Out of bisoprolol!

[Magz117]

Anybody out there know if it’s ok to miss a days Bisoprolol? I am in Spain for a few days and thought I had taken enough with me 😖. However I don’t have 1 for today and don’t get home to the uk until tomorrow afternoon. I have permanent AF!

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Because of the AF I would suggest you do not go without the Bisosoporal as particularly if you take it on the morning you will be over 48 hours overdue. I think you should try to get a private prescription - the hotel staff should be able to guide you to a GP. The tablets themselves are under a £1 each. Good luck!

[Magz117 in reply to MichaelJH]

Thx MichaelJH. Maybe I could just find a chemist and buy 1 then. Will have a think about it 😊

[Bagrat in reply to Magz117]

Spanish chemists excellent. Lots of things are over the counter that aren't here

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Bagrat]

They are more highly qualified and therefore can sell medications that are prescription only. Their name "Farmacia" sounds like they should sell eggs, hams and fruit & veg!

[Bagrat in reply to MichaelJH]

Didn't realise about qualifications. Wouldn't have the red tractor sign on their comestibles though!

[Magz117 in reply to Bagrat]

Have tried a few chemists but because it’s Saturday all shut 😊

[christina1947 in reply to MichaelJH]

Just go to pharmacy they are better to advise maybe have some. Take care xxx

[Thecyclist]

Have you got your EHIC? If so go to the local Ambulatorio (Urgent Clinic in the Health centre) they should be open on weekends and you will be seen very quickly and get a prescription when you explain. I doubt a pharmacy will give you any, you can try though. Used to live there and pharmacies are very strict these days.

If not go to a private GP, there are hundreds, esp if you are in a touristic area or main city/town. Just google English speaking GP and the place you are. Will cost you £50-£60 odd plus prescription costs. Will take no time at all.

I wouldn't risk going without one with AF or any other arrhythmia if I was you, what if you have a further delay?

I know it's easy to forget but always take a couple more weeks than you ever need even for a few days.

[Nathan53]

You should be able to buy bisoprolol without prescription at a farmacia - I did last year in Benalmedana - if you have it take your empty box as evidence that you take it.

[Magz117]

Thx everyone for your replies. I’ll let you know how I get on.