Expired Prednisone

Prednisone tabs were prescribed 01/2014, expired 01/2015. Are they still potent in October 2015? ## Hello, Tina! How are you? They have most likely lost some effectiveness by now and you should just dispose of them. You can see your doctor for a new supply, if you still need this medication. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this steroid as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, weight changes and nervousness. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have predisone for my little dog the Dr. gave exp date is 10/16 are they still ok today 12/16 ## Im slowly getting better from the flu only now my lungs are like boards. I took Guifiassan decongestive it stopped so much cough only nothings come up. I used my nebulizer yest and today to try to open them up with...

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Have been taking Prednisone 20mg pills split into 4 pieces for a bronchial infection. The pills are expired from 2010. I'm taking the taper off 6 to 1 portions per day. It doesn't seem to be taking effect, although it has worked in the past. Could it have lost it's effectiveness? ## As far as expired meds go, according to a Harvard Medical School family health article, except in rare cases (i.e. tetracycline), there is little chance of danger due to taking medications even up to 15 years beyond their expiration date. Source: health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/update1103a.shtml It's possible that it may still be effective, but my personal assumption is that it lost a good percentage of its potency by now, having been 3 years old. When was the last time you tried taking it? ##...

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I have bronchitis and have some Prednisone pills that have expired on 10/15/15. Are they still ok to take? ## This medication does not become dangerous, once expired, but it does start to lose efficacy, so it may not work as well as it did, when it was new. Thus, it would be best to dispose of it and see your doctor for a new supply, if required. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne, fluid retention, and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is it safe to take Prednisone 20 if it expired in June of 2014? Thanks. ## I have allergy induced asthma and my 20 mg dose of prednisone expired 06-30-2014. Is it still ok to take until the holiday is over? ## My son has Asthma an he has Prednisone an it has expired can he still it

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I finally have an appointment with a R, Symbicort (2xs a day) heumatolgist on 8/21, my present doctor will not renew my prednisone because I have already had two sets of 3x3, 2x3, etc. I only need 8 pills. I do not understand. Two weeks ago I had a horrible experience. I had never experienced such pain and I could not move. It took me over an hour to get out of bed. I could not move without awful pain. I am taking Citalopram HBR (20mgs) for depression; Zolpidem Tartrate(5mgs) for insomnia, Lisinopril (20mgs 2 pils once a day) for my blood pressure, Symbicort for my COPD, Proair HFA as needed. The Prednisone (10mgs), and Hydrocodone 5-325, 2 pills ever 7 hours). I had an episode in 2000 with my RA and have been in remission since then. So, the question is, can I use this expired medicati...

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Can I still take them at this time after 3 yrs. ## Hello, Sissy! How are you? This medication doesn't become dangerous, once expired, but it does lose efficacy over time, so they will not work as well as they did, when new. It would be best to dispose of them. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this steroid as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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hi there.. i have prednisone 20mg, my doctor advice me to take only 10mg. for 5 days but its already expired last oct 2014 and now is march 2015. isit ok to intake it? since im having a contact dermatitis. pls help me dont know what to do. thanks ## Hello, Mark! How are you? Medications do tend to lose effectiveness over time, this one doesn't become dangerous, but it may not work as well as it did, when it was new. Have you asked you doctor about that? They may feel that it's okay for you to try it. The FDA classifies this medication as being a steroid and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, acne, weight gain, fluid retention, elevated blood pressure and elevated heart rate.

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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? ## 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 e...

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pills expired in 2008- are they still good to treat poison oak in August 2011 ## Certain drugs are actually okay to take after expiration, whereas others such as antibiotics can become toxic. My personal assumption is that it lost a good percentage of its potency by now, having been 3-4 years old. I would also check with your doctor or pharmacy to make sure that you're using the most effective treatment option for poison oak. It may still be effective, but not nearly as potent. It's also impossible to give a direct answer to this question, since each medication can effect people differently. We all know that it's better to avoid the expired drugs and stay on the safe side, but unfortunately, the only way to find out is to actually try it. I wouldn't suggest taking that r...

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Is it OK to use prednisone 3 months after the expiration date? ## Hello, Dina! How are you? This is a steroid class medication and they do tend to degrade over time, so it's most likely not going to be as effective as it was, before it was expired. It would be best to see your doctor for a new prescription. This medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, weight changes, acne and fluid retention. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have some prednisone I got in 2005 are they still good 10 years later? ## Hi Kim, According a news article from the LA Times, many medications actually remain good for up to 20-40 years past the expiration date, depending on the substance and how they're stored. Harvard Medical School also has a very similar article stating that many medications are good well beyond the 10 year mark. Ref: health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/update1103a.shtml I don't have a specific list of these exact medications, nor do I encourage taking something that's expired, but often times it seems that the date listed is based on mere speculation and not tested by manufacturers for efficacy past a certain time frame, even if it is still ok to take. Having said that, if 100% efficacy is important to you...

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I have to give my dog peri-pred (prednisone for babies) and her prescription has expired. Is it still safe to give my dog this liquid prednisone. ## Expired tablets (depending on the type of medication and how it's stored) may generally be regarded as safe under certain circumstances. However, when it comes to liquid solutions, I don't think it's wise to take any chances if has been expired for any significant length of time. That's just my two cents though. So it may be best to discuss the benefits vs risks with a qualified veterinarian who can evaluate the dog in person. Surely, if it's only a few days to a week past due, I personally wouldn't have any issues with the expiration date, but this is your dog's health on the line and I would encourage you to ge...

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Hi I am from Melbourne Australia. Can you tell me, is prednisone the same as prednisolone? Also has "panafcortelone" printed on the bottle. Expiry Aug 2014. Safe to take?? ## Hello, John! How are you? No, Prednisone and Prednisolone are two different medications, although the FDA classifies them both as steroids and they can treat similar conditions. And it doesn't become dangerous, once expired, but it does being to lose efficacy, so it would be best to dispose of it and obtain a new supply. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne, insomnia and nervousness. This medication is listed as containing Prednisolone. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi Verwon. Please let me know the difference between prednisolone an...

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I was Rx Prednisone 10 mg x 48 tablet. The Lot number is L043E08A Expires 04 11. Can you explain the expiraton date? ## April 2011? Some pills just have a longer shelf life than others, the expiration is really only required by the FDA to make sure that these pills are used within the time frame that they have maximum effectiveness. After that date, the active ingredients can start to break down and the effectiveness of the medication is reduced. ## I have 10 mg. prednisone tablets which expired 2008. Are they safe to take?

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