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Hospitals and pharmacies are required to toss expired drugs, no matter how expensive, vital or scarce. And that's even though the FDA has long known that many remain safe and potent for years longer. It would be best to use medication that is within the expiration date, but I don't think there is any harm with medications taken shortly after expiration. Medications don't go bad overnight. But please if you need Prednisone contact your doctor and either get a new script or possibly be on some other medication. there is no risk. I am taking some expired just to use them up. Out of date med's loose their strength. Consult a pharmacist, I used to take them and the only thing I noticed is that they don't work as well. but that may be just me. A pharmacist would have a good idea as to the shelf life and the effects after it. , , Still looking for answers? Gabapentins chemical makeup doesn’t change after sitting. It’ll either be not as potent or just fine depending on how it was stored. The US army did tests on certain medications and even stockpiles some “expired” ones because they don’t ever go bad. Is it dangerous to take expired medications? “Very few medications become toxic when they are past their expiration date,” says Reissig. “Most simply lose effectiveness over time due to changes in chemical composition. However, in some situations, taking expired medications can have serious health consequences. Efficacy may be compromised: Drugs, including gabapentin, have an expiration date because their chemical composition can change over time. As a result, the potency and effectiveness of the medication may decrease after it has expired. Dr. Lary : Hi, Most medications have a year or two expiration in the pharmacy. Some meds can be dangerous if taken once expired. Gabapentin isn't really one of those. Most likely, it just won't work. Either way, you can never be fully sure of safety or effectiveness once expired. 2. How long is gabapentin good for after it expires? While the expiration date provides an estimate of when the medication might begin to lose potency, studies have found that gabapentin can retain its effectiveness for several months or even years after the expiration date. 3. Can I take gabapentin that has changed in color or consistency? Is it okay to take it? Answer. Most prescriptions are still potent long past their expiration date - which is typically 2 to 3 years. It may be somewhat less potent or it could just as I've heard that gabapentin has a shelf life of five years after expiration. Most pharmacists have to put a earlier expiration date on them however. And even if gabapentin is expired they pose no risk. Usually, you should avoid taking expired medication if possible. But there are a few factors to consider. Is it for a serious health condition? Taking some expired ibuprofen for a headache is The rule of thumb that I have been taught if it’s expired more than 3 to 6 months after the X expiration date depending on the medication & it’s packaging if, it’s in a blister pack they have the actual date on them they would expire. It has a shelf life of 5 years, and since the date on you med is different than the bottle that the pills were taking from—You drug should be good until 2019–. Is it still good to take? The best way to avoid taking a potentially dangerous expired medication is to simply not have expired meds around. You can do this if you: Don’t buy in bulk. Avoid the temptation to buy bulk **Yes, Gabapentin does expire.** Like most medications, gabapentin has an expiration date printed on its packaging or bottle. This date serves as a guideline for patients and healthcare professionals to use the drug safely and effectively. Generally, the expiration date of gabapentin after manufacture is usually 2 to 3 years. After dispensing by a pharmacy to the patient, the expiration date is generally set at 1 year (from the date of dispensing). There is no evidence to suggest that gabapentin turns harmful after it has expired. It turns out that the FDA, the agency that helps set the dates, has long known the shelf life of some drugs can be extended, sometimes by years. In fact, the federal government has saved a fortune It’s unlikely that a medication will harm you if you take it after its expiration date. As we’ll discuss below, only tetracycline (an antibiotic) is known to be harmful after it expires. But even if expired medications aren’t dangerous, you might want to think twice before taking them. Like other medications, gabapentin comes with an expiration date for a reason. The expiration date indicates the time until which the medication is guaranteed to maintain its potency and effectiveness. Using expired gabapentin may lead to reduced efficacy, as the chemical composition of the drug can change over time. Another factor to consider
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