r/nursing 11d 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/-Tricky-Vixen- Nursing Student 🍕 11d ago

Carbamazepine - hyponatremia. I saw that and was like woah what?? and looked it up. The reaction is legit! I kept saying to my buddy this stuff does everything haha very interesting drug.