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Marianeto1962

I take Sumatripan for migraines and I do have to take that when I get a bad headache. I know there are some medications that you cannot take into the country.  How would I know if this medication is one that is not allowed? I will call the Guardian today  to see if they carry this medication. I do have some that I can take but again I need to know if I can take this into the country , I don't want to have any problems.

Fred

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ladivo779

Yes you can easily buy it from online sites like Tokopedia under the name Triptagic. It's actually what my wife's doctor friend suggests doing.



Cost is around £30 for a strip of 10 tablets. It's not that common in many pharmacies but you can definitely find it here.

Also, I just messaged my pharmacist friend who works at a hospital here and he says that they do keep it in stock in their pharmacy. He says that you need to have a prescription which is usually given by a neuro specialist.

Marianeto1962

thank you for that information I do appreciate it.

Marianeto1962

thank you that information.  My insurance pays for it here in the states I wonder if I took some with me if the they would confiscate it at the airport.  Getting  a  Neurologist to give me a prescription might  be challenging in Bali, I can bring my medical records with me. I can see I have some research to do. This is more important to me than housing , I can always find a rental but meds is most important of all, at least for me.

ladivo779

If you do bring meds into Indonesia you should bring a letter from your doctor and the prescription along with the meds. Customs have never stopped me when I top up with meds from nearby Malaysia, but it's better to be prepared. I don't know if you need to produce a prescription when buying them online locally, perhaps not, but at hospitals  you would almost certainly need one. Some smaller pharmacies will sell you meds without asking for a prescription.

Anyway, all you need to do is see a doctor here for a one time consultation, show him your medical records and probably he will give you a prescription. You can discuss the number of tablets he gives you and the prescription can include repeat collections of the same meds (I think two more times) without having to visit him again. Some GP's might also give you a prescription based on your past medical records, not sure about that.

I know also that some pharmacies here are not that strict on prescriptions. Same in Malaysia, some will sell whatever you need over the counter.

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