Nuevo Laredo

[Beavis]

This is my experience from 3 weeks ago for what it is worth. I was diagnosed with tongue base cancer and needed to have tests done, biopsy, ect. My US doctor gave me some Xanax to calm me down. I decided while I was in Nuevo Laredo I would buy me some and hold them if if needed them in the future.

I stopped at the Generic Pharmacy next to Emillianos and inquired about them. I was told I needed to go to a regular pharmacy and need to see a doctor. I asked if they had a suggestion for one. The behind the counter took me out to the street and called a guy over. He told me he could get me whatever I needed or wanted.

We agreed on 90,2 MG Xanax. He asked me to write my name on a piece of paper. He said give him 10 minutes and he would be back with the pills and a prescription. He asked for no money. About 10 minutes later he returned with a sealed bottle and a prescription in my name. I paid him his asking price and crossed. The Mexican prescription was written as 1 pill 2 times a day for 45 days.

I declared I had prescription drugs at the booth and was sent to the secondary inspection table. They went through everything included my blood pressure medicines in US bottles from CVS. They said I could not bring that much Xanax back. I asked why.

They called over a supervisor. He looked it all over. The first thing he asked was if I had declared them of if they had found them. They told him I declared them. He said with the Mexican prescription I had, I could only bring 50 doses back. I thought we quick and said the prescription said two times a day for 45 days, so I had 45 daily doses. The supervisor looked at me and said have a nice day.

I think I just got lucky on that one, but the trick is to declare what you have and appear honest.

You definitely got lucky. The law says 50 doses but they will allow 2 bottles of the 30 (2 MG) per bottle Farmapram brand. In Nuevo Progreso you can but those at any Farmacia without a prescription/receta for about 16 USD per bottle. The Mexican doctor prescription has no validity at the border, only a US doctors prescription is valid. Just declare them and you are always ok 50 pills or 2 - 30 pill bottles. Also if you take 2- 2 MG Xanax every day for 45 days that will be the longest sleep you ever took. Might be a good idea for December 1st every year. When you wake up all of that bullshit is over.

[DramaFree11]

Crossed Wednesday night 11:30 pm, 2 hour wait Bridge 2. Finally tried Colombia Solidarity Crossing. Amazing no wait, Agent was cool, maybe took 2 minutes.

Be careful there is nothing around for about 15 miles each side of the border, so make sure you have gas. Probably better to cross before 10 pm, very dark there.

[HarleyEvo20]

This is my experience from 3 weeks ago for what it is worth. I was diagnosed with tongue base cancer and needed to have tests done, biopsy, ect. My US doctor gave me some Xanax to calm me down. I decided while I was in Nuevo Laredo I would buy me some and hold them if if needed them in the future.

I stopped at the Generic Pharmacy next to Emillianos and inquired about them. I was told I needed to go to a regular pharmacy and need to see a doctor. I asked if they had a suggestion for one. The behind the counter took me out to the street and called a guy over. He told me he could get me whatever I needed or wanted.

We agreed on 90,2 MG Xanax. He asked me to write my name on a piece of paper. He said give him 10 minutes and he would be back with the pills and a prescription. He asked for no money. About 10 minutes later he returned with a sealed bottle and a prescription in my name. I paid him his asking price and crossed. The Mexican prescription was written as 1 pill 2 times a day for 45 days.

I declared I had prescription drugs at the booth and was sent to the secondary inspection table. They went through everything included my blood pressure medicines in US bottles from CVS. They said I could not bring that much Xanax back. I asked why.

They called over a supervisor. He looked it all over. The first thing he asked was if I had declared them of if they had found them. They told him I declared them. He said with the Mexican prescription I had, I could only bring 50 doses back. I thought we quick and said the prescription said two times a day for 45 days, so I had 45 daily doses. The supervisor looked at me and said have a nice day.

I think I just got lucky on that one, but the trick is to declare what you have and appear honest.

[Bbond]

That's cool. It's my understanding that you need to have a prescription with you anytime you are transporting a controlled substance. In that case, would the Mexican prescription suffice?

I don't think CBP cares much about Mexican Rx'es. They know they can be bought.

[Bbond]

That's cool. It's my understanding that you need to have a prescription with you anytime you are transporting a controlled substance. In that case, would the Mexican prescription suffice?

That is not what it says here, direct from CPB page: If a USA Resident wants to bring in a controlled substance (other than narcotics such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or LSD) but does not have a prescription for the substance issued by a USA -licensed practitioner (e. G. , physician, dentist, etc.) who is registered with, and authorized by, the Drug Enforcement Administration to prescribe the medication, the individual may not import more than 50 dosage units of the medication into the United States. If the USA Resident has a prescription for the controlled substance issued by a DEA registrant, more than 50 dosage units may be imported by that person, provided all other legal requirements are met..

Therefore: No USA Rx =50 units. USA Rx 50 units.

Don't know I can make it any clearer than that.

[Zygomatic]

Nope to Dr. Note either side and Yes to generics. I followed guidance posted on here and other TX border cities threads, validated last week on USCBP web-site and even brought printouts in case there were any issues. Worse case if I provided the date time printed material direct from USCBP web-site and they tried to make it serious I would just surrender the control drogas for my personal use only and apologize for any inconvenience. But the agent was knowledged of the loophole and no issues.

Key:

1. Bring not more than 50 dosage units.

2. Must declare them and.

3. Only for your personal use.

This weekend when I don't have to get up on set time will try half of one 10 MG tablet. I Googled the Pharma manufacturer from India and complaints against them for making sugar pills ineffective etc. But could find not poisonings or deaths. There was another brand from MEX but couldn't purchase due to dosage unit limits. I try it next time.

That's cool. It's my understanding that you need to have a prescription with you anytime you are transporting a controlled substance. In that case, would the Mexican prescription suffice?

[Cocr Brotheler]

Wow did you need a prescripci and from a US or Mexican doctor to cross the Zolpidem baxl to the USA? Isn't that the genricos form of Ambien?

Nope to Dr. Note either side and Yes to generics. I followed guidance posted on here and other TX border cities threads, validated last week on USCBP web-site and even brought printouts in case there were any issues. Worse case if I provided the date time printed material direct from USCBP web-site and they tried to make it serious I would just surrender the control drogas for my personal use only and apologize for any inconvenience. But the agent was knowledged of the loophole and no issues.

Key:

1. Bring not more than 50 dosage units.

2. Must declare them and.

3. Only for your personal use.

This weekend when I don't have to get up on set time will try half of one 10 MG tablet. I Googled the Pharma manufacturer from India and complaints against them for making sugar pills ineffective etc. But could find not poisonings or deaths. There was another brand from MEX but couldn't purchase due to dosage unit limits. I try it next time.

[FunMan13]

For a price, yes. The last time I was in NL, I had to pay about $25 just for a prescription of 60 pills of Zolpidem. Then I had to pay 675 p for a box of thirty 10 MG pills at Farmacias Benavides. If some brother has a better source, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PM me. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Of course you can, and legally, yes, you need Rx. However, here, as most of Mexico, everything can be had for a price.

[FunMan13]

Wow, sorry to hear that.

I no longer have vehicle, it was totaled in Laredo TX. Their insurance paid me what it's market value was, not a lot of money.

I walk across frequently.

[Bbond]

Wow did you need a prescripci and from a US or Mexican doctor to cross the Zolpidem baxl to the USA? Isn't that the genricos form of Ambien?

See post #3225.

[Bbond]

Bridge 1 and 2 are 24/7. Bridge 3 is 18-wheelers only. Bridge 4 aka Camino Columbia Bridge is "Laredo bypass to Monterrey" but since privately owned has operating hours, during non-Covid was like 6 am-11 pm daily may have reduced these hours until firther notice.Bridge 2 mentioned earlier is pedestrians both ways and southbound only for vehicle traffic. And during Covid the vehicle traffic now has limited hours until further notice.

You, again, have bridges 1 and 2 swapped. As well as having 3 and 4 also swapped. Bridge 1 is the pedestrian bridge, NO vehicle inbound from USA to Mexico, vehicle outbound to USA is SENTRI only. Bridge 3 is the Columbia bridge. Bridge 4 is the World trade bridge, commercial only traffic.

[Bbond]

With winter around the corner, I was wondering if I can by Antibiotics in Nuevo Laredo? In Monterrey, you need a prescription to buy Antibiotics.

Of course you can, and legally, yes, you need Rx. However, here, as most of Mexico, everything can be had for a price.

[DramaFree11]

Actually there are 4 crossings from Laredo into Mexico, bridge 1, into Mexico, has been closed for some time. One bridge is commercial only. So that, in reality, leaves but 2 crossings for automobile traffic into Mexico. Bridges 2 and 3. The vast majority of travelers, into Mexico, use bridge 2.

Bridge 3 is an alternative but you have to drive almost 20 miles to get to it. So there is no real time savings using it.

Crossed the border Friday, at midnight, 5 minute wait, I am done spending 2-3 hours in line. I am waiting on my new Sentri Card. The agent was cool, he gave some shit for crossing so late. I told him I did not want to wait in the line, he said, "Good Point."

[Zygomatic]

Don't know about N.L. but saw loads of antibiotics on the shelves today in Nuevo Progreso.

I found my pills (Zolipidem) everywhere, bought maximum dosage unit 50, declared them and had no issues with USCBP. He asked if I have any more and I didn't so on my way. Tomorrow I may head down to Mata to buy some good muscle relaxers that also help me sleep.

Each city and municipality must be different. I can never find Zolpis or Xanax in Tijuana and don't think I found any in N.L. last October but I have bought Xanax in Juarez and saw an abundant also today in Nuevo Progreso.

Wow did you need a prescripció and from a US or Mexican doctor to cross the Zolpidem baxl to the USA? Isn't that the genéricos form of Ambien?

[Cocr Brotheler]

Walking around Nuevo Progreso today of course got asked for regular massages walking down Ave. Benito Juarez. Most of the places were well lit and not looking like hanky panky places but a little further in some of the massage chair areas the lights were out but still open to the street. I like to ask the masajistas 'Que tipo de massage" and 'Donde"? One of them looked at me grinning like she knew what was on my mind but I didn't task her about a privado room which I think I saw further back in the store. Hey the worst that happens is ask her for a private room then inside inquire about a "rato" and she gets offended but this one looked like could be in on the action.

Also the one place I visited 5 years ago called the Inferno Club was shuttered and different name but saw on the sidewalk a nice sign for Vampiz Men's Club.

Just googled it and came across this interesting blog for those that can hunker down for the night there:

https://dispatches-from-the-mayan-empire.********.com/2018/06/xanax-vodka-and-beautiful-women-another.html

Sorry is wrong thread I will re-post in N.P. section.