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Harmful? Probably not. But ineffective? Oh yeah. Long-used rule of thumb for aspirin: Remove the cap and sniff deeply of the bottle. Is there a strong (not "faint") vinegar smell? If so, it's useless - throw them out. If the vinegar smell is very faint, it's still effective.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoSome medications literally undergo chemical reactions over time, and that's why they expire. In general, if there's an expiration date then there is a REASON for the expiration date, and you are better off not taking expired medication.
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∙ 7y agoYes, their effective ingredients may no longer be effective and therefore they will not cure whatever you are taking them for AND more worryingly, their ingredient may have degraded/changed into something that is now harmful to you (for instance, out of date aspirin does this).
If you are ill, go and see a doctor and get new fresh medication prescribed for you.
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∙ 14y agoNot physically, but they may not work on the problem that you are taking them for because they are expired.
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Can expired poppy seed make you sick?
Eating ANYTHING expired is unsafe.
Can you get sick if you eat expired oatmeal?
Well, think about it: If it's expired, then, yeah. Anything expired can make you sick. I mean, what's the point of saying something will expire by jan 20 or something if it will not make you sick. But uh...I'm twelve so...but still come on
Can 10 day expired orange juice make you sick?
yes
How do you get off of pain PILLS norco will it make you sick if you cant get them?
will Norco make u sick if u cant get them
can you use prego alfredo sauce after it expired 5 months?
U can but I wouldn't recommend it bc it's expired and expired food can make u sick
Is it normal to feel sick after you take your birth control pill?
It is not normal to feel sick after taking birth control pills. If you feel that the pills are making you sick, you should contact your doctor and have them changed.Taking birth control pills should not make you feel sick. That is not normal.
Can expired vegetable oil in brownies make you sick?
I doubt that very much.
Will Eating Expired Food Make You Sick?
Yes. Expire food can severely damage your stomach.
Can expired baking powder make you sick in a recipe?
It's very doubtful it will make you sick. However, the baking powder will be useless in the recipe if it has reached (or surpassed) the expiration date.
Can you get sick from expired soy flour?
dry soy is just like any other food. if you eat expired food, there's a chance that you might get sick and might not get sick.
What are the sIde affects of taking a expired diet pill?
there are no side affects from taking expired diet pills
What will happen if you eat something that is expired?
You will get sick
