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Hi, i have a prescription of antibiotics "bactrim" from 2017. and my dr cant get me in till friday. is there any harm with taking them because of the expiration date. thank you?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Any harm....: ... probably not. Any good ? Probably not. Medications can lose their efficacy over time. Antibiotics are bacterial specific... why take an antibiotic that will not treat your current condition? Overuse of antibiotics can result in bacterial resistance, thereby leaving you prone to superinfections that are more difficult to treat.
Answered 2/20/2020
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Do not consume: Expired medications cannot ensure stability, safety and efficacy of their chemical compounds, so should not be used. Ask for other medical service that can attend you sooner or ask for emergency services if your health problems are severe.
Answered 2/20/2020
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