TonyinFla Posted March 15, 2008 #1 Share Posted March 15, 2008 We used to get retin-a in Mexico and one day my daughter said "I'm not putting that on my skin. what if it burns my face off?" Since then we have never bought drugs down there. I've looked and they have some common antibiotics as well as some skin things, and bedroom enhancers. How do you know its the real thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtcruzr Posted March 15, 2008 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Well you really don't. So think about this: Who is most likely to have quality drugs for sell down there? How about the Walmart Pharmacy over at Playa del Carmen? It's just a ferry ride over and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clackey Posted March 15, 2008 #3 Share Posted March 15, 2008 We have bought antibiotics in Mexico and Belize for over 5 years. Never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted March 16, 2008 #4 Share Posted March 16, 2008 We've bought medicine in Cozumel at Chedraui. They came in their factory sealed packaging. The pharmacist at Chedraui was very helpful and spoke excellent English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyinFla Posted March 16, 2008 Author #5 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I can't picture a pharmacy on the main drag, is there one near? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartygrad95 Posted March 16, 2008 #6 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Why are you buying anti-biotics? Are you doctors, and have made a diagnosis that requires the use of anti-biotics? Ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clackey Posted March 16, 2008 #7 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Why are you buying anti-biotics? Are you doctors, and have made a diagnosis that requires the use of anti-biotics? Ridiculous. If it was any of your business, I would tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyinFla Posted March 16, 2008 Author #8 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Why are you buying anti-biotics? Are you doctors, and have made a diagnosis that requires the use of anti-biotics? Ridiculous. I love people who think they can dictate everyone's business. Life is so much better with your opinions. Not that it is any of your business in this world, but..... In the case of Retin-a its a prescription from a doctor, but its 9.00 per tube in Mexico and 175.00 per tube in the US. AND just so YOU are ok with my saving money; I am a listened, insured, bonded financial advisor and I authorize my saving $166.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartygrad95 Posted March 16, 2008 #9 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I love people who think they can dictate everyone's business. Life is so much better with your opinions. Not that it is any of your business in this world, but..... In the case of Retin-a its a prescription from a doctor, but its 9.00 per tube in Mexico and 175.00 per tube in the US. AND just so YOU are ok with my saving money; I am a listened, insured, bonded financial advisor and I authorize my saving $166.00. Retin-A is NOT an antibiotic. Big difference. Antibiotics were mentioned. I am more concerned with the overuse of antibiotics rather than someone's personal vanity. By all means by your Retin-A there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyinFla Posted March 16, 2008 Author #10 Share Posted March 16, 2008 What if the same were true for the antibiotics? I just try to never judge people, esecially when I don't know the whole story. I live and let live. What seed in the tourny do you think you'll get today? I'm a Hoosier and am thining we fell to a 6. :( rough ending for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartygrad95 Posted March 16, 2008 #11 Share Posted March 16, 2008 What if the same were true for the antibiotics? I just try to never judge people, esecially when I don't know the whole story. I live and let live. What seed in the tourny do you think you'll get today? I'm a Hoosier and am thining we fell to a 6. :( rough ending for us. I should just live and let live.. but the overuse of antibiotics in this country maddens me. We will get a 5 or 6 seed. I don't think we deserve anything higher than 7. For all the times that Izzo has gotten MORE out of a team, this is the opposite. This team is disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyinFla Posted March 16, 2008 Author #12 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I know; I thought you guys were the ones to beat. Our whole coaching fiasco ruined our year. It really sucks, because we had it going for a while. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter-n-GB Posted March 17, 2008 #13 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Nice thread hijack!! There's the American Pharmacy, right in town. Have at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenf333 Posted March 17, 2008 #14 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Why are you buying anti-biotics? Are you doctors, and have made a diagnosis that requires the use of anti-biotics? Ridiculous. I'm guessing because of price... What difference does it make to you. Nice thread hijack!! There's the American Pharmacy, right in town. Have at it! SOOOO True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicnat Posted March 17, 2008 #15 Share Posted March 17, 2008 but the overuse of antibiotics in this country maddens me. Just because they purchase antibiotics does not mean that they overuse or abuse them. I know from experience that I get sinus infections since my teen years. I know the difference from a cold, a virus or a sinus infection because my body reacts the exact same way each time. Before I go to the doctor I know what the diagnosis is going to be. I don't think anyone is purchasing antibiotics for recreational use or to abuse, but when you know you have an infection maybe the poster would like to save money. As you referred to earlier about not having a medical degree, it is not the patients overusing antibiotics, it is doctors with medical degrees that tend to over prescribe them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted March 17, 2008 #16 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Just because they purchase antibiotics does not mean that they overuse or abuse them. I know from experience that I get sinus infections since my teen years. I know the difference from a cold, a virus or a sinus infection because my body reacts the exact same way each time. Before I go to the doctor I know what the diagnosis is going to be. I don't think anyone is purchasing antibiotics for recreational use or to abuse, but when you know you have an infection maybe the poster would like to save money. As you referred to earlier about not having a medical degree, it is not the patients overusing antibiotics, it is doctors with medical degrees that tend to over prescribe them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyinFla Posted March 17, 2008 Author #17 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Is it possible to hijack my own thread? I'm sure there are many reasons for one to buy prescriptions out of the U.S.. I simply was asking do we trust them. I know in Calica last year the name of the drug was hand written on the package. I am sure it was so we un-educated Americans can read them, but it was a little odd looking. IU got hosed with an 8 seed, they were ranked in the top 10 for a better part of the year, and top 20 all year. 8 seed?? I thought MSU got it a little easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cusyl Posted March 17, 2008 #18 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I have bought medicine in Mexico for at least 30 years. It is the same stuff that is in the USA. In fact, when I order online Plavix it comes from India in a sealed package from the manufacturer. Why order online? It is $5.00 per pill in the USA for the same thing I pay less than $1.00 for. Retin A from Mexico is fine. Go online and see how you are supposed to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter-n-GB Posted March 17, 2008 #19 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Is it possible to hijack my own thread? You bet! When the topic goes from Rx drugs to sports talk, that is considered a hijack. :p No big deal. As for drugs, as long as you buy from reputable sellers (American Drug Store, Chedraui), you need not worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clackey Posted March 17, 2008 #20 Share Posted March 17, 2008 You bet! When the topic goes from Rx drugs to sports talk, that is considered a hijack. :p No big deal. This is the perfect thread for sports and drugs. This is where the athletes get their steroids for half price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter-n-GB Posted March 17, 2008 #21 Share Posted March 17, 2008 ROFL!!!! :) I never did like Roger Clemens when he was with the Red Sox!! :eek: P.S. for the record, the only drug I've ever purchased in Mexico was a box of Chiclida (chewable Dramamine) in Playa del Carmen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reno3 Posted March 19, 2008 #22 Share Posted March 19, 2008 My son was just given a prescription for Benzaclin (it's for acne). It is a cream. Does anyone know if I can get this in Cozumel? We had it filled but I have two refills. Our cost is $30.00 per perscription. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garptsmqt Posted March 20, 2008 #23 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Last week, I purchased a 60 count bottle of the MX version of Prilosec for $12.00, which would be about $40 for that amount in the U.S. I will know within two days if they work. If they don't I'll let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garptsmqt Posted March 24, 2008 #24 Share Posted March 24, 2008 They work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mygirlchandler Posted March 25, 2008 #25 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Will you be asked for a script? How does this work? In college, I went to a border town (Progresso? Matamoras? I don't remember!) on fall break. My friend got an entire bottle of Valium and we brought it home for my aunt. Had we been stopped on the way home, I'm pretty sure we would have been arrested. Is this true? Not true? I suffer from anxiety (and am prescribed meds by my doctor). I would love to bring some home with me, but I do not want to do anything illegal as I am a responsible parent. Just curious! Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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