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Epipen

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Drug Class

Rhythm control drug

Generic Drug

Epinephrine

Side Effects

Common

Feeling anxious
Headache
Nervousness
Dizziness
Tremor
Loss of strength
Heart palpitations
Pale skin
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Breathing difficulty
Angina

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Food allergy
Condition
Infected insect bite
Condition
Hives (urticaria)
Allergy
Allergic reaction to insect bite
Condition
Angioedema
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A 23-year old male 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?

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A 43-year old asked:

What happens after using an epipen (epinephrine)?

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A 41-year old asked:

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

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A 45-year old asked:

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

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A 34-year old asked:

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

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A 44-year old asked:

What alternatives are there to an epipen (epinephrine)?

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A 47-year old 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?

2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

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

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A 48-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 23-year old male asked:

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

2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old female asked about a male:

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

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 37-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 29-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

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 asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

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?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

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?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

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?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

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

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

Does epipen (epinephrine) work for cat allergies?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

How does an epipen (epinephrine) help with allergies?

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A 45-year old asked:

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

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A 21-year old asked:

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

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