Can inderal syrup, for migraines, be bought in lanzerote without prescription?!


Question:

Can inderal syrup, for migraines, be bought in lanzerote without prescription?

my son is taking inderal syrup for migraines, in ireland it can only be got on prescription and costs nearly 90 euro. We are going to lanzerote in a few weeks and was wondering if i could get it there? or if anybody has an alternative, that would be great, he's 9


Answers:

I do not know the actual answer, sorry.
However, from experience of a local Lanzarote doctor attending my son after a very nasty fall, you will find they have a tiny drop on the tongue to our 5ml spoonful.
I'm sure that you are familiar with paracetamol suspension (Calpol)? And it can only be bought in a small 50ml bottle in the UK? Sorry, ages since I was over in the Republic, so cannot remember if it's the same for you, or if you are as likely to kill your children by trying to give them the whole bottle! (God Bless the Nanny State, may it rest in pieces).
Anyway, in Spain/Canaries, it seems that they actually trust parents with a proper does of medication, so I'm guessing that you'll only need a small bottle.

Your son: If he is taking inderol regularly, then he needs to keep taking it. Apparently it is not a good idea to suddenly stop (after a quick search, I am not a medical doctor).
If he only needs it periodically (actually, I think this a good idea in all cases), then how about saying something like this: 'We're going on holiday & we will relax. There will be lots of fun & sunshine, and you will be happy. I'm sure the headaches can go on holiday too'.

Stress all the positive things about the holiday & I am sure he can forget all about having migraines. Keep reminding him that he's happy & healthy and soon he may forget them at home too.

If your son can bear to be touched, a gentle massage is a great help during a migraine. Lavender oil will help, and possibly Marjoram (which open the blood vessels) oil.

Good luck & lots of love to you all.




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