Buying Medications in Mexico

[vsg_joanna 67]

So since I'm going to be in Mexico anyway I thought I would stock up on some of my pricey prescription meds since it would be cheaper there. I have asthma and need to use Qvar- about one inhaler monthly ($50 AFTER insurance!!)... do you guys know if I need a prescription with me to buy this? Maybe this is a dumb question, but I wasn't sure how that worked...

[vsg_joanna 67]

Okay I actually found the answer to my own questions- seems like if you need a prescription in the US you need one in Mexico. I'll try to get a copy from my doctor!

[MIPoohbear 6]

I have gotten antibiotics without a prescription.

[AnnieRGal 5]

If you take your original bottles/ inhalers you don't need an actual prescription. Only if it's a narcotic/controlled substance, you will need a prescription from your actual Dr. and a prescription from a Mexican Dr.

[NMJG 1,266]

Annie has it right. You only need a prescription for controlled substances. I stock up on Retin A and antibiotics when I'm there. Oddball US drugs are not cheaper there, though. I checked out Latisse (the eyelash stuff that is $120 for a 30 day supply here), but it wasn't any cheaper there I think vet meds are much cheaper there, however.

[NMJG 1,266]

Speaking of self-medicating, you can get Cuban rum in Mexico, which is divine. Can't get it here in the states and it's much better than Bacardi and reasonably priced.

Not that I drink with the sleeve, oh no, I never do that.......

[vsg_joanna 67]

Speaking of self-medicating, you can get Cuban rum in Mexico, which is divine. Can't get it here in the states and it's much better than Bacardi and reasonably priced.

Not that I drink with the sleeve, oh no, I never do that.......

HAHAHA funny that you bring up Cuban rum because my boyfriend already has plans to buy it there! Hopefully a few months post op I could try it.

Guess I'm definitely going to stock up on the asthma inhalers then!

[elenasal 44]

What the Spanish word for Valium ....could use about a million of them right about now! 4 weeks til surgery.....yikes!!!!

[elenasal 44]

What the Spanish word for Valium ....could use about a million of them right about now! 4 weeks til surgery.....yikes!!!!

[Susysleever 265]

Cuban rum? I usually get kahlua or petron. For guests

[rhw94123 115]

I got Latisse there for $38 each. (At the central biz district pharmacy called "Gusher"). Got inhalers for my son for $6 each, too:)!

[Susysleever 265]

I'm the naughty person that buys antibiotics. Also prednisone for asthma.