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A female asked:
My valacyclovir hcl expired june 2014 is it still ok to take a couplecouple til i get a new script from my doctor?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jon Ahrendsenanswered
Family Medicine 41 years experience
Yes: I would not hesitate taking this medication until you can get more.
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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Yes, no problem: Officially, you should discard it. Unofficially (and how I manage my own personal medications) drug expiration dates are very conservative. Almost all drugs retain their potency, and carry no increased risk of side effects, far beyond the expiration date. This assumes it hasn't been in an unusually hot environment, like spending summer in a car's glove compartment.
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Last updated Jun 17, 2021
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