How do I know if my prescription drug is expired?

Question

i was prescribed welbutrin to quit smoking. i didnt take it but i still have the full bottle and i want to take it now. i got it november of 2005, so it's been less than a year. if anyone out there in the medical profession knows for sure i'd appreciate it. thanks!!

Answer 1

The bottle ought to have an expiration date on it. Just look there.

I've also gotten samples from my doctors which were past the expiration date, and they informed me that the meds were still good (for psych meds, like Welbutrin), so if it's still close to the expiration date, I'd take them if needed. In any case, you'll still need to see the doc again to get this one refilled as the refills may have expired.

Too, you can always call your doc or the pharmacy.

--Dee

Answer 2

to be honest it is still probably okay to use. I do believe welbutrin has a long shelf life. However, there should be an exp. date labeled somewhere on the medication it is usually next to something that resembles a bar code. (it is EXTREMELY hard to find and in very small font) If worse comes to worse and you are still a little unsure I would call your doctor's office

Answer 3

call your pharmacist. some drugs have a long shelf life and others don't. I have heard fantastic results with welbutrin the patients I have worked with thought it was a wonder drug. Call your drug store to be sure before taking it and best of luck!!

Answer 4

It says the expiration date right on the bottle. On the label.

It should be fine.

Answer 5

every FDA of a country requires pharmaceutical companies to put a label of date of manufacture and date of expiry on the drug. Usually the drug looses its potency of action after a certain period of time

Answer 6

call a pharmacist or look on the bottle

Answer 7

It should tell you on the label

Answer 8

read the package

Answer 9

clueless