Is It Safe To Take Nsaids Past The Expiration Date

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Soy Milk Expiration Dates

I am a new dietitian, currently working for a non-profit agency solely caring for HIV/AIDS clients. We have a food pantry that is stocked for the most part by donations from our state/local food bank. One of the most recent products to be donated...

Response from Cade Fields-Gardner M.S., R.D.

The Cutting Edge

Because you are distributing foods and because persons with HIV infection and the potential for immune compromise is real, it would be wise to distribute items prior to the stamped expiration date. This is not to say that the product you have is... Read more »

Expiration date and potency of Atripla

Dear Doctor,Question: What is the time window in which Atripla retains potency sufficient for the... Read more »

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Expired drugs vs no drugs-How long are they effective?

Two weeks ago my partner developed what appears to be one KS lesion on his calf. He is HIV positive... Read more »

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Expiration date on condoms

Posted by Anonymous

Please remember to check the expiration date on condoms. I accidentally kept some expired ones in the bottom of the drawer, and when I noticed them I decided to test if they had gotten weak or what. I pushed my finger through and it broke real... Read more »

Expiration Date

Posted by Ronnie, 3 Replies

My milk has an expiration date, so does my soup, my medicines, and even me.

Sometimes, I don't think about it. Sometimes, it's the furthest thing from my mind. But, for some reason, today, while I was brushing my teeth - it entered my mind.

I'm on... Read more »

Encounter with prostitute, is it safe to date?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Good evening, this is a tough post for me. I hope this question isn't too controversial, but I think its something a lot of us deal with. I am looking for honest and open repsonses. Please respond.

Last week I had an encounter with a prostitute.... Read more »

Anyone caught hiv from expired condom?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

My question is one i havent seen - I used expired condoms. With a guy that likes to party. I also gave oral sex and no ejaculation in the mouth. Im scared to test. After incident i had severe joint pain. No sickness, did have weakness and trouble... Read more »

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