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Imitrex Expiry Date
« on: Nov 5th, 2005, 5:08pm »
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Has anyone had any experience using Imitrex (injectable) that's past its expiry date? All I had available earlier was a dose 2 years past its exp. date; I used it anyway, and it seemed to work fine. As I have a few more, I wonder about the safety/effectiveness before laying out the $$$ for fresh stock, since my insurance has cancelled me on this particular drug.....which, of course, is the only one that seems to help.
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Re: Imitrex Expiry Date
« Reply #1 on: Nov 5th, 2005, 5:20pm »
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It is fine.
 
You can also split the doses so that you get more uses out of one syringe.
 
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« Reply #2 on: Nov 5th, 2005, 5:48pm »
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Thanx, yes, I'm already halfing my shots.
But I'm worried about the drug being unsafe after Expiry Date.........I've got about a dozen in the cupboard, from 2 to 3 years past expiry.
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Re: Imitrex Expiry Date
« Reply #3 on: Nov 5th, 2005, 5:57pm »
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2 years old you will need more of the stuff to work.Thats about it according to what my doc told me
 
 
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Re: Imitrex Expiry Date
« Reply #4 on: Nov 6th, 2005, 5:26pm »
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There have been many reports here of people using trex past the expiration date, some as much as five years.  
 
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« Reply #5 on: Nov 8th, 2005, 7:46am »
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Read the following link....
 
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05150/512789.stm
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Re: Imitrex Expiry Date
« Reply #6 on: Nov 8th, 2005, 8:01pm »
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According to my doc ... except for certain disease-specific drugs for cardiac or cancer problems, most are good at least 8-10 years past their expiration dates.  I've used Trex 3 years past with the same excellent results.  Just make sure it's stored in a cool, dark cabinet somewhere.
 
The worse that can happen is that it might lose a little effectiveness - however, it never becomes toxic or dangerous.
 
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: Imitrex Expiry Date
« Reply #7 on: Nov 8th, 2005, 9:31pm »
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Thanx one an all for the great information.
That's one less "headache" to worry about!!
(Pun intended).
Now if only the weather holds for the weekend, so I can get one last bike ride in before winter storage, this may turn out to be a pretty good week after all!
Thanx again.
Best wishes for PF for all.
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