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Will i get sick if i take medicine aftet expiration date?
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Depends on the : Medication and how long past expiration date. It would be useful to consult a pharmacist for the specific drug you are concerned about. See this site for general information. http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/update1103a.shtml.
Answered 11/25/2012
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