Discussions tagged “allergic reactions”

I recently had a dental procedure where the dentist used Xylocain-Epineph 1.5%1:200k Inj 30ml as a local anesthetic. I've had local anesthesia before with no issues, but this time I started feeling extremely dizzy and my face became swollen. I had to rush to the hospital, and the doctors told me I might have had an allergic reaction. After researching the medication, I found that it does have some serious side effects. Has anyone else experienced anything similar? Was it a reaction to the lidocaine, the epinephrine, or both? Should I avoid this medication in the future, and if so, what alternatives should I ask for?

I've been taking Thera-Tabs Tablets for a few months now, and I've heard some scary stories about severe allergic reactions from them, despite them being just multivitamins. I do not know if these reports are fake or not. I literally got them prescribed by my doctor. Do you think they are safe or am I worrying too much? I really want to know what you all think about these, because I do not want to end up in the ER.

I'm scheduled for surgery soon and my doctor mentioned they'll be using Isosulfan Blue to help identify lymph nodes. I've read about the potential side effects, especially the allergic reactions. Has anyone here had experience with this dye? I'm curious to know how common or rare these reactions are and what the experience was like. Also, how long did the blue-green skin color change last? I'm a bit anxious about it. Any insights or advice would be greatly appreciated!

I had to get a Sodium Chloride 0.9% Injection yesterday at the hospital due to severe dehydration, and I'm a bit concerned about potential side effects. I understand that allergic reactions can be severe and even life-threatening. I've seen several lists of symptoms, but I'm wondering, how common is it to have a severe allergic reaction?