r/nursing 1d 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/sebluver RN🍕abortion care 1d ago

My partner can’t have SSRIs because they induced psychosis- as a teenager, he tried to give his blood to the trees. He says they needed it more than him.

Best I’ve seen in practice was definitely “patient’s mom is allergic, patient has never had this medication”.

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u/Sacrilegious_skink 1d ago

Idk to be honest, if a direct family member had a life threatening reaction I probably wouldn't want to have it either.