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When Do You Know They Are Too Old To Take

Updated November 24, 2014
gina Says:
Sun, November 23, 2014

I have hydrocodone that was prescribed in 2009. Are they still good?

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David Says:
Mon, November 24, 2014

Hi gina,

According to two different articles from the LA Times and Harvard Medical School, respectively, they should still be safe/effective for up to 15-30 years or more. So as long as you kept them stored properly (i.e in a cool dark place), I wouldn't worry at all about them degrading so soon.

I hope this helps!

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