if the bottle says best if used by 10/2/03 what would happen if it was taken?
2006-11-09 11:03:56 · 9 answers · asked by cj 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
If you wouldn't drink milk that was two months past its expiration date, why would you consider taking medication that was outdated? Over time, the chemical makeup and potency of medications changes.
Taking outdated medications may also mean you are taking a pill that is not going to help you, says Mary Ross, UI Hospitals and Clinics pharmacy supervisor. Many medications become ineffective past their expiration date.
2006-11-09 11:06:27 · answer #1 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Date is for best to be used by... The medicine after the date they explain begins to loose it's strength and potency. It's not known to be dangerous if you take it, chances are it just won't work quite as well as before. Recommend not to use and get rid of it. Not worth the chance....
2006-11-09 11:06:59 · answer #2 · answered by tmjf461 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either nothing would happen or something terrible could happen. The best thing to do would be to throw it away, along with any other medications you no longer use or that are expired.
2006-11-09 11:12:21 · answer #3 · answered by Cynthia B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE DRS. ALWAYS SAY TO THROW OUT IF THE PILLS HAVE EXPIRED.DO THEY HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE. IF DO CHECK THIS IF IT SAYS EXPIRES ,IN 05,DON'T TAKE.BUTIFSAYS UNTIL 06 OR 07 ,THEYARESTILL GOOD .PLEASE BE CAREFUL,TAKING LORATABS, THEY CAN BE DEADLY ,AS WELL AS HELPFUL TOO YOU. IF IN DOUBT THROW THEM IN TOILET,AND FLUSH.BE BLESSED , AND CAREFUL
2006-11-09 11:12:57 · answer #4 · answered by ERAMO C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll still work. Worst case scenario, it's effectiveness will be less.
2006-11-09 11:13:03 · answer #5 · answered by Halo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nothing would happen the med is just weaker.
A.Cash M.D.
2006-11-09 11:14:36 · answer #6 · answered by Cash 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It will probably be fine..
At worst, it will be a bit weaker than you want...
2006-11-09 11:06:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably nothing, check on webmd.com though, just to be sure
2006-11-09 11:06:51 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont take them flush them down the toilet!!!
2006-11-09 11:06:38 · answer #9 · answered by lita 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋