Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I read a story about someone badly reacted to nuts and used 2epipens but managed to die from the reaction and as a epipen carrier could this happen?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: Even with using epinephrine people can die from an allergic reaction. Usually epinephrine works
Answered 2/10/2019
219 views
Some basics: A serious allergic reaction or "Anaphylaxis" is a full body reaction to whatever the offending agent is. An epipen is a way to buy some time & push back on the process, but it may only help for 15 min or so before the triggering agent resumes the process. The affected person should seek immediate care so rescue meds can be continued. Death can still occur even when the best treatment is given.
Answered 2/22/2019
218 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Am I in danger of a deadly allergic reaction if I forget to take my epipen (epinephrine) with me?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What to do about an allergic reaction without an epipen (epinephrine) at hand?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How to treat anaphylactic shock if I'm on propranolol for WPW? Was warned I couldn't use Epipen (epinephrine) but concerned if I have reaction
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My 8 yr old son has an epipen. What will happen if he takes an epipen when not having a anaphylaxis reaction? What would be my course of action?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
In the event of a hives-only, but still troubling, allergic reaction, what can someone allergic to Benadryl (diphenhydramine) take? Don't wanna use an epipen for hives.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Why can people who have a serious allergic reaction still die after using there epipens?
I have a severe allergy to peanuts and tree nuts. I'm currently in Peru, lost epi pen & having a moderate reactn. No immediate ER. Will Benadryl (diphenhydramine) help?
How do I know if my reaction is serious enough for an epipen (epinephrine)?
Would an epinephrine inhaler work for an allergic reaction if an epipen is not handy?
Nurse-line said to schedule w/ doc about my reaction to eating shrimp & see if epipen needed. What should I expect @ meeting? How is this test done?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
