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vpham1117
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Prescription medications in Vietnam by Jim-Minh
I have three medications that I take here in the US that can't be purchased in Vietnam or Thailand (AFAIK). I have also found that even blood pressure and diabetes medications can't be shipped to Vietnam. I am facing the prospect of making a ...
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Hi, My mother is living in Hcm, Vietnam. About 12 years ago, she had the triple bypass surgery from private hospital. I gave my sister $10k to take care my mom health problem. They did use only about 7k. The surgery went well, every 3 months she ... Read More
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Prescription medications in Vietnam by Jim-Minh
I have three medications that I take here in the US that can't be purchased in Vietnam or Thailand (AFAIK). I have also found that even blood pressure and diabetes medications can't be shipped to Vietnam. I am facing the prospect of making a ...
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Thanks! By the way, you have any preference with hospital, doctors. Vu Read More
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Prescription medications in Vietnam by Jim-Minh
I have three medications that I take here in the US that can't be purchased in Vietnam or Thailand (AFAIK). I have also found that even blood pressure and diabetes medications can't be shipped to Vietnam. I am facing the prospect of making a ...
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Thanks for your response. I just want to know if they have metoprolol and altorvastatin Vu Read More
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Prescription medications in Vietnam by Jim-Minh
I have three medications that I take here in the US that can't be purchased in Vietnam or Thailand (AFAIK). I have also found that even blood pressure and diabetes medications can't be shipped to Vietnam. I am facing the prospect of making a ...
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Hi Jim, Could you let me know if you find any source to get medication in Vietnam. I am planning to go back to Vietnam to stay, but I need my medication. I agree with your thoughts that you have to get back to states very 3 or 6 months, and cost the ... Read More