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I have been taking valium on and off since 2009 for vertigo. are the pills from 2009 safe to take or effective?

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No and no: Would resee your doctor and be reevaluated.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Expired Valium: Sounds like the valium is expired. While it probably won't cause any serious safety issues, it may not be effective. Call or see your doctor for a fresh refill, or for further evaluation of your vertigo, which by the way should not persist since 2009.

Answered 3/16/2013

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I have been taking valium on and off since 2009 for vertigo. are the pills from 2009 safe to take or effective?

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