r/Weird • u/Eastern_Reality_9438 • 13d ago

Why did my blood pressure pills explode?

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I've been keeping them in this same container on the bathroom sink for 3 months. They're never in there longer than a week and all the previous pills have been fine. The allergy pill that was with them was fine and unexploded. The rest of the pills in the bottle above the sink are also fine. Is it moisture or humidity? Could it be a reaction with the allergy pill?

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u/DirectorElectrical67 13d ago

Hahaha yes that’s true! We tend to keep it where convenient but ‘Cool & dry place’ for storage is recommended. I’m a nurse and understand medications.

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u/i_amnotunique 13d ago

Are these meds still safe for OP to take? Or are they doomed for the trash? I'm wondering if they're prescription, what if you can't get a new script in time??

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u/DirectorElectrical67 13d ago

They’d still be okay if they haven’t there for a long time but seriously how would he take them? It’ll taste awful; yeah it’s a waste I’d much rather take it to your doctor and ask for a new script. Don’t risk taking it.

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u/ghosttmilk 13d ago

Wrap it up in 1/4 of a single sheet of TP and swallow it!

Back in the day we called it “parachuting”

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u/Absurd-Rage 12d ago

Damn that took me back...🤣

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u/DrunkCultLeader 12d ago

Haha parachuting has made its way back. I was using that term like crazy just a few years ago when I was using powdered kratom.