Is It Safe To Take Expired Med

Is metronidazole pills safe to take after 5 years old? Coco just need to know... ## Hello, Coco! How are you? They do not become dangerous, once expired, but it does lose effectiveness over time, so after 5 years, they are most likely not worth taking. Taking them could also create the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. The FDA classifies this medication as an antibiotic and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Is it safe to take omeprazole tablets 2 year out of date ## Is it safe to take Prilosec that expired eight months ago? ## Hi i have metronizadole tablets that is 2 months expired...is it safe to take until i can get to the doctor ## Hi, Just wa...

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last year i broke out in hives so the dr. proscribed hydroxyzine hcl 25 mg. . I broke out in hives again wanted to take the pills but they expired in march 2012 is it bad if i take them . ## Hi Peggy, According to Harvard Medical School family health article, except in rare cases (i.e. tetracycline), there is little chance of danger due to taking medications even up to 15 years beyond their expiration date. This conclusion was based upon a study conducted at the request of the US military due to stockpiles of expensive drugs they could otherwise need to replace every few years. The conclusion was that 90% of those drugs remained effective 10 - 15 years after the expiration date. But the question is whether the drug you have kept happens to be one of these drugs from the study... (I have...

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The bottle says expiration 2012 but my Dr appointment isn't until January 16th can I still take this for a vaginal discharge ## Hello, Dom! How are you? Medications tend to lose efficacy, once expired, so it may not work as well as it did, when it was new. As to the discharge, it depends what is causing it. This is classified by the FDA as an antibiotic, so it is not appropriate for all vaginal infections. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, stomach burning and cough. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have a bottle of metronidazole that expired June 2016. Is it still safe to take today for bacterial vaginosis today August 2016. ## I have an expired prescription of Flagyl (2014)...It was stored in my plastic container away...

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I have a cream (metronidazole) that expired on 04/2015. Can i still use it? I have a bacterial infection but insurance does not cover this med. ## It will not become dangerous, once expired, since it is a topical medication, but it may have broken down, so it could be discolored, may have a funny odor, and will likely not work as well as it did, when new. Thus, it would be best to dispose of it and see your doctor about what else you can use to eradicate the infection. The FDA lists the side effects of such topical creams as possibly including redness, dryness, and irritation. What type of infection do you have? ## Is it ok to take metronidazole after expired date I have gastric problems ## I have metronidazole pills but the medicine expired last month on the 9th. Is it ok if I still ta...

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## I was prescribed a bottle of carvedilol 12.5 and it has expired as of 1 month ago. I would like to know if it is safe to take? ## This medication is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, hypotension, and increased urination. It does not become dangerous, once expired, but it may lose efficacy and not work as well as it did, when new. It would be best to dispose of it and see your doctor for a new prescription. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can I use beyond expiration date? ## There's actually a lot of conflicting information around the topic of expired medication, but according to a Harvard Medical School family health article, except in rare cases (i.e. tetracycline), there is little chance of danger due to taking medications even up to 15 years beyond their expiration date. This conclusion was based upon a study conducted at the request of the US military due to stockpiles of expensive drugs they could otherwise need to replace every few years. The conclusion was that 90% of those drugs remained effective 10 - 15 years after the expiration date. I don't know whether or not the drug you have happens to be one of these drugs from the study... (I have not seen the list of drugs used in this study). But I'd imag...

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I have a chronic back pain, and have many Rx from 2005. Could I still use them? How old is too old? ## As with anything, whether it be drugs, food or drink, you should not take them if they are out of date. The date is on the packet for your safety, and you could experience more adverse effects from taking out of date medication. Also most medications can begin to loose their effectiveness at any time passed the expiration date (it would be difficult to pinpoint exactly when it starts degrading), so it would be best in your case to just request a new prescription given the length of time it has been out of date. However, if you'd really like to be certain about the pills degradation, you would have to take them to a lab and have them analyzed for quality. I don't know how to go ...

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Is it safe and effective to take 2 year expired Celexa 20 mg? ## Hello, Colleen! How are you? This medication doesn't get dangerous, once expired, but it does degrade over time and lose effectiveness. It would be best to dispose of them and see your doctor for a new prescription. This medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, headache and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi, why not call your pharmacist? I know Walgreens is always more than happy to answer questions for me. Take care. ## Hi, why not call your pharmacist? I know most drugstores are always more than happy to answer questions for me. Take care. ## What is celexa used for.it has been a while since I took it.need some thing for yeast infection.

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Is it safe and effective to take Celexa 20 if it ha been expired for 2 years? ## Hello, Colleeb! How are you? This medication degrades over time and thus loses effectiveness. It would be best to simply dispose of what you have left and see your doctor for a new prescription. This is an SSRI antidepressant and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, weight changes and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Most all drugs are still quite effective even after 5 years. This to say maybe if the drugs were in airtight containers and a dry environment.

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My voltaren gel expired 7/13. Is it still safe to use? ## Hello, Phyllis! How are you? It doesn't get dangerous after it expires, but it will likely no longer be effective. Liquids, gels, creams and ointments tend to degrade much faster than solid forms of medications. It would actually be best to just dispose of it and see your doctor for a new prescription. Voltaren gel is a topical NSAID that's used to treat pain and swelling. Side effects to topical use are usually limited to skin reddening and irritation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have Voltaren 75 mg pills that are several years old. Are they still safe to take ## Hi i'm beauty. My gel expired on 04/17 and i was still using it without knowing about it. Could you tell me if i can still use itbecause i ...

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Is it okay to take it if it's been expired since 2011. I also take Celexa and buspar but I'm still having bad anxiety and I have some hydroxyzine from 2011 and I was wondering if it is safe to take it? Please any help would be great. ## Hello, Duckie! How are you? I'm sorry about the way you're feeling. This medication doesn't become dangerous, once expired, but it does start to lose effectiveness, so it may not work as well as it did, when new. It would be best to dispose of it and see your doctor to obtain a new supply, if needed. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Hydroxyzine as possibly including dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and sedation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have some naproxen pills from a surgery a couple years back, and I have a symptom that needs an anti-inflammatory. Is it safe to take the outdated naproxen? ## There's actually a lot of conflicting information around the topic of expired medication, but according to a Harvard Medical School family health article, except in rare cases (i.e. tetracycline), there is little chance of danger due to taking medications even up to 15 years beyond their expiration date. This conclusion was based upon a study conducted at the request of the US military due to stockpiles of expensive drugs they could otherwise need to replace every few years. The conclusion was that 90% of those drugs remained effective 10 - 15 years after the expiration date. But the question is whether or not the drug you ...

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I have 15 mg Daytrana patches that expired July 2015. Are they still safe to use? My reason for this, Daytrana is in shortage supply wise throughout the US due to a recall in 2014. Recently I tried acquiring the 20mg patches and was told by my pharmacy they may get them by end of 2015. However, Dr gave me script for 10mg that I will get on this Monday to use two together to make 20mg. Until then, is it safe to use the 15mg in a pinch for I only have one 20mg patch left. ## Hello, Kristine! How are you? They don't become dangerous, once expired, but they can start to lose effectiveness, so they may not work as well as they did, when new. It would be best to dispose of them and obtain a new supply. The FDA lists the typical side feet of this medication as possibly including headache, ...

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I Have Severe Ulcer Pain And have Taken Hyoscyamine Sublingual Tabs With Good Results. I have meds But The Prescription Is Expired From 2007. Is It Safe To Take Now? ## According to Harvard Medical School family health article, except in rare cases (i.e. tetracycline), there is little chance of danger due to taking medications even up to 15 years beyond their expiration date. This conclusion was based upon a study conducted at the request of the US military due to stockpiles of expensive drugs they could otherwise need to replace every few years. The conclusion was that 90% of those drugs remained effective 10 - 15 years after the expiration date. Source: health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/update1103a.shtml But the question is whether the drug you have kept happens to be one of these drugs ...

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How safe is it to use Tribedoce injection after the expiration date? This injection is Complejo B and Diclofenaco solution. Need to know if recommended to use after expiration date ## No, it is not recommended. Liquids, in any form, tend to go bad faster than solid formulations, and they can actually go fully rancid, which may actually make you ill, and could cause an infection if used past the expiration. If you still require this medication, it would be best to see your doctor, and obtain a fresh supply. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Diclofenac injections as possibly including administration site irritation, redness, soreness, bruising, and increased risk of bleeding. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I’m seeing some really stupid posts lately. If it’s...

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Can I use clindamycin cream 4 months after it expired? What will happen of I use this expired medicinep ## There's actually a lot of conflicting information around the topic of expired medication, but according to a Harvard Medical School family health article, except in rare cases (i.e. tetracycline), there is little chance of danger due to taking medications even up to 15 years beyond their expiration date. This conclusion was based upon a study conducted at the request of the US military due to stockpiles of expensive drugs they could otherwise need to replace every few years. The conclusion was that 90% of those drugs remained effective 10 - 15 years after the expiration date. But the question is whether or not the drug you have happens to be one of these drugs from the study......

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is it safe to take outdated cyclobenzaprine. If out dated is it more powerful or less powerful. ## Hi chuck, There's actually a lot of conflicting information around the topic of expired medication, but according to a Harvard Medical School family health article, except in rare cases (i.e. tetracycline), there is little chance of danger due to taking medications even up to 15 years beyond their expiration date. I don't know whether or not the drug you have happens to be one of these drugs from the study... (I have not seen the list of drugs used in this study). But I'd imagine that most types of medications would certainly be of interest upon making such claims. You can read more about it here: health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/update1103a.shtml I hope this info helps to addres...

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this is a hydroco/apap 5-500 ## I wouldn't take any chances with expired medication. You never really know if the chemical make-up of certain pills changes after the expiration date. Just like how mold grows on food, pills have an expiration date for a good reason.

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I was given these meds back in November after having surgery on my left ring finger and was wondering if it was safe for me to take them now? The expiration date is 11/1/16 so they aren't expired but is it safe to take them? I was told by a friend who was perscribed these same meds (lower dosage) that after a few days/weeks they become toxic. I just would like to know if it is in fact true? ## Hello, Larissa! How are you? No, they do not become toxic, even after they expire, once past the actual expiration date, they can just start to lose potency. Since yours aren't even expired, there is nothing wrong with them, at all. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, ...

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Had not taken BP tablet for a while, then had a test that showed the pressure was high, finds the med. I take has expired but still has a lot, should I just discard them or can it still be safe to use? ## Hello, Bingbing1956! How are you? Medications start to lose effectiveness over time, so it's not going to work as well, since it's been expired for 2 years. Beyond that, you need to see your doctor, get on a good, non-expired medication and stick with it. There is no cure for high blood pressure, it has to be continually controlled and you can't just take a medication until it's at normal levels and then stop, because it will go up, again. The medications also take time to reach their full level of efficacy in the body, so they aren't something you can just take as ...

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