A 41-year-old member asked:
Will valtrex (valacyclovir) still work after 1 expired?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Possibly: But may loose potency after expiration. It is best not to take medications after their expiration date especially if they are long expired.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Will 1 year expired Valtrex (valacyclovir) still work?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Dont take it: Please get a new script, not supposed to take meds expired that long if it was one month expired while you are still not supposed to take that one, a 1 month expired med should usually be ok.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Dr. Tracey Leaver-Williams commented
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
it is unlikely to hurt you but it might not help as much as a "fresh" pill
Sep 5, 2013
Last updated Jan 3, 2017
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