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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
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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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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