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A member asked:
Can i still take benadryl (diphenhydramine) if it's past the experation date ?
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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
Answered 6/4/2018
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