Shaking well before drinking didn't seem to be of much use here.

Not sure what Alt was thinking, drinking a whole potion he had found - even though it had expired over fourteen hundred years ago. Whether you call it brave, careless or just plain foolish, it seems to be of little matter now; the magic contained within is starting to take effect and hopefully the results will be more memorable than the awful taste.

Remember, even though magic items may be consumed after laying abandoned in caves and chests in games, this may not always be the case when applied to your own situation.