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What Are The Side Effects Of Diazepam?
Question: I have some 5 mg. Diazepam dated 2005. Is it still effective? Is it safe to use?
Brief Answer:
A diazepam 5 mg pill dated 2005 is not safe for use
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.
A diazepam 5 mg pill dated 2005 is an expired medicine and can cause harmful effects if ingested. Such an adverse reaction can become life threatening. This is because the chemicals in the medicine will change in their chemical properties with time due to degeneration.
It is suggested that you discard the pill safely and procure pills within usable dates from your pharmacy.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
A diazepam 5 mg pill dated 2005 is not safe for use
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.
A diazepam 5 mg pill dated 2005 is an expired medicine and can cause harmful effects if ingested. Such an adverse reaction can become life threatening. This is because the chemicals in the medicine will change in their chemical properties with time due to degeneration.
It is suggested that you discard the pill safely and procure pills within usable dates from your pharmacy.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
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