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(Message started by: calikat on Nov 7^th, 2005, 8:39pm)

Title: Is expired Imitrex safe?
Post by calikat on Nov 7^th, 2005, 8:39pm

Hi there,
I have been in remission for a few years. My last episode with clusters was back in 2001, and my doctor loaded me up with a great supply of the imitrex injectible cartridges and the injection mechanism. I held on to my supply, and have enjoyed the past few years without a single brain pain. Unfortunately, the demon returned last week and I have been suffering significantly every night for about 7 days without relief. Imitrex was the only thing that worked for me in the past. I have no insurance right now and I can't afford the imitrex pills or any other medication. I found my supply of imitrex injectible cartridges and they are expired. The date on the cartridges says March of 2002. Does anyone know if it is safe or what will happen if I inject imitrex that is past its expiration date? Any help would be much appreciated.
In pain again....
Kat in San Diego
:'(

Title: Re: Is expired Imitrex safe?
Post by Gator on Nov 7^th, 2005, 8:58pm

Yes

BTW, Kat, there is another thread of this same topic on this very page. You will also find many threads on the same topic by using the Search link in the menu at the top of this screen.

Title: Re: Is expired Imitrex safe?
Post by Phil9 on Nov 8^th, 2005, 4:46am

I have used expired imitrex and it still worked. how out dated it is?

Title: Re: Is expired Imitrex safe?
Post by Svenn on Nov 8^th, 2005, 4:52am

Its safe to use expired trex up to 2 years after the expiredate acording to what my doc tells me at least

Svenn

Title: Re: Is expired Imitrex safe?
Post by Jimmy B. on Nov 8^th, 2005, 7:45am

Read the following link....

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05150/512789.stm