Can I Buy Lorazepam in Mexico?
Generic Ativan
Mexico is the most popular country in North America for purchasing inexpensive medications over the counter and without a prescription.
While some pharmacies like “Farmacia Guadalajara” require a prescription for certain medications like Ativan (Lorazepam or Lorazepan in Mexico) by a local Mexican doctor, most pharmacies will use your USA written prescription, a prescription pill bottle you bring with you or require no prescription at all.
You can buy most of your prescription medications over the counter in Mexico. If you are unable to find what you need without at prescription at one pharmacy, simply try another. Many articles are currently circling the web that question the validity of medications in Mexico, but the pharamcies in the Puerto Vallarta tourist areas are trustworthy and consistent.
The types of medications you can find here are broad, such as low-cost generic anxiety medications including Ativan, Valium, Diazepam, Rivotril and Xanax. There were also choices for super strength pain killers such as Tylenol 3 and Voltaren, and muscle relaxers like Flexeril. ADHD sufferers can load up on Ritalin and Adderall and dieters determined to lose weight with medication have their fair choice as well such as WeGovy, Ozepmic or Phentermine, as well as most diabetes medications.
Most popular drugs purchased in Mexico without a prescription:
Birth Control
Ritalin
WeGovy
Levitra
Vitamins
Amoxicillin
Omeprazole
Lorazepam
Diazepam
Cialis
Viagra
Metformin
Doxycycline
Adderall
What is Ativan?
Lorazepam, otherwise known as Ativan, is a commonly used benzodiazepine medication used to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, active seizures, severe agitation, alcohol withdrawal and chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting.
What is Ativan called in Mexico?
Ativan (Lorazepam) is sold in Mexico at almost any pharmacy under the brand name Lorazepan. The drug typically comes in 1mg or 2mg tablets, and is usually sold in a quantity of 80 tablets per box. Many pharmacies will offer a 5%-10% discount for purchases in bulk of two boxes or more.
What are other anti-anxiety medications sold in Mexico?
Alprazolam, which is generally sold under the brand name ´Xanax´, is a benzodiazepine drug used to treat anxiety and panic disorder and sold at many pharmacies in Mexico and does not require a prescription. Farmapram is another name for Xanax and is a common name for Alprazolam in Mexico.
OTC RX Price List
Anti-Anxiety Medication Costs in Mexico
Ativan (Lorazepan) 1mg - 80 tablets: $4,300 MXN
Ativan (Lorazepan) 2mg - 80 tablets: $5,000 MXN
Ativan (Lorazepan) 2mg - 40 tablets: $2,640 MXN
Alprazolam (Farmapam) 1mg - 90 tablets: $2,660 MXN
Alprazolam (Farmapam) 2mg - 90 tablets: $3,370 MXN
Clonazepam (Klonopin) 2mg - 100 tablets: $1,500 MXN
Valium (Diazepam) 10mg - 5 boxes of 20 tablets each on sale: $3,900 MXN
Other Medications
that do not require a prescription in Mexico
Reviews from residents
Locals who buy their medications in Mexico pharmacies
“I have been so impressed with the medical staff in Puerto Vallarta so far. I stopped by one of the drop-in clinics today. The doctor was extremely attentive and very knowledgeable in all thing’s “stomach” issues. She did a thorough hands-on exam. Checked for enlarged spleen and asked detailed questions to rule out gall or kidney stones. She determined it is most likely an ulcer but highly recommended I make an appointment for endoscopy as a follow up. She gave me a list of medications for ulcer and told me my Blood Pressure is too high. Total cost USD $3.” — Tracy D.
“Generics are always (IMHO) cheaper than brand name. Prices vary between stores (Farmacia Guadalajara, Ahorro, Benevides, Costco, Sam’s, Walmart, etc.) for the same drug. Sometimes the above stores run a "special" on a drug, like 2 for 1 or 3 for 2, etc. We generally use the Benevides right across the street from us but for some generics, Similares has better prices, so we go there for those. We also have a "benefits card" from Benavides, and we get free meds sometimes.” — Mark S.
“Definitely can buy it at a Farmacia without a prescription. I purchased a small amount of alprazolam (Xanax) while I was there at a Farmacia just off the Malecon.” – Shawn S.
“In the smaller pharmacies, you can get anti-anxiety medication without a prescription. I particularly like the Farmacia PV. I have bought 1mg Ativan from them in the past for anxiety but found it to be quite expensive ($65USD for 40 tablets, this was the smallest dosage and box they carry).” — Morgan A.
“There are some pharmacies by Malecon that sell sedatives and no prescription is needed. That area is very English friendly for language.” —Tiffany S.
“My husband is on Fentanyl patches, and we bring 4-month supply. Our doctor wrote a letter for us and a copy of the original prescription. Never had a problem yet and customs looked at our medications. I showed them the letter and they waved us through.” – Audrey R.
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