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Are pain management drugs like Tylenol 3, Percocet, and Vicodin available in Thailand?

Apr 5, 2025
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Nicholas ********
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Hello everyone. I am new to the group and have been in Thailand since August last year. I have a friend moving to Hua Hin later this month and he is inquiring about pain management drugs.

Are Tylenol 3, percoset, and/or vicodin available in Thailand?

Thank you
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The post inquires about the availability of pain management medications such as Tylenol 3, Percocet, and Vicodin in Thailand. Responses indicate that while serious pain medications can sometimes be obtained over the counter, caution is advised regarding specific ingredients like codeine, which may be restricted. Alternatives like tramadol and medicinal cannabis are mentioned as options for pain relief. It's recommended to check pharmacy requirements for prescriptions when seeking these medications.
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Bent *************
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Tom *******
I use ganja for pain relief and is cheap as chips here if you know where to look
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Lynnette *******
Before you bring anything, check if it's on the restricted list. Anything with codeine, for instance!
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Tom *********
You can get plenty of serious pain medications in Thailand, over the counter. If one doesn't have what you want, try some others. But I buy tramadol, over the counter, without prescription.
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Nicholas ********
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@Tom ********
Thanks everybody!
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Bob *********
no
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João ********
Go to the pharmacy and ask about requirements!🙂
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Nicholas ********
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Thank you. He has sciatica and will need something strong after his flight.
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Jim ******
Medicinal cannabis as an alternative.
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so if you have a prescription from another country like Canada, USA etc will they let you bring your own cannabis products with you?
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James ******
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Thailand weed is strong and cheap no need bring your own
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no, but anything you need you can buy here, and it is now some of the best in the world.
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6-percocetoxycodone/
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