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I have hypothyroidism and take levothyroxine. is it safe to take the medicine if it is expired?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Expired medication: Never take expired medicine . Get rid of it .Expired medications may be less potent and some actually breakdown and can cause side effects. Below is a site that directs you to places that take back expired medicines ( many walgreens particpate) http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/EnsuringSafeUseofMedicine/SafeDisposalofMedicines/ucm186187.htm

Answered 4/13/2016

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