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Been on lo loestrin for about a 2 months and i just found out it expired a year and a half ago. was i still protected?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Probably OK: Medications usually retain their potency for many months/years after the "expire" HOWEVER do not make it a habit of COUNTING on THAT! Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Been on lo loestrin for about a 2 months and i just found out it expired a year and a half ago. was i still protected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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