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You can get extremely sick, or your conditions can worsen. You should always have a docter check it before you use it because there is an expiration date for a reason.
It can lose its efficacy, so it will not work as well.Also chemical changes can take place in medicine that can lead to poisoning & illness.
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∙ 15y agoThey might. It would depend of the medicine. Even if they didn't do any actual harm, they would definitely do you no good. Their active ingredients - the medical part - would be inactive. So taking them, and expecting them to work would be pointless.
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∙ 11y agoTaking Expired medicine can lead you to dangerous illness, so you should better go to a doctor before it gets serious before it gets serious witch can lead to death and yes this is very dangerous so it is better that you go to a doctor as quick as possible!
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∙ 14y agoThat depends on the medicine in Question, some may be quite bad and on the other hand some may have none. The medication is xenecal...
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What are the sIde affects of taking a expired diet pill?
there are no side affects from taking expired diet pills
Can you take expired St John?
Taking expired herbs is not recommended.
Can you take expired St John's Wort?
Taking expired herbs is not recommended.
Can you eat gapefruit while taking ibupropen?
Citric acid and the pain killers in ibuprofin have no incompatible qualities. You can always ask a pharmicist.
Can taking 5mg of an expired antidepressant have an effect on you?
yes it will
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 there any risk in taking expired Tylenol?
There is a HUGE risk from taking expired Tylenol / acetaminophen! Never, never take it - it can be toxic to your liver. Always call and speak with your pharmacist before deciding to use expired meds. Those expiration dates are there for a reason.
What is inside advil?
The active ingredient in Advil is Ibuprofen. Most common dosage is 200mg.
Can you take an expired steroid?
you shouldn't take expired steroids you can die don't take risk
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.
How did mrkennedy die?
He didn't die his contract expired and a shoulder injury.
Is taking an expired Tylenol 3 dangerous?
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/460159
