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Will taking expired cetirizine tablets cause health problems, for about a year now and didn't think anything of the vinegar smell, expired 01/15?

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Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Quite possible: Your age is one problem if you are 65 or older.Over prolonged usage you may get liver or kidney impairment. The vinegar smell is a warning that the drug has deteriorated. I would advise seeing your physician and discuses the taking of certirizine over such a prolonged time.

Answered 4/9/2017

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A member asked:

Will taking expired cetirizine tablets cause health problems, for about a year now and didn't think anything of the vinegar smell, expired 01/15?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

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