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Expired medicine is it safe to take?

2018-07-16 23:27:24
I would like to know if I can take expired atavian? It expired 4/26/18. I'm a 53 year old female. I recently started celexa and it make me have anxiety . my doctor told me to take .5 mg. I haven't refilled my prescription . so I wondering in case of emergency.
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No not at all. You should not take any expired medicine as it can result on serious repercussions.
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Avoid expired medicine.

Answered2018-07-17 01:50:50

YESNO

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On most occasions expired medication don't cause any harm ,they may not have any clinical effectiveness .you needn't worry and don't listen to psychologist.they don't know what pharmacology is
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Go to doctor get your prescription

Answered2018-07-17 04:03:58

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