Can I take Zoloft medication which is outdated by more than two years?I suffer from anxiety depression and panic attacks.I need something to calm me down. I just found a bottle of Zoloft pills which are good through 2004 something.But I heard from alots of people that meds like that dont go bad,can I still use it?
2006-10-24 00:10:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
No.
If you don't have enough money to buy new Zoloft pills you can switch to generic fluoxetine that is less expensive. Talk to your doctor first.
2006-10-24 00:15:50 · answer #1 · answered by Ajeesh Kumar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never take any medications that are outdated. Some may get stronger, some may loose effectiveness and only the drug companies know what the rest will do. If you need something go to your doctor and get the right thing to help you. Random taking of expired meds is not a smart thing to do and it won't help you get through whatever is going on with you. Please go see your doctor ASAP. Best wishes.
2006-10-24 07:24:48 · answer #2 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took some that were a year old and I didn't feel right when I woke up in the morning. I was so agitated by it, I was gritting my teeth and it wasn't until about 2 that I straighten out. They have a shelf life after a year, but I am not sure what it is, call a pharmacist and ask them.
2006-10-24 07:20:47 · answer #3 · answered by OZzY MoTo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you should take medication that's that old. I go to the doctor and get a new prescription. (make sure to bring the old bottle with the pills in it)...
2006-10-24 09:26:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, I would think that they have an expiration date for a reason. Why else would they put one there? I don't think they can hurt you if you take them, but why not go back to your doctor, explain about your anxiety and depression, and he will give you a new prescription.
2006-10-24 07:13:41 · answer #5 · answered by bostonchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avoiding is better.
I read your other today questions and I think that paroxetine or escitalopram would be the best choices for you.
Don't be ashamed, go to a psychiatrist, he will prescribe you a benzodiazepine too.
2006-10-24 07:24:38 · answer #6 · answered by bigivan_50 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not take outdated medicine.
2006-10-24 07:16:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think this would be possible since outdated medicines can harm you. better throw them away.
2006-10-24 07:45:50 · answer #8 · answered by ^crash_&_burn^ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋