Mother took metotrexate in shot form in september that the pharmisist gave her and the medicine had expired in may and she has not felt well in four weeks.
Is it harmful to take expired methotrexate?
Question posted by fishnstick on 7 Oct 2009
Last updated on 17 October 2009 by Marvell
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Marvell
17 Oct 2009
We don't know the effects of expired medicines. Manufacturers do not guarantee the efficacy and quality of expired medicines. Please make the pharmacy/pharmacist aware of this and also get your mum to see her doctor. Her symptoms may just be due to general ill health but please get her checked.
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