Epinephrine and Burning: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 1, 2022

Epinephrine for Asthma, acute "I used to use the old Primatene Mist before they took it off the market, much to my chagrin. I was happy to see the new one was on there, but at twice the price. The new one gives me paradoxical bronchospasms and shoots my heart rate up, gives me stomach pain. I'm trying to cut down on the usage of it because my albuterol is not working too well, and I have restless leg syndrome, and I'm pre-diabetic, and albuterol can cause hypoglycemia and restless leg syndrome. If I use too much Primatene Mist, I get restless leg, tachycardia, nervousness, tremors. The long-acting broncho agonists that they prescribe, LABAs, have serious side effects: tachycardia, very strong tremors, stomach pain, they don't always work. I have to be very careful with them right now, and my skin is so thin, dry, itchy, and burning, and I am also allergic to everything. I have contact dermatitis. I truly believe that these medications are wrecking my life-how can I breathe?"

• Anonymous
• November 17, 2011

For Allergic Reactions "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."

• tig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2022

Epinephrine for Asthma, acute "Used this for two months with good results. Then my chest started burning after using, then started to get intense stomach pain, even after gargling. Sorry I wasted my money on a third. Will be giving to my husband for his allergy attacks and intermittent shortness of breath. He has a cast-iron stomach."

• Lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2020

Epinephrine for Asthma, acute "I have run out of albuterol, I thought I'd give this a go. Big mistake. Not only did it not help, but it caused an awful burning sensation in my airways. I will never use this again."

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

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