sulfite allergy question... - Allergies Message Board

carltongal · 10-26-2005, 11:11 AM

Hi,
I am allergic to sulfites, and sulfa drugs, and possible nitrates, (had allergic reaction to a hot dog) I have an epiepn for the sulfite allergy, and i noticed today that one of the non medical ingredients on the epipen is metabisulfite! does anyone know if metabisulfite and sulfites are the same?
thanks for the help iin advance
Carletongal

flintrock · 10-28-2005, 09:13 PM

I am also allergic to sulfites..and sulfa drugs....I can't eat salads that have sulfites to keep fresh. I have to wash all pre-made salads.....salad bars are a no-no....be sure and tell your eye doctor that you are allergic to sulfa drugs....they use those drugs often

carltongal · 10-28-2005, 10:10 PM

thanks for the advice!
ya also did check and my epipen DOES have sulfites in it aswell, but doesnt seem to be anyother option out there, but they think the epienphrine will work before the sulfites used to preserve the epinehprine do, I'm of course really hoping I never need my epiepn for a sulfites allergic reaction and have to find out if the epinepherine works first

Carletongal