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Kazzie · « **on:** July 11, 2010, 22:44:57 PM »

hi all i just wanted a little info about medication. I suffer with migrains and offten just take migaleve (co-codamol) but have been told i can't bring this into turkey because of what is in it. Just wanted to know if anyone has any other info on this.
thanks
Katie

Jacqui Harvey · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2010, 00:06:38 AM »

I am also prescribed co-codamol and always take it with me to Turkey. I would not travel without it. I was told by the Chemist in Fethiye (about three years ago) that there is no codeine in Turkey but he did not tell me it was banned.

Old Daffodil · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2010, 06:52:39 AM »

Codeine is an illegal drug in Greece but not Turkey.Even if you had a prescription it could cause a problem in Greece.

Kazzie · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2010, 09:51:01 AM »

thanks for that was getting a bit worried about not being able to take it with me.
Kazzie

Old Daffodil · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2010, 12:21:46 PM »

I think in Turkey it is left up to the pharmacist to decide if they will stock medication containing codeine. A lot do not so it may not be easy to buy.

CAROL BROWNE · « **Reply #5 on:** July 12, 2010, 23:00:27 PM »

my hubby has to take lots of prescrition drugs. has a letter from his doctor to say that he has to have these drugs

dycedon · « **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2010, 09:03:45 AM »

co-codomal no problem.

Old Daffodil · « **Reply #7 on:** July 14, 2010, 11:49:59 AM »

If you visit a Greek island such as Meis or Rhodes you would be breaking the law by carrying anything containing codeine. Some over the counter medications we buy have codeine in,Nurofen Plus is one so be careful.
No problem in Turkey though.

Jacqui Harvey · « **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2010, 12:04:33 PM »

When we went to Rhodes for a few days, the Customs opened my suitcase and picked up my tablets. The guy asked me "your medication" I said "Yes". He just put them back in the case did not even ask me anything about them !!

stuart · « **Reply #9 on:** July 15, 2010, 02:23:07 AM »

you can buy most drugs over the counter at chemists in turkey without prescription, for example antibiotics.
however for more potentially dangerous drugs you do need a doctors prescription here.
no problem though,plenty of doctors about !

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