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Can i still use nitroglycerin patches after expiration date?
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Ntg: You can't count on the potency being the same but some effect may still be there.
Answered 7/28/2013
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Depends: Most medications will still have some effectiveness for a few months after the expiration date however this varies. This is true of ntg patches as well. It would be best, however, not to rely on outdated medications and get a new prescription.
Answered 3/1/2017
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