Hello all,

For all you younger people I am sure this is not a big issue, but its important to remember none the less. Remember to always take copies of your prescriptions on vacation. Its very important in the event that you forget, run out of, or have complications with the medication that you have information accessible.

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Is it possible to get most prescriptions filled in countries around the world? I have heard that the names of medications might be different and cause complications. Can anyone share their experiences trying to get prescriptions filled in Central or South America? (expenses, time, etc.)

What I like to do is scan my prescriptions and then email them to myself or save it in my inbox on my online email account (like Yahoo). That way, even if you lose the hardcopy that you brought with you, you can go into any internet cafe and print it out. I also leave a copy with relatives back home and they can fax it to me. This also very important for eyeglass prescriptions. I wear glasses and while my prescription is not necessarily bad (-1.5), my trip would basically be ruined if I lost my glasses. However, I do carry a spare set as well as contacts.

I do this with all my travel documents (passports, visas, etc.).

ya its true. you should always take your prescription with you. is a must i think. i always keep this thing woth me. one of my frnd has azma. she always keeps her prescription and some emergency required medicines with her.

chi. wrote:Is it possible to get most prescriptions filled in countries around the world? I have heard that the names of medications might be different and cause complications. Can anyone share their experiences trying to get prescriptions filled in Central or South America? (expenses, time, etc.)

You need to take the GENERIC name as well as the brand name.
ie - neurofen is the brand name, ibuprofen is the generic name.
All drugs have a generic name.

Drug names differ from country to country. Here is a list that should work in Mexico and Central America.

http://books.google.com/books?id=68-AgrfUa-4C