how long is it potent before you should dispose of it.
2007-02-20 12:26:41 · 4 answers · asked by pixles 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I have personally taken trazodone that was several years old and it still worked fine. Not that I'm recommending it. But keep in mind that drug companies put expiration dates on their products partly to force you to buy more. That doesn't mean they don't expire, only that the drug companies cannot be expected to tell the complete truth about how long drugs remain OK to take.
2007-02-20 12:35:04 · answer #1 · answered by Larry 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are scheduled for a drug screen test anytime soon, bring your prescription bottle with you. Just explain “I was prescribed this, and took one dose on Feb. 9th, to help me sleep. I hadn’t realized it was beyond 6 months already.” Any test following that will confirm what you are saying is true, so long as it IS true. Just don’t take any more, and if you still need Trazodone, go back to the prescribing doctor - having a new scrip will save your butt. BUT, I have no idea just how strict their 6-month policy is. If it’s written in stone, you may just be out of luck. I would guess there would have to be SOME leeway, but I’m not the military. >
2016-05-24 00:18:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically after a year from the dispense date. It starts to break down and lose it potency. Trazodone should actually be taken on a daily basis for it to be effective, so there shouldn't be any concern. Unless it was prescribed as a sleep aide.
2007-02-20 12:33:21 · answer #3 · answered by LAC_27 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Roughly a year from the date of issue. There should be an expiration date on the bottle.
2007-02-20 12:29:39 · answer #4 · answered by Firedoc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should tell you on the scrip the expiresion date. if you cant find it call your drug store it safer to them about that drug, i have taking it before for deppersion and sleep and did not work for me.
2007-02-20 12:39:00 · answer #5 · answered by Dove4ever 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋