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Took a prescribed vicodin and then realized that it expired 2 months ago. does vicodin become toxic or harmful past the expiration date? worried.

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

No. : No. It's as safe as ever.

Answered 12/25/2014

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A member asked:

Took a prescribed vicodin and then realized that it expired 2 months ago. does vicodin become toxic or harmful past the expiration date? worried.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

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