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sledge038 · #1 02-03-2008, 10:31

hi good ppl.
im heading back to patong for 2 months in may.
i know that alot of things are available in LOS pharmacy,s.
i would like to know if anyone can tell me if i can get my meds there or i bring my own.
they are

Ramipril
Bisoprolol
Venlafaxine

if they are available would i have to bring my aussie script to get them??or they just be over the counter?
any help guys is greatly appreciated

Masterwoodsman · #2 02-03-2008, 10:38

The first 2 should be no problem as i believe they are used in the reduction of high blood pressure... can buy over counter no probs...

The third i'm not so sure as it is an anti-depressant and most people that come to LOS are never usually depressed once they step off the plane !!!

In all honesty, most if not all drugs are available over the counter in good Pharmacies....

sledge038 · #3 02-03-2008, 10:47

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Originally Posted by Masterwoodsman

The third i'm not so sure as it is an anti-depressant and most people that come to LOS are never usually depressed once they step off the plane !!!
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5555555555555555, yes good one.
thanks for the info MW

i hope to meet you and several other BM,s this trip coming.

dennisinkamala · #4 02-03-2008, 11:12

My understandi ng is that as the Thai governmnt is locked in battle with the WHO over generics, Thailand has taken, rightly in my opinion, a hard line and most, if not all,m script drugs are available over the counter.
To be on the safe side, esp with Venlaxafine as it is considered to be a class 3, I would carry a script or letter from your doctor to be on the safe side.
Be aware that you will probably be offerred a generic so make sure it is an Indian made one as they are probably the best in the World, assay properly so you can be assured of a quality poduct.