Cyclobenzaprine 10mg Expiration

my expiration date for cyclobenzapr 10mg is 3/26/11 can I still take it. ## Hi Henry, Based on my research, the expired medication may still be safe to use but has most likely lost its potency and can no longer be nearly as effective. There are in fact, some medications that can become dangerous after they expire. That being said, it's best to not take any medication after its expiration date. If you desperately need to take the medication, I would seek the advice of a pharmacist. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Cyclobenzaprine Details I hope this helps! ## Is cyclobenzaprine safe to take after 10 mo expiration

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M on front, 751 on back, round peachy-orange color ## Yes, this is a 10mg Cyclobenzaprine tablet, the active ingredient in Flexeril, this is a muscle relaxant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dizziness. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## But are they the same strength? ## I understand they are bot muscle relaxants, but are they the same strength? ## Can I take cyclobenzaprine that is from 8/2013 expiration? I have pain in my lower right thigh...seems like a muscle pain. Is it safe?

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I would like to know what the expected shelf life is for a Cyclobenzaprine 10 mg tablet that's a tan pill with M on one side? I was prescribed this medication for muscle spasms. ## According to Rising Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of Cyclobenzaprine, the expected shelf-life of the drug is 24 months (2 years). Reference: However, my understanding is if they are no longer in the original factory sealed container and have been dispensed into a pharmacy bottle, which exposes them to heat, light and moisture, then the expiration is one year from the date they were dispensed. After that time period, they begin to lose effectiveness. NOTE: For maximizing the shelf-life, the product description depicted on Rising Pharmaceuticals website as well as on DailyMed suggest that the recommended...

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Prescribed in 2008, how long is this medicine safe to take? ## The tablet with this marking contains 10mgs of Cyclobenzaprine, the active ingredient in Flexeril, which is a muscle relaxant. This medication doesn't get dangerous, after the expiration date, but it does lose effectiveness over time, so it will not work as well as it did, when it was new. If you have need of such a medication, you should see your doctor for a new prescription. Is there anything else I can help with?

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