does anybody know where i can get blood pressure meds in pattaya?  i've asked around for it but everybody either doesn't understand what i'm saying.  do they understand the word hypertension?  i can't believe that such a critical medicine is not available anymore.  i just don't get it.  i have used melol before but when i ask they say "no have".  yeah right.????

Go see a doctor, either private clinic or hospital, get a prescription, get your medicine, stay calm, anger is bad for you bp [emoji6]

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Actually prescriptions are not used or required for BP medications in Thailand - and there are many, many available in every pharmacy.  The medicine you mention is not available in Thailand as it is a combination of Amlodipine, Atenolol.  Both of these medications are available just about anywhere.  You should visit a local doctor advising him what you used and let him advise you/track using local medicine if you plan to live here.  

https://www.mims.com/thailand/drug/info/amlodipine?mtype=generic

https://www.mims.com/thailand/drug/info/atenolol?mtype=generic

34 minutes ago, james1995 said:

i have used melol before but when i ask they say "no have".

It seems that this is not one of the widespread million sellers that are available at about every pharmacy for cheap in Thailand.

 

If you depend on "Melol" (Metoprolol):

I suggest to move this thread to the Health forum to learn what and under which name it is available in Thailand or what a substitute could be.

After that see a doctor.

Moving to the Health forum. 

Metoprolol is available in Thailand under multiple brand names. Just ask for it by the generic name metoprolol. It is best to show them the name written down as Thais have their own ways of pronouncing drug names and may not understand yours. I assure you every pharmacy has at least one brand of this drug.

You should however be aware that this and other drugs of the same class (beta blockers) are no longer usually recommended for first line trwatment of hypertension. It might be advisable to see a doctor for advice on the best medication specific to your age, risk factors etc. There are several different types of medication for hypertension and these have different modes of action: angiotensin receptor blockers, angotensin converting enzyne inhibitors, calcium channel blickers etc etc. Drugs in each of these classes are readily available in all pharmacies but need to be requested by name. You should not expect a pharmacist to decide for you which class of antihypertensive to take, even in the infrequent case where the person behind the counter actually is a trained pharmacist.

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