EpiPen User Reviews & Ratings

• Ms6...
• July 26, 2011

For Allergic Reactions "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 medication is priceless! My son is alive today because of EpiPens, and I HIGHLY endorse its use. I carry my own EpiPen for bee stings. Fortunately, I have not had to use it yet! But I am definitely prepared!"

• Lat...
• October 9, 2008

For Allergic Reactions "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."

• PAP...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 25, 2019

For Anaphylaxis "I have COPD and allergies. I was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam in 1970. I've had two experiences with anaphylaxis in the last year. Both times my wife injected me with the drug in the EpiPen. This reaction kept me breathing the first time, and the ambulance took me to the emergency room. I recovered in the ER and was released the following day. The second time was far worse. EpiPen gave me about 5 minutes where I could breathe, but my wife had to call 9-1-1, and they arrived quickly. I do not recall the transport nor the ER treatment. I was out. There were 8 doctors and nurses working on me according to my wife. I came to in intensive care, with 7 or 8 IV devices and a room full of medical personnel. My wife was asked about a DNR in the emergency room. I was in a bad way. I stayed in ICU for 2 1/2 days and was released. The doctors and the EMS techs said my wife saved my life by giving me the EpiPen injection. It gave me just enough time for medical assistance to arrive."

• Gas...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 29, 2017

For Anaphylaxis "This medication was literally a lifesaver for me. I have had severe allergies to peanuts since I was a child. I mean, where I couldn't even touch peanut M&Ms because they had peanuts inside the chocolate shells or sit in a seat at one of those places where you throw peanut shells on the floor or whatever as you eat them. I have had to use my EpiPen in that situation once (because I didn't want to seem different and I didn't think that just sitting in a seat, which I assumed had been wiped off) would affect me. I have also had to use it visiting my parents when my grandfather was alive because he loved peanuts, and I'd sit where he'd sat and had to use it again. I always carry two on me at all times."

• CCV...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 25, 2024

For Anaphylaxis "I had a cross-contamination with nuts and had to use my EpiPen while at home. I also went to the ER for monitoring. The side effects I have experienced were extreme fatigue, runny stools, and slight pressure in the chest."

• Mom...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 8, 2021

For Anaphylaxis "Thank goodness I haven't used this, but I prefer carrying this brand to the generic because it has a simple way to use it (one cap) and a practice model so I know that I, my child, and whoever is taking care of them knows how to use it properly."

• Bja...
• March 13, 2020

For Allergic Reactions "I was accidentally stuck by an EpiPen and was diagnosed with diabetes 3 weeks later. I am not an EpiPen user and was unaware that it could cause diabetes until now. This happened to me 3 years ago, please make your users aware that this can happen. In your side effects list, it states that you have not had a case reported about this happening, now you do."

• cos...
• October 27, 2014

For Allergic Reactions "Being allergic to bee stings, EpiPens have saved my life on two different occasions. Without it, I could easily have died from anaphylactic shock."

• Epi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2024

For Anaphylaxis "Felt much better, except the injection site hurt really bad and burned."

• AMM...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 13, 2023

For Anaphylaxis "An EpiPen saved my life this weekend. It gave me enough time to get to the ER and enabled me to breathe. Thank you."

• aaa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 20, 2019

For Anaphylaxis "I don't like the packaging. The shape just looks wrong in your pocket? There are better, cheaper alternatives that don't look like that in your pocket 24/7."