What Is The Shelf Life Of Alprazolam Before It's Useless? (Page 6) (Top voted first)

I have a bottle of alprazolam from 2005 and I'm wondering if it's still good? It's 4 years old at the time of writing this.

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I believe that it all depends on how they were stored, its the luck of the draw.I would say a couple months expired no problem. A couple years not so much, I would just get a new script they don't make em like they use to. However this doesn't apply to all meds I had a bad kidney infection one time so I took some antibiotics that had expired about 8months previously and I had a near deadly allergic reaction towards them. Always consult your dr first. And I promise you God won't save you if it's an hormonal imbalance that's causing your anxiety like me.

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they still make the Valiums with the V cut out it just name brand onlys with the V cut out it just name brand only10mg

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What happened to tabitha??? Must of had an anxiety attack - God didn't help- she died. Shoulda believed in medication!

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I agree that the reply is not the best way to introduce Jesus. But your reply about a faith you obviously have no clue about, makes your response no better (or worse based on your rant) than the poster's you're upset with. These comments "Yeah, thats what your all-powerful King of Kings needs, helpers! He is an all-powerful God, creator of the heavens and Earth, but he needs helpers. To do what? How many helpers does he need. What do you do to "help Jesus". Did he also ask Catholic preists to "help" him get children molested?" are so offensive and inappropriate.

God doesn't "need" helpers. That's your assertion. If you have such a strong opinion, perhaps you should read the Bible. God "chooses" his followers to carry out His purposes; which, if you think about it, makes perfect sense. He cares about us and carrying out His purposes through us for our benefit. We're His creation.

And the part about the Catholic priests is just misguided. It's unthinkable and horrible what child molesters do. Those priests that did that were masquerading as Christ followers. Surely you can see that.

You can disagree and we can have a civil discussion. But your vitriolic response does no one any good.

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I'm hitting the "like" button on that!

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I live in Hawaii where it gets super humid in August/September & we don't have air con. Last filled my Xanax 3/2014. Tried to take one tonight to help sleep & usually only take half. The pill was very brittle & I ended up eating both halves & nothing. So I guess not being stored at controlled room temperature messed with the pills. Last took them in November of 2014 to travel & it worked fine.

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That is what Christian scientist believe. There have been several cases of children dying because the parents thought sky daddy would save them. Oh they died? Must not of been a true believer.

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I agree. Keep your religious beliefs to yourself. Go knock on some doors. Just not mine.

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I am getting around to using my Xanax from 2012 stored under unbearable heat (gets up to 120 F out here) and they work fine. i now have them stored off site in a temperature controlled area. In any case I added cotton balls about a year ago and I'm sure they will be just fine. My friend was using other pills that had turned into powder and I had her throw them away as that was ridiculous.

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You my friend are the one that needs help.... lol look at your BOOK of a post replying to a stranger and bashing her with hate and talk of her wanting to argue over religion... I am seriously laughing out loud right now that you called Tabatha out for saying some kind words and offering HER opinion of a solution. I find that ppl that have to respond with your kind of hate its usually because deep down they believe what we're saying but they want proof of it and want us to argue with them and give them some proof. but why dont you yourself call out to Jesus and see if He responds. If not no harm done right? then you can go on with your hate speeches and craziness. So go ahead don't be afraid I mean were looney anyway right theres no truth to it! lol

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I use one 100mg Alprozolam approximately once a month for panic attacks. The prescription expired about 1-1/2 years ago. I took one last night, and it had no effect whatsoever on the panic. I did finally fall asleep, and was late waking up for work (this is the main effect it how has). Can you become resistant to Alprozolam even if you only take one once every 4-6 weeks?

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Not only stopped attacks, saved my life I am sure. I keep one in my
pocket like a Linus blanket. Panic attacks are one of the worst effect a body can have. Its funny, I was talking to my friend that is a pharmacist just today and there a just a couple drugs that can kill you if u quit cold turkey, and alpralozam and xanax are two (if u have been using for some time, in my case 14 years. He said your md will give a different pill for a week and so on for a month to be safe. If you cut cold turkey u better yell Jesus, forvive me my sins because my ass is heading your way)

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I suspect that your cruelty in the name of Jesus has you feeling quite smug and self-satisfied when you go to sleep at night. Jesus said, "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." Perhaps you should read up on the beliefs of your savior, and try to follow his example.

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Hey I. Agree. With. The person that says. ask God an I. Also. Know these so called. Dr. An there staff. they. Put you on something. That's working. For you but the problem is if you don't have. Good. Insurance. They.don't care about you an the phafmcy look.at you like. Your trash when you have.to take something like. Xanax because to them your nothing but an. addict so you.need. to stop. downing people because the truth is when it all comes down.to who truly cares an. Only one that loves you more then you will ever know is our. Lord an savior that God sent to die on that cross for my sin an yours to an I'm praying now because he will heal me when.
I call that so called Dr of mine. His staff. Is so hateful an he want even see me when I.need him so think on that an God bless

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I have a prescription for Xanax Dated July 2015 and my probation officer is requiring me to bring a prescription for February 2016. It should be good for one year correct?

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Thanks ... my sentiments precisely :)

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LMAO. I agree. There's a time and place for everything. I can say I did some alprazolam that was so old the writing was worn off and the footballs were just powder. It still did its job definitely.

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Okay weirdo I don't know what God has to do with anything in this matter lol

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Well said!!! Seriously!! I saw that and was instantly infuriated. Who died and made you perfect? Some people have anxiety ... I mean really? Lol.
Thank you for that long and detailed flick of the wrist!

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This Answer is two fold: 1.) I asked my Doctor a similar question about expired meds. He said "It's fine. You can take them. They might be less potent." 2.) Do Research: there are websites that go in-depth about taking expired meds. Our (U.S.) Military was throwing away expired medications, costing them $millions. A study was conducted & concluded it is, in fact, safe to take expired meds. VIP: The expired meds MUST be stored in its ORIGINAL BOTTLE, preferably in a cool, dry, dark place. Now, just my thoughts about the God comment: "GOD HELPS THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES." Pray for strength, guidance, saying a Rosary can bring a calmness & peace to your mind, body & Soul. This, in turn, may give you tranquility during a panic attack & later clarity to find a different Doctor that is better suited for your unique needs. Prayer helps, but you still need to do the work! Never feel ashamed that you need to take meds to feel "normal". And ALWAYS take your meds as directed. I'm not a Doctor, just speaking from my own experience. Many blessings!! XO

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