Antihistimine e-juice

[jbsoum]

Hey everyone. I'm severely allergic to legumes, and the other day, I accidentally ate a peanut flavored granola bar.

I was rushed to the hospital, and they injected me with 200 mg of diphenhydramine and charged me $500. I was thinking that if I had a bottle of emergency e-juice with me that had a certain concentration of diphenhydramine, I could have avoided such a visit.

Anyone ever thought of this? Is it possible?

 

[Majestic]

My two concerns would be........ First is diphenhydramine safe to inhale. Secondly, if you can inhale it, will heat change it's chemical properties into something that is ineffective or toxic.

 

[FreakyStylie]

Same thoughts here. No need to mess with e-liquids in my opinion. How about an emergency bottle of diphenhydramine instead? I stock my first aid kit at the end of fall every year and replace the medication that will expire before the next fall. It's good to have and only takes a few minutes.

 

[Katya]

If you're severely allergic, why don't you carry an EpiPen? You really should. Didn't your doctor prescribe one?

 

[jbsoum]

My two concerns would be........ First is diphenhydramine safe to inhale. Secondly, if you can inhale it, will heat change it's chemical properties into something that is ineffective or toxic.

Yes, these are my concerns as well. I know there are some chemists lurking on the forums, so I thought I would ask.

I do have an EpiPen, but I thought an inhalable dose would be much less invasive (and cheaper) than jabbing an inch-long needle into my thigh.

I've tried having liquid and tablet forms of benadryl handy, but they don't work fast enough to combat the reaction.

 

[FreakyStylie]

I've tried having liquid and tablet forms of benadryl handy, but they don't work fast enough to combat the reaction.

Y'know . . . we're such an "intelligent" society, why haven't they come up with something quicker for severe allergy sufferers?

 

[icemanx3]

If you have the spare bottle of the antihistamine with you, take it as directed...that would be faster than vaping it

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[rob5482]

Short answer NO. It would be rendered ineffective by the heat of the atty. Diphenhydramine breaks down at aprox 140c.

One question though, are you sure all the doc gave you was diphenhydramine? If you were having a that severe a reaction he would have had to use other meds, diphenhydramine is a histamine blocker. It doesnt reverse the reaction only prevents it from going further and your body pretty much does the rest. More then likely he gave u epinephine as well as solumedrol which do reverse the reaction.

Hmm more I think about this question the more it makes me think you have different motives.

Bottom line, DON'T DO IT

 

[mrtuna]

I have severe nut allergies. After one holiday season with multiple reactions I am very careful what I eat and read labels religiously. Liquid benadryl immediately and EpiPen if it's severe works for me. The more you avoid allergens the less severe your reactions will be.

I see no reason to put medication in a PV and I am sure it's a bad idea. There are OTC inhalers with epinephren I have used in an emergency.

 

[silkakc]

I have severe nut allergies. After one holiday season with multiple reactions I am very careful what I eat and read labels religiously. Liquid benadryl immediately and EpiPen if it's severe works for me. The more you avoid allergens the less severe your reactions will be.

I see no reason to put medication in a PV and I am sure it's a bad idea. There are OTC inhalers with epinephren I have used in an emergency.

Mr,

Was the OTC inhaler Primatene Mist? Can you get them from the pharmacist still without a script? I had a wicked reaction last year after a CAT scan from the dye. Didn't involve my throat closing but I had penny-sized purple hives all over and was itching like mad! I'd like to keep an inhaler on hand if it ever happened again. Benedryl halted it but it took 30 minutes and I was scared those 30 minutes



Lori

 

[Majestic]

Mr,

Was the OTC inhaler Primatene Mist? Can you get them from the pharmacist still without a script? I had a wicked reaction last year after a CAT scan from the dye. Didn't involve my throat closing but I had penny-sized purple hives all over and was itching like mad! I'd like to keep an inhaler on hand if it ever happened again. Benedryl halted it but it took 30 minutes and I was scared those 30 minutes
Lori

In Wisconsin, Primatene Mist is available right on the shelf, no script needed. In can also be ordered on-line from numerous vendors without a script.

A side note..... The makers of Primatene did post a notice that as of December 2011 they will be discontinuing the product due to a directive from the FDA. Apparently Primatene uses chlorofluorocarbons as a propellant which the FDA fears will harm the ozone. OMG! Sounds like the FDA is again protecting the interests of large pharmacuticals.

 

[DaveP]

ER visits are way expensive vs having the rescue apparatus available at home. I have a niece who can touch peanuts and go into respiratory difficulty. You can buy a lot of home help for $500! At least you know in a few minutes whether you need to use the ER after injecting the pen.

 

[mrtuna]

ER visits are way expensive vs having the rescue apparatus available at home. I have a niece who can touch peanuts and go into respiratory difficulty. You can buy a lot of home help for $500! At least you know in a few minutes whether you need to use the ER after injecting the pen.

Me too. I can tell if the reaction is over or not. Very fast onset and I can tell in my throat how bad it is. If I have any doubt I usually skip the food. Not worth an EpiPen induced panic attack and trip to ER. I survived a bad reaction in the Philippines with OTC benadryl. Zantac, and prednisone. Good thing you can buy drugs OTC there. Zantac hits a different allergy receptor.