Orange and Redman are absolutely correct. Furthermore, many docs worldwide are being more cautious in their prescription of benzodiazapine drugs (Valium/diazepam, Xanax/alprazolam,, etc.) However, if you can find a doctor in C.R. who will prescribe one of these minor tranquilizers, the farmacia will sell it to you. Note that the C.R. prescription is only valid for filling the scrip in C.R. and does not allow you to bring the medications into the U.S.
It is smart to talk to your regular U.S. physician. Get a scrip from him, allowing you to take 3 tablets/day. Explain to him that you have no intention of using that much; you simply want to import the maximum legal amount. He may balk, but many M.D.'s are sensitive to the health care crisis and may agree to help you. It's also important to talk to your doc at home, because each of the benzos work differently. Valium is a long-acting tranquilizer, it has pretty harsh carryover for many patients and is addictive. Xanax OTOH is a short-acting tranq, and it is very suitable for easing anxiety while traveling/flying etc. Again, I'm not an M.D., so please talk with your doc at home before coming to C.R. and trying to discreetly buy, then import a medication for which you have no U.S. prescription.
