Epinephrine for Allergic Reactions User Reviews
Brand names: EpiPen, Adrenalin, Primatene Mist, Auvi-Q, EpiPen 2-Pak, EpiPen JR 2-Pak, EpiPen Auto-Injector, Symjepi, EpiPen Jr, Adrenaclick, Adrenalin Chloride EpiPen JR Auto-Injector EPIsnap …show all brand names
Epinephrine has an average rating of 9.4 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews for the treatment of Allergic Reactions. 80% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.
- Bjano
- March 13, 2020
EpiPen (epinephrine) "I was accidentally stuck by an Epipen and was diagnosed with Diabetes 3 weeks later. l am not a EpiPen user and was unaware that it could cause diabetes until now. This happen to me 3 years ago please make your users aware that this can happen. In your side affects list it states that you have not had a case reported about this happening now you do."
- Latex...
- October 9, 2008
EpiPen (epinephrine) "I carry 2 EpiPens with me at all times, they have saved me more than once. When an anaphylactic reaction strikes I reach for my epipen, inject and within minutes I'm feeling better. I carry 2 in case the first dose is not enough, that has only happened once and the second dose did the trick. Thankful to still be alive. I follow up with benadryl to stop itching hives."
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- Anonymous
- November 17, 2011
"I had a severe allergic reaction to something and was in the ambulance when I was given epinephrine intravenously after Benadryl failed to slow the reaction. The epinephrine hurt as it entered my blood stream; I could trace a burning pins and needles sensation as it traveled up my arm, across my back, and into my head. Then it hit - sudden terrible throbbing headache, my limbs going numb, absolute instant vomiting and involuntary bowel movement. I said "I'm going to die," since it felt like my body was shutting down. My heart rate jumped but my blood pressure dropped like a rock - from 145/95 to 85/50 within thirty seconds. It took several minutes for the pain to subside and the numbness to fade. Did it help? Yes, but I don't think I'll use it again."
- Ron
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 18, 2019
Symjepi (epinephrine) "We have Symjepi on hand for our grandson. Have had reliability issues with the auto ones, and their price and lack of availability."
- cosme...
- October 27, 2014
EpiPen (epinephrine) "Being allergic to bee stings, EpiPens have saved my life on two different occasions. Without it, I could easily have died from anaphylactic shock."
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EpiPen (epinephrine) "My son was born with multiple life-threatening allergies (1989). EpiPen saved his life numerous times as a child. The good Lord healed these allergies when he was 7 and subsequently didn't need an EpiPen. However, in college, three new allergies surfaced; freshwater fish, seafood, and Latex. At present, an EpiPen is part of his normal everyday attire. He is a Chef and clips it to his trousers for immediate use. He has had to self-inject a number of times. This easy-to-use, life-saving medicater is priceless! My son is alive today because of EpiPens and I HIGHLY endorse it's use. I carry my own EpiPen for bee stings. Fortunately, have not had to use yet! But, I am definitely prepared!"