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Old Jul 26, 2009, 08:59 PM
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Weird about the expired meds. I mean, I know that expiration dates are a part of a scam (in terms of pharmaceuticals put an agent into the tablets to make them less than effective over time because they make more money if pharmacies have to reorder them when they don't sell), but I didn't think the concept altogether was BS...i.e. the dates are a hoax. I guess it would be cheaper just to stamp an arbitrary date on the box. Most drugs would be good for decades if no such expiration agent were added to them, provided they were not exposed to the elements: heat, light, cold or moisture.

This is my opinion. I have no idea what the FDA says about the above, so don't take my word on it. It's just what I've heard doctors say when they talk to their close friends.

I don't have a beef with the pharmaceutical companies, though, because they send me my meds for free. And I'd be in very bad shape without them.

Seroquel makes me super groggy the next day. I take as little as possible and deal with less than a full night of sleep. I've heard that the higher the dose, the less the sleepiness effect. Like your body builds up an immunity or something? Maybe like Benadryl works less well over time?

Anywhose, just a thought.
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