As long as it's kept in accordance with the instructions, and there are no other indications or specific instructions on shelf life, medications can last years past their expiration date. One key exception is anything containing aspirin, as it degrades over a relatively short period. It's easy to tell if it's degraded by the smell.
Drug expiration dates are indicators of full potency, not end of life. Over time, the drug potency will degrade, but it doesn't mean it's not entirely effective. It's important how the drugs are stored as well; cool, dry spaces in their original containers are the best, unless there are specific storage indications (e.g., it has to be refrigerated).
For many things the 'best use by date' is not a 'don't use date' but in this case, it means what it says.
no you cant
Not if its expired.
Statins such as pravastatin are not known to cause ulcers.
i sure hope so
you shouldn't take expired steroids you can die don't take risk
It is never a good idea to take expired medication.
Taking expired herbs is not recommended.
No! I had this same question and called the pharmacy. They said that most medications are safe to take if they are expired, however, expired Lyrica is extremely dangerous.
Pravachol
Pravastatin
Taking expired herbs is not recommended.
chances are, no. But you shouldn't take expired meds.
yes
No i don't