What happens to medication when it gets old? I just took some 7 year-old librium (it was an emergency)?
I was having a panic attack/anxiety attack/whatever and I couldn’t breathe and I kept crying and I just ran out of my klonopin (but even that isn’t meant to treat ATTACKS, it’s got a longer half life) and i knew i had some Librium around so I took that. It’s 10 mg. I just took it about 2 minutes ago so I’m not feeling anything.
Since the medication is about 7 years old, has it "gone bad"? Should I take more?
I have a few other meds around but I can’t remember what they are.
And please, do not suggest that I go to the emergency room or call an ambulance unless you are ready to pay the bills for it.
The crying had stopped at the time I took the medication but I still had a lot of trouble breathing.
Within about 20 minutes all the symptoms completely disappeared. Could be placebo effect or just natural ending of the episode, who knows. I think it was probably the librium though.
I am dizzy and tired now though, but more relaxed. I may even be able to sleep.
Thanks for those who took me seriously.
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In almost all drugs, all it does is lose potency. Sometimes it only loses a small amount of potency as well. Read the article below, it is very enlightening.
when some medicines get old they loose strength or don’t work as well. But still only take a normal dosage
You should be fine — just get some new ones or try to find your other ones.
medication should be thrown out by the date on the label. it loses its effectiveness after that. it won’t hurt you, but it probably won’t help either. our ER has a program to help people that can’t pay for medical treatment. I’m sure yours does, too. or one of the hospitals in your area. we only have one in the county.
Old medication can loose its effectiveness and the chemical composition could change.
I wouldn’t take any more.
How long did it take for it to become effective in the past?
Several different things can happen to medications as they expire. They can lose their effectiveness. They can change into something toxic or they can work the way they are supposed too. I would not take more. If you risk taking the appropriate dose after expiring and it does not work, you need to go see your doctor for a refill of your current med..
I would not take expired medications just because it could be toxic. I understand your dilemma though and why you took it. I empathize with you and would urge you to find a friend or pastor to talk to who can help you through your immediate need.
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