in general we recommend people not take medications beyond their expiration date. why? because these medications may lose potency (strength) or they may otherwise degrade. if active ingredients in the medication degrade they may not work as they should. in the case of any specific medication like dexedrine you should consult your healthcare provider or a pharmacist. these professionals can help you determine if it's safe or not to take the medication. generally i would say it's not. by the way it's also important to follow the storage instructions indicated on the medication package. for example many medications need to be stored "in a cool dry place. " this is because heat can cause drugs to degrade rapidly. if your medications have been exposed to temperatures over about 80 degrees fahrenheit for a prolonged period of time they may not work as expected. the "shelf life" of medications goes down if they've been kept in high-heat conditions. this means they may "expire" even before the date printed on the label. wishing you well!
can dexedrine taken to treat narcolepsy be effective past the expiration date? . can dexedrine taken to treat narcolepsy be effective past the expiration date?