Ever rummaged through your medicine cabinet for relief from a throbbing headache, only to find that your go-to painkiller has past its “use by” date? Now you're left with a dilemma: Do you take the ...

Medically reviewed by Kristie Reed, PharmD Taking expired medications might make them less effective for treating conditions.Proper storage can extend a medication's effectiveness past the expiration ...

The "best by" and expiration dates on the box of cookies or jar of peanut butter in your pantry may not seem like a big deal, but is the same true for the medications in your bathroom cabinets? You've ...

Spring is the prime season to declutter closets, kitchens and garages — but don’t forget to add an annual medicine overhaul to your cleaning list. "Medications have expiration dates, just like food," ...

EpiPens are used to inject epinephrine to treat serious allergic reactions. It may not be safe or effective to use it after its expiration date. An expired EpiPen might not look any different to one ...