HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Is It Safe To Have Expired Ativan?

default
Posted on Fri, 21 Nov 2014
Question: my sister had hidden some Ativan from her son & found them today, they were filled on 7-27-12, are they still good to take, or should she throw them away!!! thx......e-mail YYYY@YYYY
doctor
Answered by Dr. Behar Greca (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It is not safe to take it...

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thank you for posting.

I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.

It is not safe to take this medication as it can be very dangerous, because it is 2 years out day.
She should throw them away, and get another prescription from her GP.

Ask me for anything unclear.

All the best.
Dr. Behar.
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Behar Greca

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :1992

Answered : 621 Questions

Ask a doctor now
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Internal Medicine Specialist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Is It Safe To Have Expired Ativan?

Brief Answer: It is not safe to take it... Detailed Answer: Hi, thank you for posting. I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns. It is not safe to take this medication as it can be very dangerous, because it is 2 years out day. She should throw them away, and get another prescription from her GP. Ask me for anything unclear. All the best. Dr. Behar.