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Have some hydrocondon acetaminophen 10-325 it expired about 3 months ago. can i take one for my back pain that has come on?

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Should be ok: most of the time, prescriptions expire after one year. The exact expiration for the medication is usually much later.

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Not a: good idea. The medication may still be potent. The use of opiods outside as prescribed is illegal and could lead to a slippery slope. Find some NSAID

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not recommended: You should never use expired medicine. As it gets old, the chemicals can break down and produce undesired effects or the medication is no longer effective.

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