expired methylphenid?

a friend of mine came across a really old bottle of methylphenid (generic ritalin) the other day; she said it was from december of 2001. she asked me if i thought it would be safe to take, and i couldn't give her an answer. i imagine something like that would lose potency over time, but does it run the risk of being harmful or dangerous being expired that long? i figured i would come here and inquire...

 

i took expired dexamphetamine that was about 4 years past its expiry date & it was perfectly fine, i guess 8 years may be a little different. I honestly cant say if it would be safe to take them or not!

 

they will be fine, ive eaten meds that were expired longer then that and they were fine.....

 

As long as it was kept well it should prolly be fine

 

i don't see how anything in the meds could have magically turned toxic...if anything it just won't be as potent.

if you don't reply, we all know that 8 year old ritalin DOES INFACT KILL A PERSON.

 

all is well.