![[dr. bob]](/dr-bob-sm.gif)
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.orgShown: posts 9 to 33 of 54. Go back in thread:
Posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 22:03:54
In reply to Re: Disussion of Opiate Therapy, posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 21:52:22
"why do you feel that you are running out of time? do you feel that you will not be able to obtain your meds any longer?"
Yeah, that's pretty much it. I fill up pages and pages of notes about future things that I don't know I'll be here to write.
"Does codiene work as well for you? or have you just tried the hydro? codiene is much easier to get."
Never tried codeine; but I may. And in the U.S., it's as hard to get as hydrocodone. Qualitatively, they're very similar and are controlled in the same way.
Posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 22:07:35
In reply to Re: Disussion of Opiate Therapy, posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 21:58:39
actually, no limit. nothing to sign. they may ask you what they are for, but just say migraines. i never ask my patients what they are using them for. they keep them behind the counter so just go up and ask. either aspirin or APAP based, you can get a bottle of up to 200 pills. most apap is 325 mg APAP, 8mg codiene, 15 mg caffeine. ASA is the same, only with ASA to replace the APAP. literally thousands of people cross over the border for this in any given week. perfectly legal given it is only a 3 month supply. thing is you must come in to get them...they can't be shipped without a script. makes no sense, does it? much cheaper though about $20.00 CDN for 200 pills.
Posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 22:11:19
In reply to Re: Disussion of Opiate Therapy, posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 22:07:35
If I wanted the aspirin-based ones, what exactly should I ask for (so I don't look like a foreigner)?
BTW, are you a doctor or nurse? You spoke of having patients.
Posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 22:19:09
In reply to Re: Disussion of Opiate Therapy, posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 22:11:19
he he i wish..i am a pharmacist. just ask for ASA with codiene. they will tell you what sizes they have in stock. 50 tabs, 100, or 200. if you feel you need more than that, for extraction, then go to another pharmacy. take empty bottles xxx.
Posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 22:31:43
In reply to Re: Disussion of Opiate Therapy, posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 22:19:09
for some people codiene may cause nausea, even if hydro doesn't. don't know why as chemical make-up is same. if this occurs, try a gravol with your dose. works wonders...
Posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 22:34:02
In reply to Re: Disussion of Opiate Therapy, posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 22:19:09
"he he i wish..i am a pharmacist."
Hey. How long you been at that particular occupation?
"take empty bottles xxx."
I'll just hide the pills in vitamin bottles. I always carry a bunch of vitamins when I travel anyway.
Thanks a lot.
Posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 22:36:22
In reply to just one work of caution about nausea, posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 22:31:43
"for some people codiene may cause nausea, even if hydro doesn't. don't know why as chemical make-up is same. if this occurs, try a gravol with your dose. works wonders..."
Hydro and codeine are similar, but Hydro has an extra H group (obviously). What is gravol? Anything like guaif? Can I get that in Canada, too? (If codeine works, I think I'll just move to Canada.)
Posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 22:38:26
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 22:36:22
BTW, to make sure: is this stuff legal in all Canadian provinces? I'll be crossing from Detroit into Ontario.
Posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 22:40:48
In reply to Re: Disussion of Opiate Therapy, posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 22:34:02
no problem, that works too, i guess. i was a pharm assistant for 16 yrs. before going back to university. been a pharmacist for 4 yrs. now. may i ask what province you are close to? BC, ALTA and ONT are the easiest, although i wouldn't foresee any problems in any others either. i think Quebec asks your name and address, but not sure.
Posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 22:43:47
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 22:38:26
yes in all provinces...Ontario is no problem. i live and work in Ontario. Gravol is used for travel sickness (dramimine). sold OTC at any pharmacy...
Posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 22:45:29
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 22:43:47
What part of Ontario are you in? I live in central Indiana, about 150 miles from the border at Detroit.
Posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 22:51:38
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 22:45:29
i am in north central ontario. you would cross over to london, ont if i am not mistaken. i am in Ottawa, our country's capital. should have no problems at all in london...
Posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 22:55:39
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 22:51:38
The map says Windsor; is that place ok, too?
Posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 22:55:40
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 22:51:38
woops no..i guess it would be windsor. i suck at geography. still no problem...
Posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 23:00:25
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 22:55:40
if you are feeling nervous about obtaining meds so close to the border, then take an hour or so drive up to Toronto. can get lost in a sea of pharms there. nobody will give you any problem i assure you. could take a nice look around too. CN tower maybe?
Posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 23:06:54
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 23:00:25
There are several places in that area; I'll probably go to a couple different towns. Maybe I'll be able to hit Toronto in time to get back home before dark.
Posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 23:13:31
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 23:06:54
good luck BSJ, and stay well whatever it takes...
Posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 23:17:45
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 23:13:31
I'll let you know how it goes. I'll be going as soon as tomorrow or as late as next weekend. This is a good bet.
Thanks for all the help.
BTW, if you think of anything else, my email is rtoennis@yahoo.com.
Posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 23:29:57
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 23:17:45
One more thing: do they take U.S. dollars in Canada? Or will I have to change my money?
Posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 23:37:57
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 23:17:45
thank you, and if you have any more questions, my e-mail is krazylady@hotmail.com. keep me posted...
Posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 23:40:06
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by krazybirdlady on December 5, 2003, at 23:37:57
sorry, that's my old one my new one is loripert@hotmail.com...
Posted by stjames on December 6, 2003, at 2:52:13
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 23:17:45
If male, the best place to hide things is xxx.
Posted by bsj on December 6, 2003, at 7:31:39
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by stjames on December 6, 2003, at 2:52:13
Man, that's silly. I've been in Candada twice across the Washington-BC border, and have never been searched. There's no reason that they WOULD search. Besides, I have far more ingenious ways of hiding the stuff.
Posted by krazybirdlady on December 6, 2003, at 10:07:16
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by bsj on December 5, 2003, at 23:29:57
change your money....wouldn't that just be a little too obvious??
Posted by stjames on December 6, 2003, at 12:50:56
In reply to Re: just one work of caution about nausea, posted by bsj on December 6, 2003, at 7:31:39
> Man, that's silly.
Ah, get some clue. Some of us have been doing this
for decades, crossing many international borders,
to get our meds. You clearly have never done this,
I have for years.
I have had everything searched on the north and south US borders. I had my whole car taken apart on the south border. It is quite a different thing to
bring the scheduled meds vs. unscheduled.
Go forward in thread:
Psycho-Babble Substance Use | Extras | FAQ
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.org
Script revised: February 4, 2008
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/cgi-bin/pb/mget.pl
Copyright 2006-17 Robert Hsiung.
Owned and operated by Dr. Bob LLC and not the University of Chicago.