Patriot Nurse on drug shelf life

[problemchild]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph0LtznsDH8

[OHOD]

I have some thoughts...

1. Interesting video.
2. What's with the glasses?
3. I asked this same question to an MD and here is what he said..."It isn't that the drugs become ineffective, it's that over time there continues to be a chemical reactions in the drug that create harmful results." He did not say what those results are, but I would think that you could count on one of the following outcomes...

a. Chemical reactions create a byproduct that is tolerated by the body and is metabolized through the liver and kidney.
b. Those that have compromised renal and liver function may be affected by these chemicals.
c. In extreme situations, death may occur.

What would I do?
Rotate my stock if it is not cost prohibitive.
Finally, I would ask anyone...
Would you rather take newly manufactured Cipro or one that has been on the shelf for 8 years?

[OHOD]

Thanks for posting.
That was an interesting video.

Again, what's with the glasses?

[Joewy]

I have some thoughts...

1. Interesting video.
2. What's with the glasses?
3. I asked this same question to an MD and here is what he said..."It isn't that the drugs become ineffective, it's that over time there continues to be a chemical reactions in the drug that create harmful results." He did not say what those results are, but I would think that you could count on one of the following outcomes...

a. Chemical reactions create a byproduct that is tolerated by the body and is metabolized through the liver and kidney.
b. Those that have compromised renal and liver function may be affected by these chemicals.
c. In extreme situations, death may occur.

What would I do?
Rotate my stock if it is not cost prohibitive.
Finally, I would ask anyone...
Would you rather take newly manufactured Cipro or one that has been on the shelf for 8 years?

I took Cipro in Africa that had been expired for 9 years. A pack of 10 cost me 4 dollars. Worked like a champ.

[mcsoupman]

PC, great link brother! I am glad someone is looking into that stuff.

OHOD, I don't think anyone will argue with you about would you rather have new or older. The argument is really how often do I have to rotate and at what cost?

[GrizzlyGuy]

Armageddon Medicine is a good blog to read on this topic. She started by guest-posting on SurvivalBlog.com and now does her own thing. A few of the best articles:

Expired Medications (part 1, part 2, part 3, from her SurvivalBlog days)

Best Antibiotic Doses to Stockpile

Multi-use antibiotic for stockpiling: azithromycin

How to Get Your Doctor to Help You Stockpile Medicine (from her SurvivalBlog days)

[problemchild]

Thanks for posting.
That was an interesting video.

Again, what's with the glasses?

Shes hiding her identity.

[OHOD]

Shes hiding her identity.

Hehehehehee
I'm sure her coworkers have no idea she is doing this.
I think it's funny.

[OHOD]

OHOD, I don't think anyone will argue with you about would you rather have new or older. The argument is really how often do I have to rotate and at what cost?

Good point.

[Got Stuff?]

Shes hiding her identity.

I would too!

Though quite a horrible job in trying to do so though. This stuff scares me and what scares me even more is that some people may take this advice into their own hands and hurt their selves or someone else.

I guess it boils down to doing your own research on meds that you use yourself or are planning on using and using common sense.

I would agree though that if it came down to taking expired meds or dying, most would make the choice to do what they could to decrease the chance of sure death.

I'll leave you with this example. Your gallon of milk expired 4 days ago. Is it still good? The good thing about milk is that it's easy to tell. The bad thing about some meds is that you likely won't know until you have a bad reaction!

[problemchild]

Did anyone even watch the video? I see a lot of nagging about this subject and Im thinking no one watched it.

SHE CLEARLY STATES WHICH DRUGS ARE SAFE AFTER EXPIRED AND WHICH ARE NOT!!! SHE ALSO CLEARLY STATES THAT THE BURDEN OF SIDE EFFECTS ARE ON YOU. DO YOUR HOMEWORK FIRST!

[xgi1991]

Did anyone even watch the video? I see a lot of nagging about this subject and Im thinking no one watched it.

SHE CLEARLY STATES WHICH DRUGS ARE SAFE AFTER EXPIRED AND WHICH ARE NOT!!! SHE ALSO CLEARLY STATES THAT THE BURDEN OF SIDE EFFECTS ARE ON YOU. DO YOUR HOMEWORK FIRST!

Agreed, she list the sources, the Army has done extensive research on this, and it is all out there for you to read.

[Total Supply]

I have seen the video many times and a lot of her other videos (with out glasses) she is all over it like a hobo on a ham sandwich. I have done research and she is right.

[donger]

There are specific medications you do not want to take after the expiration date. But on the whole, most medications are safe and effective to take after the expiration date has passed. In fact most can be taken years after the expiration date.

Yes, I'm a professional, but don't take this as medical advice, etc, etc.

[problemchild]

There are specific medications you do not want to take after the expiration date. But on the whole, most medications are safe and effective to take after the expiration date has passed. In fact most can be taken years after the expiration date.

Yes, I'm a professional, but don't take this as medical advice, etc, etc.

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