"StoneCold" (StoneCold)
03/05/2015 at 11:37 • Filed to: None
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"StoneCold" (StoneCold)
03/05/2015 at 11:37 • Filed to: None | 0
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I've been taking some prescription Clarinex D for the last week that I had in the fridge.
I looked closer at the bottle this morning. The prescription was filled in March of 2007.
They've still been working like a charm. Should I be concerned though?
CalzoneGolem
> StoneCold
03/05/2015 at 11:40 |
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This is very important: how do the colors taste?
SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> StoneCold
03/05/2015 at 11:43 |
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It's fine. Expiration dates on most PO drugs are kind of bullshit. Expiration is based upon the length of time that the company can guarantee at least 90% efficacy. Testing is stupid expensive, so in most cases, they just put on the length of time that they tested it out to.
Mercedes Streeter
> StoneCold
03/05/2015 at 11:44 |
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Muahahahaha this is totally me right now too! I'm sick and have been trying everything to stop coughing, get my voice back, and enjoy some sleep.
That's when I found some Nyquil last night. It expired well over a year ago.
I took a chug, and was out no more than 10 minutes later. :D
Trunk Impaired 318
> StoneCold
03/05/2015 at 11:46 |
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4th year pharmacy student here. Many drugs have therapeutic benefits long after their "expiration" date but they do tend to lose some of their potency. As for clarinex d there really isn't anything that its going to break down into that's going to hurt you but with that said there's no way to be sure that you're receiving the proper dose every time you're taking it. If you can get a new prescription or pick up some OTCs I'd go that route but there really isn't too much of a risk. Now if this were a maintenance drug for a chronic condition I'd say avoid it and get a new script.
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StoneCold
> CalzoneGolem
03/05/2015 at 11:46 |
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Blueberry. I hate blueberry. Only one man would dare make my hallucinations taste like blueberry: LONESTAR
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
03/05/2015 at 11:48 |
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I work in a company that (among other things) supplies humidity/temp control chambers and rooms to do said testing. Can confirm stupid expense.
E. Julius
> StoneCold
03/05/2015 at 11:50 |
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Over time the desloratadine (the active ingredient in Clarinex) can undergo a hydro–halogenation reaction in the presence of atmospheric moisture. If this occurs it will produce a racemic mixture of ( S , S )-2-methylamino-1-phenylpropan-1-ol, as well as a potassium nitrate precipitant. If you've unknowingly ingested these, you may experience joint pain or a strong updog taste in your mouth. If the latter occurs, call your doctor immediately.
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StoneCold
> E. Julius
03/05/2015 at 11:56 |
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Is updog a misspelling of something? Otherwise, please describe it.
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E. Julius
> StoneCold
03/05/2015 at 11:58 |
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Definition: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?ter…
So close…
Textured Soy Protein
> StoneCold
03/05/2015 at 11:59 |
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Allergy sufferer here. I got a large capacity (but near-silent) HEPA air purifier for my house. It has helped immensely.
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StoneCold
> E. Julius
03/05/2015 at 12:00 |
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What I figured -_-
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StoneCold
> Textured Soy Protein
03/05/2015 at 12:01 |
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This was for post-nasal drip management for a sinus infection long ago.
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E. Julius
> StoneCold
03/05/2015 at 12:02 |
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Haha I'm sorry. The pharmacy student commenter seemed like he knew what he was talking about though!
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Textured Soy Protein
> StoneCold
03/05/2015 at 12:02 |
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I've had that post-nasal drip before. Not fun. Gave me a crazy bad sore throat for almost a week.
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StoneCold
> Trunk Impaired 318
03/05/2015 at 12:07 |
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Thank you very much! I hope everything keeps going well for you and you get your Pharm.D!
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Trunk Impaired 318
> E. Julius
03/05/2015 at 12:12 |
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You're right about the breakdown but it's kind of like a perfect storm. Assuming he left it sealed in the container in the fridge there wouldn't be enough moisture to break down a significant amount of drug to have to worry. If it had been left out in the open and not sealed then I would be a little more hesitant but obviously if you're not feeling well and it correlates to taking the drug then seek medical attention. I should've said that but to us in the field it's kind of like a given so I didn't think to include it
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Trunk Impaired 318
> StoneCold
03/05/2015 at 12:17 |
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Sure thing, obviously I'm not certified so don't take my word as religion and if you start to feel something that doesn't seem right get some medical attention but as long as the clarinex has been sealed and in the fridge I wouldn't worry to much. Thanks and good luck to you too!
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E. Julius
> Trunk Impaired 318
03/05/2015 at 12:24 |
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Ha I'm just glad I was able to pull enough jargon out of my ass from my one semester of O Chem that it sounded halfway legit. OP still didn't fall for the joke though : /
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CalzoneGolem
> StoneCold
03/05/2015 at 12:49 |
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But where'd he go? We should check on the radar.