A member asked:

Is it better to carry the dual epi pens i got together everywhere i go or split them up, like one at work and one at home? no one at er could agree when i asked last week and now im confused?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

You should have one in a handbag next to you all the time, either work, outside or at home.

Answered 6/15/2022

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Carry them both. The benefits of epinephrine can wear off in 30 minutes so if you’re longer than that from a hospital, you may need the 2nd dose.

Answered 6/16/2022

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