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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
I have a dose pack of methylprednisolone 4 mg that expired 09/2020. Is it still safe to take now? I stored it in a coolDoctor's Assistant chat Customer: I have a dose pack of methylprednisolone 4 mg that expired 09/2020. Is it still safe to take now? I stored it in a cool dry place.Doctor's Assistant: The Neurologist can help. Just a couple quick questions before I transfer you. Has methylprednisolone helped at all? Any side effects? Customer: yes it has. I have COVID and as a result I lost my voice. In the past the dose pack helped me get my voice back after a cold no side effectsDoctor's Assistant: How long have you had the loss of voice? Is this a new concern? Customer: I was tested positive on June 1 and lost my voice pretty much right awayDoctor's Assistant: And how old are you? Customer: 77 years oldDoctor's Assistant: The Neurologist can help. Just a couple quick questions before I transfer you. How long have you had the loss of voice? Do you have a cough, fever, or shortness of breath? Customer: i have loss of voice for two weeks. I cough (less now), no fever, a little shortness of breath, no energyDoctor's Assistant: Where are you located? How widespread is COVID-19 in your area? Customer: On May 30 I travelled from Florida to Amsterdam the Netherlands. On June 1 I got Covid. I am now in Amsterdam the NEtherlands. I don't know how widespread COVID-19 is here.Doctor's Assistant: How long have you been using methylprednisolone? What's your gender? Customer: I didn't start methylprednisolone yet, since I wasn't sure with the expiration date. I use Advair twice a day. I am a female.Doctor's Assistant: Anything else in your medical history you think the Doctor should know? Customer: I have asthma symptoms when I get a cold and I take Advair. I also have Ventolin in case of emergency. I have sleep apnea, but couldn't use CPAP machine because of cough. I took PaxLovid on the first day (June 1) when I got symptoms. I know I am not allergic to prednizone, I am allergic to codeine, valium, benadryl.Answered by timothyw106 in 1 min 2 years agoDoctor 26,763 satisfied customersHello and Welcome to Just Answer! I am a Medical Doctor in the US and I have over eight years of experience. I have the opportunity to help you today.I'm sorry to hear that you're having voice issues. Methylprednisolone would be safe to take now even if it expired two years ago. The problem is that it may have little to no effect as medication effectiveness decreases with time after the expiration. Is the medrol dose pack sealed?CustomerIt is
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