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Can i use expired nicotine patches?
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No: Companies do not test expired samples so it may make you sick, lose their potency, or just not work at all. Better to be safe than sorry.
Answered 5/20/2021
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Expired products: Do not recommend using products that contain toxins that are expired.
Answered 5/20/2021
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