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Can i still take benadryl (diphenhydramine) if it's past the experation date ?

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Dr. Heather Silverberg answered

Yes: Old medications have 2 issues: 1) they make not work as well and 2) they are more likely to have germs, but if these two things don't worry you, you can try it

Dr Jayaraj agreed

Answered 6/4/2018

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A member asked:

Can i still take benadryl (diphenhydramine) if it's past the experation date ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heather Silverberg answered

Dr Jayaraj agreed

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