A member asked:

I have metoprolol from 2012 for pvcs. they are expired. safe to take?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes but don't: At worst the pills may have lost some potency. However, there is not good medical reason to use a beta blocker for PVC's. The extra beats are harmless unless you have underlying weakness of the heart or previous heart attack. In those cases, a person should take a beta blocker drug every day. Otherwise, I'd urge you not to use the med which has no benefit in simple PVC's.

Answered 9/14/2020

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not safe: Expired meds are not safe to take in general.

Answered 5/15/2014

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