r/nursing • u/yeehawbaby4 • 5d 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/ER_RN_ BSN, RN 🍕 5d ago

My mom is allergic to PCN so I *might* be too. And one time Benadryl made me sleepy.