Cyclobenzaprine Shelf Life (Top voted first)
UpdatedI have a prescription that was prescribed to me on 8/21/12 for muscle spasms and pain. However, more recently, I have been experiencing the exact same symptoms as before. Is it safe to still take this prescription if there are still some left?
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Anyone with special interests in mind (the almighty dollar in this case) will tell you to get a new prescription. You will never get an answer to how long a drug keeps its potency because it isn't in their best interests.
According to Rising Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of Cyclobenzaprine, the expected shelf-life of the drug is 24 months (2 years). After that, they tend to lose efficacy.
Reference: https://risingpharma.com/product/2392/
NOTE: For maximizing the shelf-life, the product description depicted on Rising Pharmaceuticals website as well as on DailyMed suggest that the recommended storage temperature is 20-25 degree celsius (68-77 degrees fahrenheit).
As to the symptoms, it may be best to consult your doctor rather than just assuming it is due to the same problem.
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