How Long To Use Medicine Aft It Expired

Is it safe to use tolnaftate after its expired? ## Is it safe to use tolnoftate after one month of expiration date? ## I used 11 years old expired (yes, thats not a typo) spray tinactin (expired 2005, its 2016) continuously for multiple weeks without any negative things happening. Its hard to say if it was helping my athlete's foot though. ## Mine is 10 years old.. I'm using it and it seems to be working a little. ## Hello Govezy, From what I have read on the manufacturer's website it should be safe to use the expired tolnaftate but it has no guarantee of performing as intended. It seems that the expiration date is an estimate of how long the powder/cream/spray will be able to maintain optimal effectiveness. I would advise that you simply get a new one if you would like it t...

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is it safe to take tramadol aft expired ( TOM) ## Hello, Tom! How are you? Tramadol doesn't get dangerous after the expiration, according to the information I've found, but it does begin to lose effectiveness, so it won't alleviate pain as well as it did, when new. Learn more Tramadol details here. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. 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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So I have these morphine sulfate er 15mg.. I know they're generic for ms contin.. but what I was wondering, if it would be alright to take them, even though the prescription is two years old.. anyone have any insight on this? ## They don't turn dangerous past the expiration date, if that's what asking, however, they can lose effectiveness, so they will not be as potent as they were when newly prescribed. Morphine is a very potent narcotic analgesic. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and constipation. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Uh, maybe. I just took.. 8 of them and still nothing. They lose that much potentness over time? ## I take MS SR every 12 hours. Sometimes I find myself breathing slowly than I sta...

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I have a bottle of 25MG Topamax that I take 3 pills (75MG) at bedtime for extreme headaches that make my skull bulge where the pain is. I noticed that the pills expired 3/22/2011 but I no longer have medical insurance. Are they still ok to take? ## Topamax isn't a medication that gets dangerous, per se, after the expiration date. But it does start to lose effectiveness, so it will not work as well as it did, when it was new. The effectiveness will also be affected by how it was stored. For instance, if it was stored in a dark, relatively cool, dry place, then it will degrade much slower than if it was store in a brightly lit, warm, damp area. Learn more Topamax details here. I know it isn't always financially possible, or practical, but as soon as you can, the best thing you can...

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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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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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Can I take Plavix Generic "Clopivas" 75mg Blister tablets when they expired Oct. 2014? ## This medication does not become dangerous, once it has expired, but it does start to lose effectiveness, so it would be best to dispose of it and see your doctor about obtaining a new supply. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, blood thinning, easy bruising, and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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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We recently were given 6 cases of Jevity 1.5 cal. The expiration date reads 1SEP07. My husband vomited immediately after feeding through the tube in his stomach. Shouldn't Jevity still be ok to use after 5 months shelf-life? ## Can I use calcium tablets MFD: 04/2007 EXP: 03/2009 ## If you need help with drugs please ask God for healing just say out loud now Jesus I believe and I accept you in my heart please heal me and free my mind and turn me into your helper. I know this will help you. ## On the Jevity, I am sorry,. I don't know, however, since it is a product for nutrition, I would suggest it is probably NOT a good idea to use past the expiration date. Ramnarine, they don't get dangerous past the expiration, but will slowly lose some of their potency. Are there any other...

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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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My serouqel is expired, how long after expiration can I use it ## Hello, Barb! How are you? This medication doesn't get dangerous, once expired, but it will start to lose effectiveness. How far expired is it? When was it filled? ## Hi, iam taking seroquel 2014 old. is that really bad and how? ## I checked this out too. What I see is Seroquel has a shelf life of 3 years. I recently ran out and am having a tough time getting refills. This is the second time I've run into this problem over the last few months. I found an older bottle of Seroquel from 2014 in my medicine cabinet. And I'm using that with no problem. ## Seroquel due to the way it is compounded is totally ineffective after three years or when it's expiry date claims it expires it is totally ineffective ## hello...

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I didn't use my injectable vasodilator when I first got it three years ago, but I kept it in the refrigerator. Now I want to use it. Is it dangerous to use so long after the expiration date or just less effective. I'd like to try it at least, but not if there's some dangerous chemical reaction that could cause damage over time. ## Hello, Lou! How are you? Liquid forms of medications can actually go bad, with time, so it would be best not to risk it and see your doctor for a new supply, if needed. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including administration site bleeding, redness and irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is it safe to take Prednisone 20 if it expired in June of 2014? Thanks. ## I have allergy induced asthma and my 20 mg dose of prednisone expired 06-30-2014. Is it still ok to take until the holiday is over? ## My son has Asthma an he has Prednisone an it has expired can he still it

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5513 ## I am not certain what you are asking, could you please clarify? ## Can I take the medication Soma if it expired in 2007? ## I’m wondering the same thing. I found a script that expired in 2007 also. ## Yes you can, they may show signs of aging but should still be good. I did however have some Rantidine/Zantac go bad after storing an emergency night bag in my car in 150 degree Southern California summer weather ## Yes you can. It just loses its potency. ## I have 5-year-old Soma that is just as potent. What they do do is turn hard making them difficult to break in half. And some of mine are also exposed to extreme temperatures

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I have Nitrofurantoin that expired in 2015 - Can I still take them? I suffered from UTI's on a regular basis at that time and have not had it again until now. ## This medication does not become dangerous, once expired, but it can lose efficacy. Thus, I feel it should not be taken, as doing so creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Given that possibility, my opinion is that it would be best to see your doctor for a new prescription. On the contrary however, according to Harvard University’s Medical Center, “Most of what is known about drug expiration dates comes from a study conducted by the Food and Drug Administration at the request of the military. With a large and expensive stockpile of drugs, the military faced tossing out and replacing it...

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I have a few expired patches that I found in my medicine cabinet that I guess were never used. Has any1 used a patch that is expired for around a year? I think it is kinda like any other opiates that just loose its potency after expires. Please let me know ig any1 else has tried an expired patch. ## Some medications turn to poison and can kill you if they are expired. but the most of them are just going to work less or not at all. But there is no reason to chance it. And if you have a patch sitting back there for X time you must not need it and if you did you would get a new Rx/ ## No they should be safe. My former brother in law is a chemist and he said most scrips will last 10 years. Ill try them for you ## Does this include 0.1mg clonidine patches? They expired Aug 2012. I'm goin...

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Can I still administer a Vitamin B12 inj. which expired in July of 2014? ## Hello, Jeanne! How are you? Liquid formulations tend to degrade faster than others and they can also go bad, so there is a risk that using it after the expiration could be harmful. It would be best to see your doctor for a new supply, if it is still required. The only known side effects, listed by the FDA are administration site irritation and soreness. Is there anything else I can help with?

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can scopex syrup be used after the expiry date. and if not, why? ## Hello, Tarin! How are you? No, a liquid breaks down and loses efficacy very fast, so once expired, it's no longer viable as a medication. You should see your doctor for a new prescription. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Does the same apply to scopex sugar coated tablets? What is the shelf life of scopex?

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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 going to kill me if I take it after I had a tooth removed? It also expired in 07/06/2009, is it safe to take if expired? ## Hello, Diane! How are you? This medication is not safe to take, it was removed from the market several years ago due to the extreme risks it causes of cardiac dangers, as well as a large number of fatal overdoses. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. So yes, it could kill you, but it has nothing to do with the fact that it is expired, it's just the very medication itself that was found to be a danger. If you need a pain medication, it would be best to see your dentist and get something safe for you to take. Is there anything ...

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