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Re: Accidently took too much Metformin
From: Dona (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 21 Apr 2001 21:10:59 -0500 (CDT)
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aair/anaphylaxis.htm#SEC4
please go to this site about epinephrine and allergic reaction it is
better than I can explain. Epinephrine is basically Adrenaline. It is
what they use in Bee sting Kits along with Benedryl. It stops
Anaphylctic allergies (Life threatening).
Since the hives are not going away I would try to see a doctor right
now.Dont wait.
Dona
>Thanks for the prompt response. I have never had a reaction like this
>to anything. As long as I am on the benedryl, the hives go away, but
>when the medication wears off, they come back. Should I be concerned
>about that? What is epinephrine? Should you get a shot of it when the
>hives keep coming back after benedryl wears off? Any advice is helpful.
>Thanks.
>
> At Sat, 21 Apr 2001, Dona wrote:
>>
>>HI, be very careful with medication allergies and don't take it till you
>>speak to your doctor.If the hives don't go away in a few hours I would
>>go to an emergency room you may need a shot of epinephrine as well as
>>the benedryl. The reason why I am telling you this is because I have
>>almost died twice from allergic reactions the first was to a medication
>>called Compazine and the second time was due to a Latex allergy.
>>Allergic reactions can become deadly so please do be careful and if you
>>feel like you are having asthma type symptoms or feel as though your
>>having difficulty breathing as well as hives please go to the emergency
>>room ASAP.
>>Hope all is well with you,Dona
>>
>>>At Sat, 21 Apr 2001, Amy wrote:
>>>I accidently took 2 pills yesterday morning at 850mg each. I had severe
>>>diahrea later on in the day, but otherwise felt pretty good. I woke up
>>>this morning with hives all over my body. Could this be a reaction to
>>>the medication? I have not taken any more Met until I am sure it will be
>>>safe. The hives just itch like crazy but Benedryl has worked on keeping
>>>them at bay. No other symptoms have been noted. I didn't go to my
>>>doctor as he is not in his office on the weekends and felt the hives
>>>were controllable. Is it ok to continue with the Benedryl until it runs
>>>its course ?
>>>
>>>--
>>>Amy
>>>
>--
>Amy
>
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