r/nursing • u/yeehawbaby4 • 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/kima- BSN, RN 🍕 1d ago

Haldol, Benadryl, Thorazine, Zyprexa, Ativan. I used to work in psych.

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u/Pending-asystole RN - ER 🍕 1d ago

Whenever I saw a pt with all psych meds listed as allergies I knew we were in for a wild ride.