 [ Symptoms ] how can i get rid of the fat pad in my groin area [ Disease ] 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 is safe or not to take the medication generally i would say it is not by the way it is 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 have been kept in high heat conditions this means they may expire even before the date printed on the label wishing you well