Expired Diazepam, Valium

Can you still take prescribed diazepam a couple of months after the expiry date? I was cleaning the house and I discovered a couple of strips that expired 3 months ago.

Will they have lost their strength? I called a few pharmacies and 2 basically made out that I would die if I took them. Another said off the record that they'd be fine for up to 6 months past the expiry date? Wtf!

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Diazepam does not become toxic/dangerous once expired, but it can start to lose efficacy, especially if it was stored improperly. Since it may not be as effective, this can lead some people to taking extra to try to achieve the same effect it provided, when new, and that might result in a possibly fatal overdose.

Thus, it is really best to dispose of it, and speak to your doctor about obtaining a new supply, if the medication is still needed.

The FDA wanrs that Valium carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, and mood changes.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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