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shoeboy · Joined: 19 Apr 2006 Posts: 11

I need to get medication while in KSA but can not afford to get a years worth before I go. Is it possible to have it sent in if it is not available in the country?

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trapezius · Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:14 pm Post subject:

Everything is available here. What medication?

shoeboy · Joined: 19 Apr 2006 Posts: 11

Is it possible to have medication sent in if it is not available there?

trapezius · Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:12 pm Post subject:

I wouldn't do it. Packages are routinely opened. So if it is a prescription medication, it would be impounded I believe. I don't know of anybody who has tried this before.

Linda467 · Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 138 Location: A Secret

I mentioned this too to staff at my Embassy and was told no problem with Ibuprofen, antihistaminics (for allergies) and vitamins or vitamin complex that I regularly use, they sell them there too so need to bring them too but they did make a point with anfetaminas (not sure how you translate this in English) because they consider them drugs.

They also went trough the whole list with alcohol, pork and the works which I don�t have a problem with as I don�t drink or some but I will be missing my eggs and bacon and the world famous "hard cured ham" ouch ! Sad

Cleopatra · Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:34 pm Post subject:

shoeboy · Joined: 19 Apr 2006 Posts: 11

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Linda467 · Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 138 Location: A Secret

For the record and any misunderstandings I want to make I point I don�t drink, smoke or take any chemicals whatsoever and do workout on a daily basis so I�ll be Sad

if I cannot find a Gym to use on a regular basis, my only main concern.

I�ve personally found an excellent combination of Mediterranean diet and exercise Laughing

Good day

trapezius · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:13 am Post subject:

I wasn't aware the Meditarranean Diet included bacon and hard-cured ham Cool

Linda467 · Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 138 Location: A Secret

Trap,

Bacon isn�t but I only take it moderately but the hard cured ham yes it is included in the Mediterranean diet just a much as Olive oil - you won�t see many of us obese, a bit chunky maybe Very Happy

�cause we have the weather to go out and workout the calories !

Regarding other questions I�ve never taking any of this sh..... in my life, never have, never will. Regular exercise and diet the best reccommendation I can give for a healthy body and mind Very Happy

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

15yearsinQ8 · Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 462 Location: kuwait

you'd be taking chances
1) in declaring contents 'medicine' on a customs label as required in registered mail or in express mail service (Fedex, dhl, etc) - if you don't accurately declare contents, you forfeit the right of a claim
2) in not declaring it in orxdinary post

most medicines are available and cheaper in the gulf - pm a saudi resident on this branch is my advice

Mia Xanthi · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 3:41 pm Post subject:

The only way that I would advise you to bring in prescription medication is to bring it with you.

It should be in sealed containers which are placed in a sealed bag, and you MUST have a rather official-looking letter with you from your doctor confirming that you take the medication under a doctor's prescription. (Make sure the letter has stamps on it - everything has got to have stamps on it in the Middle East to be official.)

I have brought in large quantities of medication this way, and I have never had a problem. However, I would not try it with opiates, tranquilizers, or amphetimines of any kind. Those drugs that are controlled in the US are highly illegal in Saudi Arabia and importing them could end up in arrest.