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What happens if you take medication that is out of date?
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That depends.: It depends on what the medication is & how out of date it is. Some medications may be fine to take out of date for a period of time. Some may lose efficacy if past expiration. Some medications may deteriorate & may not be safe to take. Please ask your pharmacist about specifics. Take care.
Answered 9/11/2013
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