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Expired medication can have many, potentially lethal, issues. Many medications degrade from exposure to light, which can cause changes in the structure of the ingredients - changing the effects.
Temperature, humidity, and prolonged air exposure can also change a medications properties.
Because of how common these factors are, medication manufacturers create expiration dates that estimate when a drug can no longer reliably be assumed to have the same effects as intended.
You should discard any expired medications at your local pharmacy.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoNo. It may not work the way it is supposed to. You should not use anything that is past its' expiration date; medicine or food.
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Can you take expired St John?
Taking expired herbs is not recommended.
How long is cefuroxime axetil effective after expiration date?
It is highly recommended by all physicians to dispose of all expired medication. Unless you were instructed pther wise by a professional or personal physician then you should by no means continue taking any medication after it has expired.
Can you take expired St John's Wort?
Taking expired herbs is not recommended.
Is a safe to take 4 years old expired Ibuprofen 800Mg?
Expired medicines should ALWAYS be thrown out. They are relatively inexpensive to replace and not worth the risk of taking an expired medication.
You have been taking expired acyclovir and amoxicillin - experiencing difficulty breathing?
It probably has nothing to do with the drugs being expired. You may be allergic to one or the other of these drugs which is why you could experience difficulty breathing. It is best to stop taking expired medication.
Is it dangerous to take expired percodan?
Generally taking expired medicine of any kind is not recommended. Is it likely to be dangerous, no, theres a chance the potency has decreased, but it should not be dangerous.
Is it safe to take expired furosemide?
You are most likely not going to get sick from taking expired medication ... BUT ... you are not getting the full intended dose of the medication if the date has expired. Medications lose their potency over time and therefore lose their effectiveness in curing the ailment.
How long can it take for expired drugs to have side effects?
If you are taking a medication for a serious illness or disease that could be life threatening then I would suggest getting a refill on the medication. An expiration date is required by law in the United States that began in 1979. It specifies only the date that the manufacturer guarentees full potency. Studies have shown that expired drugs may lose some of their potency over time from as little as 5% orless to 50%. These studies have also shown that even after 10 being expired they still had a great deal of potency. A good example of this is when I had had a headache and took the Tylenol in my medicine cabinet not knowing that it was been "expired" for about 2 years. I took the recommended dosage and within 30 mins of taking it my pain had already begun to subside. Besides Tylenol the only other medication I had taken that had supposedly expired was a narcotic pain medication that I had taken after having my wisdom teeth pulled and it also showed signs of relief. However I would not try taking a medication for a serious health issue where you have to take the medication and get the full potency otherwise it could be detremental to your health. I would advise that you speak with your doctor or pharmacist and see what they can tell you.
What would happen if you take topamax after it expired?
Nothing, I have been taking Topamax that is is 6 months expired. Nothing happens. I would like to know if it become less effective. But I have not been able to get this answer from anybody. The medication seems to be working just fine for my seizures. When I stopped taking my medication about 10 months ago, I had a series of grand mal seizures. But for me no medication has been able to stop my seizures. I have had them for about 8 years now.
Will metronidazole that is expired hurt you or will it work?
It is not recommended to take any medication past the expiration date that is printed on it. The Metronidazole will have a date on it. After that date, it could be dangerous to take the medication and it probably won't work to help the person at all.
Is expired medication okay for dogs?
No! You shouldn't give expired meds to your dog!
Can you use commit lozenges after they expire?
It is generally not recommended to use expired commit lozenges. The effectiveness and safety of the medication may be compromised after the expiration date. It is best to check with a healthcare professional or the manufacturer for guidance on using expired lozenges.
