kalimguy Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Anyone know doctor who can prescribe Dormicum in Phuket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Can't any doctor do a prescription? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Can't any doctor do a prescription? Maybe they can "do a prescription." But I rather doubt they would have access to this drug. Nor would any of the local pharmacies. I would probably say the only place you could get this is through a hospital pharmacy as it is most likely a restricted drug in Thailand. It sounds way stronger than lorazipam, which I know is a restricted drug here. So, the OP's best bet would probably be going to Phuket International outpatient, they seem to have most drugs available here in Thailand, except synthetic morphine, they only had morphine sulphate. They said dilaudid wasn't available in Thailand. So who knows if Dormicum is actually even available here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Can't any doctor do a prescription? Maybe they can "do a prescription." But I rather doubt they would have access to this drug. Nor would any of the local pharmacies. I would probably say the only place you could get this is through a hospital pharmacy as it is most likely a restricted drug in Thailand. It sounds way stronger than lorazipam, which I know is a restricted drug here. So, the OP's best bet would probably be going to Phuket International outpatient, they seem to have most drugs available here in Thailand, except synthetic morphine, they only had morphine sulphate. They said dilaudid wasn't available in Thailand. So who knows if Dormicum is actually even available here... Might be a good idea to pinpoint the problem causing lack of sleep. Could it be you have OSA (obstructive sleep apnea)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehaigh Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 i had trouble sleeping a couple of years ago because of stress induced buy my crazy business venture. i got a prescription from a local doctor for something (don't know the name) and it knocked me out cold, but only for 4-5 hrs, then i was wide awake at 3am again and unable to sleep so didn't really help much. the only long term fix was to reduce the stress, in my case by selling the biz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Try reading a book before sleep. Seems to help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 (edited) Exercise. It's also a stress killer. Edited November 29, 2012 by Shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkt83100 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 My favourite is watching TV, makes me sleep within 10 minutes. On the other hand, a glass of red wine works as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Exercise. It's also a stress killer. 2nd that, pretty sure a running habit will be better than a drug habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Exercise. It's also a stress killer. 2nd that, pretty sure a running habit will be better than a drug habit. Third that. Give some exercise a try first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissChris Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Dormicum (midazolam) is a potent drug, OP. Not used for problems sleeping. It makes you unconscious & forget everything that has happened. (Like rohypnol). Mainly used to get you off to sleep before surgery. Given IV, it's brilliant. I love it! Used also in psychiatric emergencies. stevehaig, you probably took temazepam, a short acting sleeping tablet. They are intended to get you off to sleep & not wake up feeling groggy. They have an effect for about 4 hours. Although you could have had midazolam. I'm only used to it as an injection. In the bottom or IV. Any sleeping medication is SHORT TERM ONLY. All, apart from herbals, are potentially addictive. Harder (and longer) to get off than heroin. They also disturb your REM sleep and when you stop taking them, your brain tries to catch up, making you sleep lightly & dream more. People who are worried about sleep tend to think they are not sleeping much at all. There has been a lot of work done on 'sleep hygiene'. I'm sure you can look it up. Main points are no caffeine drinks after midday (that can include tea as well as coke, coffee). Exercise is essential. No computer games for at least an hour before bedtime. Bed only for sleep & sex. (Some of us include books). No TV, no doing accounts, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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