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A member asked:
Does a class 3 allergy require an epi pen? my daughter just got diagnosed with a class 3 peanut allergy.
12 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Absolutly: peanut allergy is one of the commonest cause of anaphylaxis and the epipen (epinephrine) can be a lifew saver
Answered 9/13/2016
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Need epipen (epinephrine): Numbers do not always correlate well with severity of eventual reaction, so I wouldn't say she's safe because it's only a level 3. For something like possible peanut allergy, I'd discuss/consult with an allergist because this situation could be life or death
Answered 5/4/2017
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Your doctor should: advise about this need. If it is determined that she needs to carry epinephrine , there are generic versions available from WalMart and most pharmacies can get them, you just may need to ask the pharmacist to order.
Answered 8/19/2017
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