I have these pain pills that I've had for years...if I take them now will I get sick? Or will they not work because they're so old?
2006-06-23 20:47:55 · 20 answers · asked by ~Cool Lady Marie~ 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
It's naproxcen and it's 4 years old.
2006-06-23 20:55:03 · update #1
Just so if anyone is curious, I was thinking about taking it because its strong and I've been having these really bad headaches lately. But, it's intial purpose was for killer cramps!
2006-06-23 21:00:57 · update #2
medicines expire. the problem is that even after expiring some medicines work and some dont. so its better if you just cheuck the medicines and get a new prescription.
2006-06-23 20:49:45 · answer #1 · answered by Star Shine Girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-28 05:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I will only use medicines up until the expiration dates that are on the bottle. Don'e rely on what is on the typed label, but only what the pharmaceutical company says is the actual expiration for any medicine. WHO is more important than you? You know the correct answer here so go forward and get a new prescription. Remember this, "If God be for us, who can be against us?" - Romans 8:31. Peace and God Bless.
2006-06-30 04:51:17 · answer #3 · answered by In God We Trust 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes some medicines have an expiry dates. Some medicines also need to be kept refridgerated eg. Chloramphenicol eye drops. Check the packaging for storage recommendations and expiry dates. Most medicines should be kept in a cool & dry place.
2006-06-23 20:52:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
naprosyn is not all that strong, yes medicine does get to old. It may or may not make you sick, but more than likely they won't work as well, the general rule is don't take medicine that is more than six months old, and definitely not if it's more than a year.
2006-06-23 22:32:20 · answer #5 · answered by Lela34 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends. I have taken some pain killers that were around a year old and they didn't make me sick. But if they are like 10 years old or something then I wouldn't take thim. I think you should be fine if they aren't that old.
2006-06-23 20:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by SP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they have a use by date and only for the purpose they were intended for, so be careful and read the label. You don't want to cause any damage to your liver, and kidneys. Some drugs they don't warn that too much usage can cause lasting effects, addiction or organ problems, through continual usage.
2006-06-24 13:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by Bru 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not really supposed to give cold meds to any child under the age of 5. Doctors claim they don't work at all. Tylenol and Motrin are all I would give my son. And a cold mist humidifier
2016-03-15 18:38:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has been 2 sides about this. Some of the medical people say throw them out 3 months after you no longer need them. But the manufacturer say they have longevity. I say throw them out, they sound much too old.
2006-06-23 20:51:51 · answer #9 · answered by joeslam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the bottle or packet for a use or sell by date.
If they are years old, I wouldn't take any chances. Just bin them just to be sure.
2006-06-23 20:49:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋