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A neutral med? As for a med we have had, and didn't use all of it,did you have laying around and it was still good and used it later?

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Englewood, CO

I am wondering about your thoughts on the post here, I have done that with my insomnia med I have and also maybe a few other meds I have gotten prescribed for other conditions and illness (s) but I checked out if was ok for usage through looking into to be on the safe side of doing so, but what are your thoughts on the post here? Curious and wondering is all, amen

March 19
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Members discussed what to do with unused or expired medications, with the overwhelming consensus being that antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) should... Read more

Members discussed what to do with unused or expired medications, with the overwhelming consensus being that antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) should never be used past their expiration date since their effectiveness decreases over time, potentially increasing seizure risk. Several members shared practical disposal methods, including returning medications to pharmacies, participating in police station take-back programs, or attending community medication disposal days, while many cautioned against throwing pills in the trash or flushing them down toilets due to environmental contamination of soil, water, and food supplies. A recurring theme was the importance of proper medication management and safe disposal practices to protect both personal health and the broader ecosystem.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Police stations and other organizations have medicine disposal days. You bring in the medicine- no matter how little/much is left and they dispose of it for you.

April 2
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I had meds that I no longer take. I took them to the police station. That's where their to be taken

March 23
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Never take old medicine that's not good for you at all. You can get sick.

March 23
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

For AEDs, I'll keep them for a couple months past the date, but if their not used by then I'll toss them. Regarding other drugs it all depends as the efficacy drops off as it gets older. High power pain killers and lymphoma drugs I keep around

March 19
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Medication that I have stopped using is given back to my local pharmacy so they can destroy it.
I will not give out my medication to anyone, I would rather have it destroyed that way I know no other person can get their hands on it. It is not safe to throw medication down the toilet as medication will damage the sewer lines. I will not put medication down the sink as it will damage the water people drink. I will not put medication bottle into the trash as it can and will possibly be gotten a hold of by those that are trash diggers and I will not be blamed for someone's death. I would rather remove my medication safely by providing my medication to the pharmacy so they can remove it safely.

March 22

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