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?

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A 43-year-old member asked:

What happens after using an epipen (epinephrine)?

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A 41-year-old member asked:

Is it possible to die from an epipen (epinephrine)?

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A 45-year-old member asked:

At what point should I use my epipen (epinephrine)?

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A 34-year-old member asked:

What can happen once I use my epipen (epinephrine)?

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A 44-year-old member asked:

What alternatives are there to an epipen (epinephrine)?

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me more about when to use the epipen (epinephrine)?

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A 26-year-old male asked:

I have one EpiPen, (epinephrine) do I need two? Or is one enough?

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A 35-year-old member asked:

When to use my epipen, (epinephrine) how severe should the symptoms be?

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A 48-year-old member asked:

How do I know if my reaction is serious enough for an epipen (epinephrine)?

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A 23-year-old male asked:

Why can people who have a serious allergic reaction still die after using there epipens?

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A 32-year-old female asked about a male:

What happens if you use an expired epipen (epinephrine) on someone that is extremely allergic?

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Is there any way to tell if the blue safety cap of an epipen (epinephrine) has been taken off?

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A 41-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me if a child accidentally bite the top of an epipen (epinephrine) what would happen?

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A 37-year-old member asked:

Why do epipens (epinephrine) need to be administered thru the leg?

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A female asked:

Can you use 0.3mg of epinephrine by syringe instead of an epipen?

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A 29-year-old member asked:

How do I tell people I carry epipen (epinephrine) if travel alone?

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A 34-year-old member asked:

What is the active ingredient of an epipen, (epinephrine) and how does it work?

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A 17-year-old male asked:

How can I get an epipen (epinephrine) for precaution from my alllergic reactions?

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A 37-year-old member asked:

How come I should go to the emergency room after using an epipen (epinephrine) (adrenaline)?

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A 32-year-old female asked:

I am anaphylactic to vespids. I carry epipens with me. Will they help if I get stung by a centipede?

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A 32-year-old member asked:

What are reasons why i'm told to go to the emergency room after using an epipen (epinephrine) (adrenaline)?

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I been given a epipen (epinephrine) i was wonrdring why I have to go hosiptal after useing it and what would they do at the hosiptal?

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A 26-year-old female asked:

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?

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me is an epipen (epinephrine) used for injecting hgh?

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A 47-year-old member asked:

If a person accidently overdosed on humalog, would an epipen (epinephrine) help?

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Does epipen (epinephrine) work for cat allergies?

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A 41-year-old member asked:

How does an epipen (epinephrine) help with allergies?

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A 45-year-old member asked:

Does anyone get sick from epipen (epinephrine) from allergies?

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A 21-year-old member asked:

If you are allergic to bees do you need to carry an epipen (epinephrine)?

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