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A member asked:

I have a jar with leftover ritalin capsules that expired 2 years ago. doc told me to start taking ritalin again. she said using the expired capsules is fine. but on the jar it says dispose of it 6 months after opening. what do i do?

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Follow doc's lead: At most, the med may not be as strong as listed, but these can be used as a transition until you get in for a new prescription. The med companies are required to put such notices on the product by the FDA. I have no reason to believe it would hurt you.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 12/6/2017

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