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(Message started by: andy on Jan 8^th, 2003, 2:10am)

Title: Imitrex Injections Shelf Life
Post by andy on Jan 8^th, 2003, 2:10am

Its been 2 1/2 years since my last attack. My neuro gave me some samples back in sept 2000, The last time i saw him. I didnt use any because my cycle was just about over so ive been saving them for a real headbanger. They have been in my fridge for a couple of years. The expiration date is JUN 01 Does it go bad or is it a way for the drug companies to make more money when it expires? I am still painfree but someday i might need them!! Thanks, Andy ???

Title: Re: Imitrex Injections Shelf Life
Post by clavers on Jan 8^th, 2003, 9:14am

I have used them as much as 8 months out of date and they were fine. I don't know about two years, but if I was in CH pain I would try anything.

Title: Re: Imitrex Injections Shelf Life
Post by jmorgan52 on Jan 9^th, 2003, 4:34am

I once went for 3 years CH free a long time back and when they hit I found my stockpile of injections in my bedroom cupboard and they had expired by well over 2 years. I used them anyway and they worked as good as new. I reckon if they are kept in a cool dry place and you have not tampered with the sterile packaging they are fine for many years. I reckon the expiry date is more to protect the manufacturer than the consumer.

Title: Re: Imitrex Injections Shelf Life
Post by Lenny on Jan 9^th, 2003, 9:33am

Andy,
I have used them when they were appr.18 months old and they were fine( i called the phar.first ).
Refrigeration? i dont think your supposed to do that with the imatrix ( check the storage imfor. ) Good Luck.

Title: Re: Imitrex Injections Shelf Life
Post by NotH20 on Jan 10^th, 2003, 10:56am

I don't keep my injections in the fridge either. I'd be too afraid that the coldness would affect the medicine. But I'm no doctor...I just keep mine in a dark, cool closet.

I too have used my injections wayyyyyyy after the expiration date listed and had good results.....

I agree with Clavers - I would do anything to get out of the pain.

Hope you continue to stay pain free!!!!!! :)

Mia