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Travelling with ADD/ADHD prescriptions to Vietnam?

  • Hi, My family and I are taking a trip to Vietnam ( we are actually leaving quite soon), and two members of our family are currently taking Dextroamphetamine (similar to Adderall in the US) as medication for Attention Deficit Disorder. As this is a controlled or restricted medication (i.e. the government has to give approval of the diagnosis before the psychiatrist can prescribe the medication, as it is amphetamines). Does anyone know if there is any restrictions on taking ADD medications to Vietnam? We are from Australia, and the Vietnamese embassy here is HOPELESS and absolutely no help whatsoever, so we have no idea if we require any specific forms other than a letter form the prescribing psychiatrist or our prescriptions and identification. Please, any advice is REALLY appreciated.

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    The reason the VN embassy cannot help you is because- they don't understand your question ... there is very little restriction on prescription medication here. For most drugs you just walk into the pharmacy and buy. We don't have the huge medical bureaucracy in VN - nothing is subsidized so the government are not really interested. Just bring your medication and any supporting documentation and there will be no problems You may not be able to buy your drugs here though so bring enough for your trip ..

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i do not think that there are any kinds of restrictions for taking prescription drugs in vietnam

lam8824kds

You shouldn't have a problem traveling with the meds, and even refilling them in Vietnam, if you make sure to take any documents supporting the medication (prescriptions, medical records, etc.). My Dad has a long list of illnesses and a long list of prescription drugs and prescription equipment. He has traveled to Vietnam twice without issue. We make sure he travels with all medical records & prescriptions in case there are any questions concerning his health and medication. He was hospitalized in Ho Chi Minh City during his last trip for seven months, which his U.S. medical records came in very handy. He was there for so long that I had to send his refills by mail. The packages passed inspection in Vietnam by having hard copy prescriptions in the packing slip. On a side note: I agree with another post about ADD diagnosis. U.S. psychiatrists have a habit of being quick to judge that someone has ADD. It might not be a bad idea to take a vacation from the ADD medication during your trip and even try local remedies, such as acupuncture. Have a great trip!

MojaveDan

Your name of ID and the name in prescriptions the same is ok, no problem

Neighbour

ADD/ADHD are fake conditions, and that psychiatrist should have his office ramrodded and be tackled by the authorities for malpractice in my opinion.

Joe Crebbens

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