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I took two benadryl (diphenhydramine) tablets and after i swallowed them i realized they were expired by almost 5yrs. will this have bad side effects.
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No worries!: This should not cause any problem. Most medicines loose effectiveness after the expiration date. It is advisable not to take again.
Answered 9/12/2017
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