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Q: ortho evra expired - will it still work?

asked by: angelbaby1 on June 23rd, 2009

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i have recently started back on my ortho evra birth control patch after being off for several months. i changed my 2nd patch and noticed on the box it said to use before the manufactured date which was 2/2007.is this when the perscription expired as well? what are the chances of this patch still working since it has been expired so long?

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deteragram

replied on June 24th, 2009

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I don't think it's safe to use it. How long ago did you purchase it? If you have the receipt, there is a chance that you could exchange it for more effective, up to date patches.

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