Is it dangerous not going to hospital after an Epipen injection????

[Maya_33]

This weekend was horrible, I had two reaction to the water, on friday it was with rain, and had to give me 2 shoots of Epipen, and than I was better but shaking badly from the Epipen, and yesturday just by sweat I did a reaction and again the Epipen but just once, and I didnt even went to the hospital after, his that dangerous if I dont go???? And his it dangerous I have to many shoots?????

[Maya_33]

Hi, thanks for the answer, the first shoot I gave me was around 7pm at night and again in the middle of the night around 3 am, that was on friday, and after one dose on saturday night, and the reaction was severe angioedema, hard time to breath and swallowing so I had to do it, my lips were blue....but was dose his recommended???? I have the right dose for an adult but how many times??? And yes sweating will get me into a reaction, and its worse since friday, and Im taking 2 kinds of antihistaminics and now have to try Penactyl :S I will try that tonight I hope that will help...

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, Epipen contains epinephrine. Make sure that dosage you are taking is right one. It should only be used in case of life threatening allergic reaction. Epipen is known to be associated with shaking esp. when the larger doses are taken. You should not take more than recommended dose; otherwise you may land up in complication. This is due to stimulation of the muscles. Hence, epipen should be better used under doctor's observation.

If you are allergic to water following measures will help you-
- Stay away from water as long as possible.
- Avoid going in rain outside.
- Keep yourself cool during summer as even sweating will cause reaction.
- Try boiling water before bath and as well can try hot water bath. Avoid showers.
- Dry yourself immediately as soon you finish your bath.  
- Mild reaction can be managed by anti histaminics.

I hope this will help you. Take care and regards.