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I have allergy induced asthma, which occasionally flairs up and I need to take a short term dose of prednisone. The prescription that I keep on hand expired 11 months ago. Is it still safe to use and will it be effective?

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Hello, Rita! How are you?

It does not become dangerous, but it has likely started to lose some efficacy, according to the NIH, thus it would be best to dispose of it and obtain a new supply. My mother-in-law has the same problem, so her doctor usually keeps a running prescription on file for her, which they renew every year, to make sure she always has a fresh supply on hand.

The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness, insomnia, fluid retention, and elevated heart rate.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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I spoke to my doctor and he told me to take 5 prednisone tablets for my ailment. The prescription that I have says discard after 6/20/17. Is it still safe to take?

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