If you are dying enough to need to take the Epi-pen due to an allergic reaction, chances are good you probably need it until you can get to an Emergency Room anyways. However, as part of the 911 call let them know about the additional possible complication.

I have a secondary condition that makes a heart attack more likely when I use an Epi-Pen. Last January was the first time I was ever desperate enough to use the Epi-Pen. I had my family let the EMTs know about the possible complications because of my other condition. Although I didn't have a heart attack, I did have other complications from the Epi-Pen and it scared the shit out of the EMTs. The hospital ended up having to treat both conditions to stabilize me.

I have known about the risks of taking an Epi-Pen with my secondary condition for 16 years. I was terrified that entire time. However, that horribly bad allergic reaction that just kept getting worse and worse was exactly the reason I have an Epi-Pen.

I am allergic to Sulfites too and have had several epi injections in the past. Always go to the ER immediately if you have to use your Epipen. Also the risk from the active allergic reaction is greater than the risk of a potential reaction to the sulfites.

Contact the manufacturers of auto injector or ask your allergy doctor for advice.

Hello I am new to this forum please tell me which test you had for the sulfite allergy. Any advice appreciated. I am having a Sulphur allergy test once cortisone wears off in two weeks but need to know if that test will be the right one good luck and many thanks for any advice

you do need clear medical advice for this, however i agree anaphylaxis needs auto injector if you are to live.