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Can Taking Phendimetrazine Post Its Expiry Date Be Effective?
I know that after the expiration date, most meds, are not technically dangerous, but that they are not as effective. With that said, what are the dangers of taking phendimetrazine that expired in 2009? And will it still have some of its effectiveness, in regards to its weight loss purposes?
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Hello,
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No,post-dated or expiry dated medicines are no longer effective,so if you are talking about phendimetrazine then the rule is also applicable for it.
After the expiry period,the drug or its chemical or active pharmaceutical ingredient loses its effectiveness.
Also,it might cause some side effects occasionally,so you must not think about taking them.
Better to discard them and buy new one and consult your treating doctor for further advise.
Regards,
welcome to HCM,
No,post-dated or expiry dated medicines are no longer effective,so if you are talking about phendimetrazine then the rule is also applicable for it.
After the expiry period,the drug or its chemical or active pharmaceutical ingredient loses its effectiveness.
Also,it might cause some side effects occasionally,so you must not think about taking them.
Better to discard them and buy new one and consult your treating doctor for further advise.
Regards,
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