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Epinephrine for Allergic Reactions User Reviews

Brand names: EpiPen, Adrenalin, Primatene Mist, neffy, Auvi-Q, EpiPen Jr, Symjepi, Adrenalin Chloride, Adrenaclick EPIsnap …show all brand names

Rating: 8.4

Epinephrine has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 7 reviews for the treatment of allergic reactions. 71% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 14% reported a negative experience.

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  • Ms6...
  • July 26, 2011

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 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!"

10 / 10
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  • October 9, 2008

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."

10 / 10
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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 bloodstream; 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."

7 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Bja...
  • March 13, 2020

Epinephrine "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."

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  • Ron...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 18, 2019

Epinephrine "We have Symjepi on hand for our grandson. Have had reliability issues with the auto ones, and their price and lack of availability."

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  • cos...
  • October 27, 2014

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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  • Ano...
  • January 23, 2025

"This drug saved my life when I was having an allergic reaction and my airway was closing. If it weren't for this drug, I likely would have died."

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