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A member asked:
Been on lo loestrin for about a 2 months and i just found out it expired a year and a half ago. was i still protected?
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Probably OK: Medications usually retain their potency for many months/years after the "expire" HOWEVER do not make it a habit of COUNTING on THAT! Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 9/28/2016
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