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Usually not and some medications can be harmful

Generally, it’s a good practice to avoid taking any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications after their printed expiration date and always consult with your healthcare provider before taking something that has expired. The manufacturer sets medication expiration dates, and they do not always mean that the medication stops working after that date. Some medications can be harmful or cause health risks if taken after their expiration date. Storing your medications as instructed on their labels can help them keep their potency until their expiration date. Generally, it’s a good practice to avoid taking any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications after their printed expiration date and always consult with your healthcare provider before taking something that has expired.

The manufacturer sets medication expiration dates, and they do not always mean that the medication stops working after that date. Some medications can be harmful or cause health risks if taken after their expiration date. Storing your medications as instructed on their labels can help them keep their potency until their expiration date.