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#9264 - 09/14/02 02:54 AM Medications
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Can I keep my medications potent for longer periods of time if they are frozen or refrigerated. I've come across a large supply of exspensive meds that I would only use in case of an emergency.

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#9265 - 09/14/02 05:57 AM Re: Medications
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There is an article that may be of interest on the life of medications at: http://www.rense.com/general29/fom.htm <br> Neal

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#9266 - 09/14/02 07:45 AM Re: Medications
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Registered: 01/16/02
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Interesting article!<br>Thanks for the link and the eye opener.... <br><br>
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#9267 - 09/14/02 11:31 PM Re: Medications
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Great website Thanks.<br>My question still stands. Will freezing or refrigeration prolong their potency life?

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#9268 - 09/15/02 07:47 AM Re: Medications
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Registered: 10/10/01
Posts: 966
Loc: Seattle, WA
I suspect it depends on the specific drug. I would check with your doctor or pharmacist.<br><br>-john

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#9269 - 09/16/02 02:15 AM Re: Medications
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Most tablets are stable at 15-25 deg C<br><br>Freezing them and the subsequent thawing process may damage the medication.<br>Refrigeration on the other hand will prevent moisture & heat from damaging the medication, so go ahead and refrigerate it, as it does slow down degeneration and therefore maintain the potency of the medication<br><br>
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#9270 - 09/17/02 01:15 AM Re: Medications
Anonymous
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Thanks! Great Info!

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