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I have a prescription of prednisone that is not quite 2 years expired. i understand it may not work as well as if it were in the expiry date, but will it harm me if i take it? thanks much?

Q: i have a prescription of prednisone that is not quite 2 years expired. i understand it may not work as well as if it were in the expiry date, but will it harm me if i take it? thanks much?

: Will recommend caution in the decision of taking it, have your previous prescriber involved early. Otherwise the drug will likely still work even if recently expired, in case a longer course or slower taper needed you will still have to call your doc.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Will recommend caution in the decision of taking it, have your previous prescriber involved early. Otherwise the drug will likely still work even if recently expired, in case a longer course or slower taper needed you will still have to call your doc.

Answered 5/22/2023

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A member asked:

I have a prescription of prednisone that is not quite 2 years expired. i understand it may not work as well as if it were in the expiry date, but will it harm me if i take it? thanks much?

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