My back is really hurting and I ran out of hydrocodone that the dr gave me. I do have some old hydrocodone from 2002. Has anyone had any bad experiences from taking medication thats so old?
2006-10-22 16:52:34 · 11 answers · asked by michelle112785 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
the us army has recently done test that over the counter and perscribed meds last 10 years without any side effects only in pill form they have yet to test liquid
2006-10-22 17:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by a.hawari@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's basically three directions. either it will lose it's potency and just not work as well. or it will change in its composition. this could have an AMPLIFIED effect, this could lead to potential OD effects, or it could have DIFFERENT composition, leading to different effects on your body. Any of those are bad. either you are in pain, over dosing, or experiancing a unknown reaction because the composition changed. put it this way, would you give someone you loved with all your heart an expired medication, not knowing the effects it could produce? as a health care worker, I would never using anything expired on me, my parents, or my patients. like someone else said, they have expiration dates for a reason. if it gets that bad, go to urgent care or ER, if not make an appt with your primary care provider asap. watch out with codeine too. it has the potential to be habit forming.
2006-10-22 17:09:27 · answer #2 · answered by latinared2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meds have an expiration date for a reason. Out of date meds lose their potency and will not work. Some meds can be dangerous if out of date. Do yourself a big favor and flush the old meds.
2006-10-22 17:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by Proud to be an American 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is in liquid form I wouldn't advise taking it since parts could have evaporated leaving it either stronger or weaker than what your doctor wanted you to take.
If it is in pill form, you might take a chance, but why not ask your pharmacien?
Nancy
2006-10-22 17:00:58 · answer #4 · answered by nancymomkids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt recommend it. Meds usually have a tentative experation date, but since it is from 2002, i wouldnt take it if i were you.
2006-10-22 16:55:17 · answer #5 · answered by Smart Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will not harm you.Some medications lose there strenght after
expiration date that's all.You should be careful,Vicodan is very
additive.
2006-10-22 17:05:01 · answer #6 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it would work anymore..Besides, its properties have changed and might have an ill effect on you..Just flush them down the toilet.
2006-10-22 17:01:00 · answer #7 · answered by Mommy Dearest 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as it has been preserved it a good place (not to hot not cold not damp) it should be fine to take but i recomend that you go to you doctor and ask for a refill
2006-10-22 16:55:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think the meds just wont be as effective if it has expired. you wont die so give it a try if its all you have
2006-10-22 16:55:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am just thinking that it has lost its potency-it won't work??/
2006-10-22 16:54:13 · answer #10 · answered by catzrme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋