EpiPen - overkill or smart move?

[Big_Tony_NJ]

Wondering if it's excessive to grab an EpiPen, just in case of a bad anaphylactic reaction. I saw a video where someone mentioned they had a reaction trying a compound for the first time. What's everyone's take? Is it too much, or just being prepared?

 

[SaladJourney]

A lot of people have thought of doing this. Some actually follow through.

 

[Stevie_1988]

I got some generic auto-injectors. They were pretty cheap with insurance. Can't be too safe, just do what you feel is right. Honestly, it's a good idea to have them around for any kind of reaction, not just for peptides - think meds, food, all kinds of stuff.

 

[Big_Tony_NJ]

True that [@Stevie_1988], only get one shot at this life, gotta protect it! Cheers!

 

[Big_Tony_NJ]

Fortune favors the prepared mind!

 

[Med-Happy]

I have noticed that most reported reactions are with IM, not subQ injections.

 

[FiberTracker]

There is good convo with anecdotal evidence and resources about epi pens in this thread: another forum

 

[Sweat_Girl864]

So, first time doing an injection other than Reta, and wow, it stung! I did 14 units of a compound, and after a few seconds, there was blood and a little red circle around where I injected. Now there's a small lump. I took something for allergies, but I think I'm just having a reaction at the injection site? No other symptoms. Should I add more bac water to the vial?

 

[Dana43]

There's also a nasal spray version of an epipen, Neffy. Might be worth looking into. Could be under $200, which is decent peace of mind if you're experimenting with different things.

 

[BurnStrong]

I've been debating it. Especially after I had allodynia, and also when I had swelling in my mouth from something unrelated to peptides - super scary. But I keep going back and forth on when I'd use it, where to keep it, etc. I take antihistamines daily, and when I had that reaction I took extra and it calmed down in like half an hour. Been thinking about getting some training on how to use one, then getting one.

 

[Med-Happy]

For those finishing up a cutting phase using Retatrutide - I would suggest to really watch your glucose levels. I've seen where some have had to adjust their doses of hydrochlorothiazide. Better safe than sorry!

 

[FiberTracker]

Good point about being cautious with other meds while on GLP-1s [@Med-Happy]. There's potential for interactions. Best to get checked out.

 

[BurnStrong]

So, first time doing an injection other than Reta, and wow, it stung! I did 14 units of a compound, and after a few seconds, there was blood and a little red circle around where I injected. Now there's a small lump. I took something for allergies, but I think I'm just having a reaction at the injection site? No other symptoms. Should I add more bac water to the vial?

That sounds like a typical injection site reaction. I get them sometimes. Ice it, maybe some benadryl cream. If it gets worse, see a doc, but it'll probably go away on its own.

 

[Big_Tony_NJ]

Cheers for the heads up re: possible injection site issues [@BurnStrong]. Always good to know what to look out for!