Mine are two years past the expiration date, but the doctors in my area are treating me like a junky and i have strep throat so bad i can't take the pain.
Does the expiration date affect the effectiveness of the drug?
Mine are two years past the expiration date, but the doctors in my area are treating me like a junky and i have strep throat so bad i can't take the pain.
Does the expiration date affect the effectiveness of the drug?
It can make it less potent. It would be better to get a new Rx. If you have kept a bottle hanging around for so many years you are not a drug seeker. You may point that out to your Drs. A person who like their opioids would not be able to leave that hanging around for so long!
I am not a doctor nor am I a pharmacist, however I have received Acetaminophen/Oxycodone #3s every time I have had dental work done. I usually don't take them all and I save what is left over (I too don't like being treated as if I were a junkie every time I need pain meds). I have taken these leftovers up to two years after they were prescribed and they worked fine. I have found that these work better for dental pain and the Vicodin (no matter what dose) work best for other types of pain. I realize that yes we probably should talk to a pharmacist but usually they won't give you advice unless their pharmacy filled the prescription. Also, yes a Dr. should be seen, but sometimes us regular folks of limited funds can't always afford to see a doctor. Hope this helps.
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