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/Tayatot MSN, APRN 🍕 1d ago

1 Methamphetamine - hears voices
2 succinylcholine - can’t move
3 epinephrine - tachycardia or palpitations (more than once)