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About Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.
Expertise
I can answer a broad range of questions related to community pharmacy practice. My particular interests include childrens` health and safe medication use for seniors. As the mother of two small children, I am quite knowledgable on many parenting issues from how to handle a baby with colic to how to get kids to take their medicine. With regards to medication use in seniors, I can answer questions about adverse effects, drugs to generally avoid in that population, and disease management issues.

Experience
I entered the world of pharmacy as a technician for approximately six years. I then went on to receive my Doctor of Pharmacy degree and now work for the Federal Government as an outpatient pharmacist.

Publications
Drug Topics Feb.2006 edition ("Why a Kiddie Corner Makes Sense"),
I also recently submitted an article to Pharmacy Times entitled "How to Help Parents Cope With Colic" which is scheduled for publication in the near future.

Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology (Old Dominion University 1997)
Pharm.D.(Virginia Commonwealth University 2002)

 
   

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Topic: Pharmacy



Expert: Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.
Date: 5/5/2007
Subject: Percocet and expiration timeframe

Question
dear Dr.,

I had ear surgery Thu. (5/3/07) and got a generic script for percocet 7.5-325mg.  I wanted to use my old script first (from 1/2003) generic percocet 5-325 mg.  What are the side effects/adverse reactions from a 4 year old generic perscription of percocet?  I took one so far, but want to know if I'm doing more harm than good taking the 4 yr old script.

Thank you in advance,

Doug

Answer
Dear Doug,

While the expired Percocet will most likely not hurt you, it will probably not help much either. I would throw out your old percocet and get the new prescription filled.

Hope you feel better soon!

Best,
Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.

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