Korean Job Discussion Forums

[lizlemon]

Hello,

I will be going to Korea later this year and word has it that upon arriving, in order to get an alien card or whatever there needs to be a drug test.

I am on a small dose of an anti-depressant called paxil. However, during the health check I sent to my employer, I said I had no mental problems.

Anyways, I'm curious as to what they check for during the inspection and if something like this will show up.

Any help or insight is appreciated.

Thanks

[ChilgokBlackHole]

I didn't think Paxil metabolites were detectable in urine. Did you ask GSK?

[lizlemon]

I'm not even sure if the test is blood or urine to be honest... I'm going to my doctor this week to ask anyways but if anyone else has gone through this let me know

thanks

[bliss]

Don't worry at all.

The paxil in my body has never been detected in the medical tests in Korea.

Don't say anything to anyone about it!

[NYC_Gal]

It's a urine test. It won't show up.

[Illysook]

is it possible to get one's prescription for Paxil filled in Korea?

[ChilgokBlackHole]

I don't know Paxil, but any SSRI will do, they're all the same useless crap. I know Remeron is pretty easy to get.

[Weigookin74]

I got anti depressants filled here. But it was to quit smoking, not for depression. Champix? I think is the name.