Nart Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 My son has a peanut/ tree nut allergy and had a doctors appt. yesterday. Instead if getting a refill with the Epi-pen, the dr. showed us the Auvi-Q. The active ingredient epinephrine is the same and so is the dose. It is made by a different company. I really like it because it is rectangular around the size of a deck of playing cards so it fits in my purse in the cell phone compartment. It also talks. I tried out the trainer and it tells you what to do. It says out loud pull off red cap, place black end against outer thigh for five seconds,then press firmly and hold in place for five seconds then counts 5, 4, 3,2,1 out loud. The real injector talks too. Anyone else seen it or has had to use it? ETA- I forgot to attach a link to a YouTube video showing a demonstration http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=DOgDd4rPXyI&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DDOgDd4rPXyI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart_Mom Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 We've always had epi-pens here. This new type sounds interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Sounds neat! I like that it talks the instructions so people not trained can administer it. We see our allergist in about 3 months. I'll have to ask about it. We are okay with the epi-pens and ds10 likes his carrier, but I really like the idea of the instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewaka Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 That sounds awesome! I'm allergic to wasps and pretty sure that should I get stung, I will be in danger of hyperventilating from the pain requiring someone else to dose me. Also, sounds like this would take less space. It would be nice to have the option of a small purse but many I like are too small to hold two epi-pens. Thanks for posting this. I'll have to ask my doctor about it. So glad my scrip is up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thanks! My dh has an epi-pen and, although we've always taught the kids how to do it, I worry that we don't review often enough or that they'd forget in an emergency. This would be wonderful! Is it much more expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesmere Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks for posting! I saw a link for a coupon on the Auvi Q website. Not sure if we'll try it. We have a hard enough time getting Epi-pens through our insurance and this drug is not covered at all. It looks like a good option, though. That sounds awesome! I'm allergic to wasps and pretty sure that should I get stung, I will be in danger of hyperventilating from the pain requiring someone else to dose me. Also, sounds like this would take less space. It would be nice to have the option of a small purse but many I like are too small to hold two epi-pens. Thanks for posting this. I'll have to ask my doctor about it. So glad my scrip is up! I have food allergies, and I also would likely require someone else to inject. (I did, actually.) IMO, anyone at risk for anaphylaxis should try to have someone with them who knows how to treat an emergency, when in a high-risk situation. I had no idea how incapacitated I would be until it actually happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 We saw those at our doctor's office. The nurse thought it was perfect because of the smaller size and thought it would be better for my dd12 be able to use - she's had to use one (or had one used) 8 times in the last year. She said it was creepy and would rather have one that didn't talk. I hope they help some people, but it wouldn't work for my dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nart Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks! My dh has an epi-pen and, although we've always taught the kids how to do it, I worry that we don't review often enough or that they'd forget in an emergency. This would be wonderful! Is it much more expensive? The allergist gave me a coupon that the copay for someone WITH insurance would be no more than 25 dollars. I ended up paying 25 dollars for two units and one trainer (they all come in one sealed box). I think that is around the same price as I paid for a two pack of Epi-Pen. I think the coupon said that if you don't have insurance you would get 60 dollars off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 My brother just got a talking epi pen for my 1 year old niece with a peanut allergy. Its their first experience with one so he is hoping it will be easier for everyone (including nanny) to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesmere Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 The allergist gave me a coupon that the copay for someone WITH insurance would be no more than 25 dollars. I ended up paying 25 dollars for two units and one trainer (they all come in one sealed box). I think that is around the same price as I paid for a two pack of Epi-Pen. I think the coupon said that if you don't have insurance you would get 60 dollars off. Nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Dang!!! I had this idea YEARS ago!!!! They stole it. :) I'm really happy it's out!! We have allergist appointments next week . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 This looks interesting. I'm always glad to see more options for my allergic son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 This is brilliant. They took the AED methodology and applied it to the epinephrine injection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningmom80 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Our allergist won't prescribe it. I had the pharmacy call for a prescription and she said no. We don't have another appt until september, so hopefully by then she will be more comfortable prescribing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I will have to ask the allergist about this. DD is so severely allergic, she has to carry multi epipens which means a big purse or a backpack, never a small purse. I know she would like a smaller option. I would also feel much better with the talking thing since as a teen, she is often around people who don't necessarily know what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara H Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Interesting. Thank you for posting. I wonder if this new product will end up driving the price of epi-pens down a bit. We had a much lower co-pay on a twin pack this last time than we have in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamarie Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 A talking epipen would be nice for when someone else is taking care of my DS. They always ask--now how do I use this thing again despite the directions right on the pen. Oh well. I saw this a while back and called not really expecting much. But my coupon came in the mail a few weeks ago and I took it to the pharmacy to refill our epipens and my copay really was $0. So if you buy epipens and want to save up to $100 off your copay per epipen, call the number and get the coupon. http://www.bargainst...-carrying-case/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 This is brilliant. They took the AED methodology and applied it to the epinephrine injection. That was my first thought! Sounds like a great improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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