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Updated October 31, 2023 Mon, October 22, 2012 Is it still ok to take Cyclobenzaprine pills two months after expiration? 12 Replies Hi tonya, You might be surprised to know that certain drugs are actually okay to take for up to 15 years after expiration, whereas others such as antibiotics can become toxic. My personal assumption is that two-month old Cyclobenzaprine should be perfectly fine to take. Given the option, I would still feel safe taking it within that time frame. The article linked below, by Harvard University, should help shed some light on the topic of expired medication: health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/update1103a.shtml On a related note, while the topic of drug expiration may be based on arbitrary numbers & best guesstimates, according to Rising Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of Cyclobenzaprine, the "expected" shelf-life of the drug is 24 months (2 years). Reference: https://risingpharma.com/product/2392/ NOTE: For maximizing the shelf-life, the product description depicted on Rising Pharmaceuticals website as well as on DailyMed suggest that the recommended storage temperature is 20-25 degree celsius (68-77 degrees fahrenheit). I hope this info helps patients make a more informed decision when it comes to their expired medication! Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant and it doesn't get dangerous once past the expiration date, but it can lose some effectiveness. I doubt there would be a lot of chance just 2 months past the expiration date, but a lot of it depends on how it was stored. For instance, if you had it stored somewhere warm, dark and dry there will be less degradation than if you had it stored in your bathroom medicine cabinet where moisture can get to them and there can be temperature extremes. Really, the best thing to do would be to see your doctor for a new prescription and just dispose of these, but I
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