Does anyone know if they have these meds in Australia? See details.?

Question

Hey. I plan on moving to Australia soon and I need to find out if they have these medications there. First off I have asked my doctor but he has been no help. Just bee telling me to find out on my own or find out when I get there. If they don't have them there would you be able to tell me or give me a website for alertnet meds that does the same thing as these?Thanks for all your help.

1) Low blood sugar tablets
2) Zyertec (Allergies)
3) Ritalin (ADHD)
4) Singular (asthma)
5) Xzophenex (asthma)
6) Topamax (seizures)

Answer 1

Australia will have basically all the same meds as you describe. However, be aware that drug companies will sometimes market the exact same drug under a different name in different countries. For instance Prilosec in USA is exact same as Losec in UK. Sometimes even the generic name is slightly different, for example Tylenol in USA is Acetaminophen, but in UK Tylenol is paracetamol. confusing eh?
Your best bet is to go to the website of each company that makes your meds (should be on your bottle) and find out what they call it in Australia. Doctors typically wouldn't have this info without looking it up just like you can. However, your Pharmacist may be very helpful.
When you go make sure you have a couple of months supply of all you meds, Carry at least a week's worth in Carry on luggage just in case. Then you will have time to get hooked up with a new physician down under and then plain sailing. Have you doctor give you a summary of your medical history to take to new doctors too, give him plenty of time though!
Bon voyage!

Answer 2

You will find most medications are available world wide, they may have different names but will hae the same chemical makeup. Several of these I recognise anyway so I dont think you will have any problems.