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Lost my prescription for pregabalin while in Portugal

I am on holiday in Portugal and have lost my prescription, I am on pregablin 300mg twice daily for my back pain. Can I get a replacement while I'm over here? I have been on this for a long time and really struggle without. Thank you

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Nuno Tavares Lopes
Nuno Tavares Lopes | General medicine

May 17, 2026

Hello! Yes, of course — if you book a consultation, myself or one of our licensed physicians can assess your situation and, where clinically appropriate, provide a replacement prescription for your pregabalin while you are in Portugal.

If possible, please have any proof of your regular medication available (such as a photo of the prescription, medication box, NHS app, or pharmacy record), as this can help speed things up.

Hope you enjoy your stay in Portugal and get sorted quickly!

Jorge Correa Bellido
Jorge Correa Bellido | General medicine

May 17, 2026

You can request a new prescription without problem and renew treatment to continue with it during your stay in Portugal. It is a drug subject to medical prescription.

Anna Biriukova
Anna Biriukova | General medicine

May 17, 2026

Good afternoon
Yes, of course, you can get a prescription. It is recommended to consult a general practitioner or neurologist with the results of previously performed studies on back pain to confirm the diagnosis and prescribe therapy.

Sergio Correa
Sergio Correa | General medicine

Jul 01, 2026

precisa prescripcion y seguimiento medico. Desde Oladoctor proporcionamos un trato profesional. no dude en contactar con nuestro equipo medico

Lina Travkina
Lina Travkina | General medicine

Jul 06, 2026

Good morning. In a situation like this it is important to try not to suddenly stop therapy. For some drugs it may be sufficient to request a "prescription renewal", while for others, such as pregabalin, a brief medical consultation is generally preferable, especially if taken in high doses. I therefore advise you to book an online consultation and, if possible, to attach a copy of the previous prescription, a letter from the treating doctor or a photo of the medicine packaging. This will help the doctor confirm the therapy and evaluate the issuing of the most appropriate prescription. Kind regards

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