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Latest post on 16 June 2011 - 09:23

Those of you that have children that take concerta - is it expensive in Dubai? What is the approx price for a months supply?

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Latest post on 19 August 2020 - 15:46

My recommendation For CONCERTA, ADDERALL Call/WhatsApp +27640564670 Dr immran in Dubai. Medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy Dr immran Adderall and Concerta call/whatsapp +27640564670 Duloxetine Venlafaxine Clonazepam Escitalopram Clonidine Risperidone Methylprednisolone Fluoxetine Dexmethylphenidate Lisdexamfetamine etc

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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 09:51

Thanks, me too. I have emailed her and we will see.

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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 09:27

and replied to you. Hope this helps. ACB

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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 09:24

did u get the email?

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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 09:15

just sent another email.

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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 09:14

try misanna dot ryan at gmail dot com check your spam i will try again

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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 09:09

Still no email, can you post me yours ACB

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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 09:02

let me know if you havn't got the email.

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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 08:59

Really you can help me!!! I have just emailed you! Looking forward to your reply!

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Latest post on 20 June 2011 - 00:57

Hi aircraftblonde, thanks so much for your help! I will talk to the doctor today and see if we can try the last option - Ritalin. Better with no medication than concerta. Thanks again!

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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 17:55

Hi there Dexedrine is definately not allowed here. I asked my trusty Pharmacist and he checked with other people as well. HTH ACB

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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 07:51

aircraftblonde - Thank you so much!!!!!!!! I hope she replies soon!

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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 07:44

I have emailed Dr Rasheed , she is in the states at the moment. Once I get her reply I will post. I will also ask our Pharmacist, he should know as well as he is well informed about these kind of drugs. ACB

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Latest post on 19 June 2011 - 02:39

I have tried and had no answer. its a very frustrating. I have had different answers too, 'if its not on the list, then its ok'............ but I have also read that not all controlled drugs are on the list...

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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 16:21

If the medication is banned there are NO exceptions.I noticed you already raised the subject about a month ago and posters gave some contact numbers.How did you get on with those ?.

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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 09:47

Can I ask one of you to do me a huge favor? Concerta really isn't working for me. I changed to this medication because I was told dexamphetamine(also known as Dexedrine) isn't on the controlled drug list. I don't want to end up in jail... So I was wondering if one of you would mind asking one of your doctors? If it is illegal and can it be got in Dubai? If no, is their special permission available to have it shipped in? I have emailed the drug control department twice and had no reply. I have also phoned and no one answers. It would really help me out!

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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 06:34

Never had to get any of the paperwork notarised. I think 3 months supply is the maximum you would be able to bring in with a valid prescription.

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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 19:05

what happens if you get caught without a prescription? if any drug is on the controlled list and you do not have the prescription etc for it you would be in deep trouble. remember that even in cough medicine in the uk there are substances that are banned here, and people have been put in jail for it before now. also have a letter from the doc and the original prescription if you are carrying it around to be on safe side. you should always have the drugs in the original containers too.

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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 11:42

what happens if you get caught without a prescription?

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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 11:34

When I phoned the UAE embassy in Aussie, they said, I had to get a letter from the doctor, have it notarized by a notary, then sent to the gov for their stamp and then sent to them with $60AUD..... you didn't have to do all this? Also that I could bring a three month supply with me....? Do you know anything about this?

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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 11:18

Forgot to mention Dr Shama Rasheeds number is 04 3440737

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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 11:16

You just need the prescription copies, you have to carry these with you all the time you have concerta on you as they are a Narcotic, for example, when travelling on holiday, you take the meds in your bag then the prescription copy has to be with you. I think for 36mgs it will cost around 250 Dhs. Also over here if you get a prescription you only have a day or so to fill it. If it is issued on the last day of the month then you have to fill it on that day, otherwise you need to go back and get another prescription. Nightmare I know!!!

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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 10:12

Also, what kind of documentation did you have in place to bring a few months worth into Dubai?

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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 10:11

Thanks for the replies. Can idea what the cost of a month supply (30) of 36mgs?

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Latest post on 17 June 2011 - 08:15

Dr Shama Rashid is also good. She is based at the Child Learning and Enrichment Centre, just of al Wasl road. Prescription re fill charges are 150 Dhs plus around 240 for the meds. Appoints are 450 and include the prescription charge. She has a lincence here and in the US.

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Latest post on 16 June 2011 - 23:15

Our psychiatrist Dr Nathani unfortunately returned to the US but I have been recommended Dr Amer Saadedine at the Dubai Community Health Center 04-3953939. He caters for all ages.We managed to get an appointment without too much difficulty. BTW concerta can be prescribed by a GP but only for 2 weeks at a time. A psychiatrist can prescribe concerta for a whole month. Also if the psychiatrist has a valid US or a UK licence as well he can write a prescription that can be used in these countries. The cost of med differs from country to country but in Dubai concerta 18mgs is fixed at 239dhs for a bottle for eg.

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Latest post on 16 June 2011 - 10:21

Thanks that helps, its expensive but affordable. Can you recommend a psychiatrists?

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Latest post on 16 June 2011 - 10:05

A bottle of 30 tablets (18mg) costs around Dhs 240. I can't remember whether the higher dosage tablets cost more or not. Your health insurance may cover it. Our insurance pays 90%. In Dubai, Concerta can only be prescribed by a handful of psychiatrists so that adds to the expense as well.

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