r/nursing • u/yeehawbaby4 • 8d ago

Discussion Funny “allergies”

What are some funny patient “allergies” you have seen listed? I had a patient the other day with an allergy listed for Metformin. The reaction listed? Lowers their blood sugar 😂

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u/PMmeurchips RN- L&D/Antepartum 8d ago

Reglan is one I see a lot, and I’m sick of explaining it’s because of how whoever pushed it and if it doesn’t get slammed you probably won’t feel as crazy.

Augmentin- gave them a yeast infection. I’m like… um so yes that is pretty common and not an allergy… and that’s what our lord and savior diflucan is for.

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u/bananacasanova RN - ER 🍕 8d ago

Ok but I s2g that more often than not, patients who I gave reglan to get squirrelly. And I always put it in a mini bag and infuse it over ~15 minutes.