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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using EpiPen Auto-Injector (epinephrine injection)?

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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using EpiPen Auto-Injector (epinephrine injection)?

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If you have certain conditions, you may not be able to use epinephrine, or you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use the medication. Before using epinephrine, tell your doctor if you have: • heart disease or high blood pressure; • a heart rhythm disorder; • coronary artery disease; • Parkinson’s disease; • diabetes; or • a thyroid disorder. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether epinephrine is harmful to an unborn baby. If possible before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Before an emergency occurs, talk to your doctor about using epinephrine injection if you are breast-feeding a baby.