pixlyjulie
American expat in Ecuador
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American
Lives in cuenca
Registration: 13 December 2011
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Medications available in Ecuador (Cuenca)? by Wanderlusting
Hi all, My boyfriend and I are planning to come to Cuenca for 3-6 months and we would like to know about the availability of the medications below. Any information you can share on any of these, including (a) whether they are available at all in ...
I have found it impossible and i have tried all places, including the military hospital who has a UCLA trained Orthopedic Dr. You can get tramadol and that is about it. Also, buprofinena patches but they are 80$ for a 15 day supply and dont work ... Read More
Preventative Meds needed for Ecuador by WendySueB
Hi! Can anyone tell me if we need typhoid shots? Malaria prevention pills? Can you easily get them there upon arrival or should we get them in the US before we leave? Thanks, Wendy
In cuenca, malaria is not an issue so prevention pills are not really necessary. That being said, if you plan to travel to the amazonas or the cost for a period of time, then you should consider it. You will need a yellow fever shot. AS well, you ... Read More
Medications available in Ecuador (Cuenca)? by Wanderlusting
Hi all, My boyfriend and I are planning to come to Cuenca for 3-6 months and we would like to know about the availability of the medications below. Any information you can share on any of these, including (a) whether they are available at all in ...
I take xanax and it is a availible but it is expensive. Depending on the dose. I take 2 mg a day, which is unheard of here. You need to go to a doctor (Depending on where you live i can suggest a very helpful one) and tell him exactly what you ... Read More
Meds availability in Ecuador by TimAndes
Is methodone or subutex or suboxone available with or without a perscription in Ecuador? I'm planning to Cuenca for long term stay and need to know if I can get these meds or If I just need to get off of them before I come down there! Any one living ...
I am sorry to hear about your medication needs and even more sorry to tell you that paid medications of any kind stronger than tramadol are impossible to get here. There are transdermic patches availible called temgesic but they ar 80$ for a 15 day ... Read More