1. Check Expiration Dates
Prescription medications and over-the-counter (OTC) staples like Tylenol, allergy meds, and topical creams all have a shelf life. While they may not suddenly become dangerous the day after they expire, their effectiveness can decline over time, or they could become unsafe because of how the drug compounds break down.
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“Expired products can absolutely lose potency,” says Mike Ren, MD, a family physician at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. “For many medications, this means they may not work as intended, which is especially concerning for [potentially lifesaving] medications like antibiotics, EpiPens, or heart…
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