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andy
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Imitrex Injections Shelf Life
« on: Jan 8th, 2003, 2:10am » |
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Its been 2 1/2 years since my last attack. My neuro gave me some samples back in sept 2000, The last time i saw him. I didnt use any because my cycle was just about over so ive been saving them for a real headbanger. They have been in my fridge for a couple of years. The expiration date is JUN 01 Does it go bad or is it a way for the drug companies to make more money when it expires? I am still painfree but someday i might need them!! Thanks, Andy ???
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Re: Imitrex Injections Shelf Life
« Reply #1 on: Jan 8th, 2003, 9:14am » |
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I have used them as much as 8 months out of date and they were fine. I don't know about two years, but if I was in CH pain I would try anything.
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Re: Imitrex Injections Shelf Life
« Reply #2 on: Jan 9th, 2003, 4:34am » |
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I once went for 3 years CH free a long time back and when they hit I found my stockpile of injections in my bedroom cupboard and they had expired by well over 2 years. I used them anyway and they worked as good as new. I reckon if they are kept in a cool dry place and you have not tampered with the sterile packaging they are fine for many years. I reckon the expiry date is more to protect the manufacturer than the consumer.
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Re: Imitrex Injections Shelf Life
« Reply #3 on: Jan 9th, 2003, 9:33am » |
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Andy,
I have used them when they were appr.18 months old and they were fine( i called the phar.first ).
Refrigeration? i dont think your supposed to do that with the imatrix ( check the storage imfor. ) Good Luck.
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Re: Imitrex Injections Shelf Life
« Reply #4 on: Jan 10th, 2003, 10:56am » |
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I don't keep my injections in the fridge either. I'd be too afraid that the coldness would affect the medicine. But I'm no doctor...I just keep mine in a dark, cool closet.
I too have used my injections wayyyyyyy after the expiration date listed and had good results.....
I agree with Clavers - I would do anything to get out of the pain.
Hope you continue to stay pain free!!!!!! 
Mia
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