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by RosieGHM Jetpacker on January 29th, 2005

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How can I know for sure if prescription drugs from another country are as safe and as effective as those available in the U.S.?

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  • by Mark Venue on January 4th, 2006

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    Generally speaking, you should not take anything that has not been approved by the FDA. There's a reason they have guidelines for drug manufacturers, and one should follow the directions of the FDA, because they do have tough standards.

    There's no way of knowing if another country's drugs are safe, because usually, one does know the standards practiced elsewhere. To be on the safe side, buy all your medications here, and take them wherever you're going. When this is not possible, contact the national department that deals with drug manufacturing in your respective country.

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