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Can i take my expired amoxicillin pills from 2 years ago?

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Dr. Francine Greco answered

You shouldn't.: The old Amoxicillin will not hurt you, but is probably too old to be as effective as it should be.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/31/2016

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