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Are DS160 application different between consulates?

If not, I am not seeing where it asks about medications or medical conditions. The only question I see asks if you are a drug ABUSER or ADDICT. Using medication in the proper way, the proper dose, for the proper condition does not make you a drug abuser. I am so confused now. My fiance is completing his DS160 today. He has asthma and uses an inhaler. I do not see anywhere on the DS160 that asks for medications used or medical conditions. I've only seen that on the medical exam questionnaire.

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Are DS160 application different between consulates?

If not, I am not seeing where it asks about medications or medical conditions. The only question I see asks if you are a drug ABUSER or ADDICT. Using medication in the proper way, the proper dose, for the proper condition does not make you a drug abuser. I am so confused now. My fiance is completing his DS160 today. He has asthma and uses an inhaler. I do not see anywhere on the DS160 that asks for medications used or medical conditions. I've only seen that on the medical exam questionnaire.

Yeah I helped my fiance to fill out the DS160 and I don't remember ANYWHERE on the form where it asks for that kind of information.

To the OP: urine drug tests typically screen for all the major drugs as well as those in the benzodiazepine class (i.e. drugs like Xanax, Valium etc). I'm not sure if Dormital falls into this category, but relax if he has a legitimate medical reason to take it he should be fine. People at the Embassy live in DR too and realize that it's not as strict as the US regarding prescriptions needed for medications. Lots of other countries are like this! Hopefully he disclosed this during his medical exam to the doctor already- he would've been asked what medications he takes and what medical conditions he has. Lots of people suffer from insomnia (I myself do!), so just be prepared to give an explanation if he's asked about this at the interview. A simple statement from the pharmacist-perhaps on their letterhead or a script pad- stating the pharmacists name, medication and reason for taking it should suffice.

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Are DS160 application different between consulates?

If not, I am not seeing where it asks about medications or medical conditions. The only question I see asks if you are a drug ABUSER or ADDICT. Using medication in the proper way, the proper dose, for the proper condition does not make you a drug abuser. I am so confused now. My fiance is completing his DS160 today. He has asthma and uses an inhaler. I do not see anywhere on the DS160 that asks for medications used or medical conditions. I've only seen that on the medical exam questionnaire.

Your fiancee should be ok as long as, when he fills out the medical exam questionnaire, he indicates ALL his medications on it. My fiance did not tell them anything about the insomnia medicine, when he filled out the medical exam questionnaire, that's why I think we are going through this problem. To be safe, I guess in the future, we all should put down every single medicine we take, even if is an aspirin!!! Just Kidding, But Tell him to put everything he is taking, that's all I can advise.

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It is a shame that someone cannot take a "prescription medication, from a doctor".,..,.,,for a minor problem.,.,.,.,as I take a 1/2 milligram of Xanax every night, due to anxiety, does that make me an addict? If so, so be it.,.,.,.it is what it is!

But why didn't he tell the doctor what he was taking when you list what you are taking they consider that and know oh that's why this tested like that.

A do over is too late you can't erase a bad test that's in the record. He needs to go back to Physician with the pill bottle and tell the doctor what he was taking so the physician can note that. Then if the doctor wants another urine test they will ask.

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In the Bahamas, the panel physician sends the medical results directly to the US Consulate in Nassau. That's their standard procedure back there. I had to pay for the courier service. :rolleyes:

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Yeah I helped my fiance to fill out the DS160 and I don't remember ANYWHERE on the form where it asks for that kind of information.

To the OP: urine drug tests typically screen for all the major drugs as well as those in the benzodiazepine class (i.e. drugs like Xanax, Valium etc). I'm not sure if Dormital falls into this category, but relax if he has a legitimate medical reason to take it he should be fine. People at the Embassy live in DR too and realize that it's not as strict as the US regarding prescriptions needed for medications. Lots of other countries are like this! Hopefully he disclosed this during his medical exam to the doctor already- he would've been asked what medications he takes and what medical conditions he has. Lots of people suffer from insomnia (I myself do!), so just be prepared to give an explanation if he's asked about this at the interview. A simple statement from the pharmacist-perhaps on their letterhead or a script pad- stating the pharmacists name, medication and reason for taking it should suffice.

Well I just told him to stop all actions on the new DS-160. I have never seen the DS-160 Form, so I just assumed that they asked about medications on it.

If they don't, then it would not make sense to re-do it. I told him to ask Pharmacist for letter and to call the embassy and explain that he forgot to indicate it on his medical questionnaire and ask for advice. That's all we can do now and just be ready to make a explanation during the interview.

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Our embassy tells us that the results will be sent directly to them, I think this is becoming more standard practice though it may not be reflected on their website. It's hard to say don't worry, but until he goes to the interview I would say have the doctor note that states it's a prescribed medication just in case, and if that was it then he can retake the urine test, they shouldn't flat out deny him if you have a doctor’s note for the medicine he was taking. They may question it, but if he redoes the DS160 and brings that new confirmation page with him then he shouldn't have a problem, he may be delayed, but it shouldn't be a problem.

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Our embassy tells us that the results will be sent directly to them, I think this is becoming more standard practice though it may not be reflected on their website. It's hard to say don't worry, but until he goes to the interview I would say have the doctor note that states it's a prescribed medication just in case, and if that was it then he can retake the urine test, they shouldn't flat out deny him if you have a doctor’s note for the medicine he was taking. They may question it, but if he redoes the DS160 and brings that new confirmation page with him then he shouldn't have a problem, he may be delayed, but it shouldn't be a problem.

Thanks to everyone for your time and input. We will just wait and see what happens during his interview on the 19th. I will definitely keep everyone posted as I think this will be a game changer and something that everyone needs to be aware of when filing out their medical exam questionnaires.

Best to give them too much info that not enough, me thinks. IMHO.

Will keep everyone updated.

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so if it IS like Ambien and he gets it from the Pharmacy, can he get the Pharmacist to give him proof that he gives it to him? Is that even an option in the DR? I know you need a doctor's script for that here in the U.S.

If the pharmacist is prepared to write a letter/statement to that effect, I think it would be wise to get one (it sure as hell can't hurt).

If not, I'd be ready to explain to the interviewer, if explicitly asked about it, and only if. If they ask why he didn't mention it on the medical, be honest; presumably it just slipped his mind as it's something that he takes infrequently, not regularly, especially given that it's over the counter.

Best to give them too much info that not enough, me thinks. IMHO.

Personally, I'd go for "exactly what is asked for". Volunteer nothing.

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To discard some things and be sure of some WHY he dont do a urine test or antidoping in a hospital here i thinks is free if he cant go to a Clinic its no too expensive... This would be the first option to me do those test... Here u can do any test without an indication or prescription u just go with u ID and the money and the clinic do it....

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Great News! He decided to muster up the courage to call and demand results of his medical. They told him that everything was good and that the urine test that they requested was NEGATIVE!!

We have no idea what they were testing for, but it seems that the insomnia medicine must have triggered something that required them to request a urine test. We are just relieved that everything is ok now.

If any of you can take anyway anything from this experience, I would advise to declare any medicines that you have doubts about when you fill out the questionnare. It appears that those doctors overturn every stone looking for anything that may be out of the ordinary or unusual.

Thanks again my friends for all of your help and advise. Interview is Wednesday. We are praying for an approval. Will post results afterwards. Thanks again guys. VISA Journey ROCKS!,,,

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