Expiration Date Questions

Has anyone used expired Mucinex and had it worked?

I have Mucinex that is exactly one year expired. I know that the general rule is don’t take expired medicine, it might not work or even harm. I also know that with expiration dates they ere on the side of caution, and sometimes medicines are still effective past the date. Anyone know? Thanks.

If date has expired but seal hasn't been opened, are pills still good?

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What happens if I freeze my prescriptions to make them last longer?

I always thought that if you froze any pills from an RX you got that you could make them last longer than the expire date. I've done this for YEARS. I'm just reading the fine print on a recent med & it states Do Not Freeze. Why? Does anybody know what exactly will happen (chemically... read more

How long is the Lidoderm patch good for after it's expiration date it's in a sealed pouch never op?

I have some naproxen 500 mg tablet with expiration date of1/12/17 could I still take them now?

What happens if I take expired propranolol? For stage fright?

I have a bottle of Inderal LA 60 mg (long acting propranolol), it says it expires this month. I still have a lot of pills and I need it for a presentation in March 2018. Will it still work for that date? Has anyone tried or has any experience? I would buy it again but I live in Argentina and I have... read more

Do viagra pills have an expiration date?

Mine are a year old. Are they still good?

How long after expiration date can mucinex dm be used?

What is the risk of taking gabapentin after the expiration date?

Are Lidoderm patches dangerous to use after expiration date even if sealed in their packages?

How long after the expiration date does methylphenidate remain potent?

Can I use expired unopened mupirocin ointment?

I found a tube of unopened mupirocin ointment, but it is a year past the expiration date. Can I still use it?

How long is a Lidoderm patch active after expiration date, if the envelope has never been opened?

The ones I have expired 10/2015. A co-worker gave them to me because I had always had an aching back after work. I never found them helpful in easing my pain. So I just kept them. Now they are very old. Should I just throw them away?

Can I still take ibuprofen after the expiration date?

Expiration date is just about two years past. Will it be effective enough for pain from a recent tooth extraction?

How long is advair diskus good after the expiration date?