| Medications & Travel
Posted: 5/14/2008 9:47:52 AM | I ran a search and didn't find anything, so hopefully I can get some info from the brilliant people around here.
I leave on Monday for a business trip for about a week, this is my first time flying since any new rules took effect [I flew in March of '02 and that was internationally, so it's been a few years]. I take certain medications at 12 hr intervals and others as needed and plan on carrying all of them with me in my carry-on [2 are justincase something happens]. I haven't checked out the TSA site yet [I will do that once I get my itinerary] for suggestion, I would rather have practical info from others.
I will be traveling from Sunny Cali to Virgina. Any suggestions on how to keep on the same 12hr medication schedule without missing a does or taking them too close together? Also, if anyone has had any experience with getting through airport security with an 'Epi-Pen' in their checked in luggage would be very helpful as well. | |
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| Medications & Travel
Posted: 5/18/2008 11:35:13 AM | For the epi-pen you might need a Dr. prescription with you. For your other med's keep them on your carry on bag and set an alarm at the times you take them in California. Stick to that time frame even with the 3 hour change. Especially seizure medication will throw you off and you will get sick.
hope this helps. | |
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Posted: 5/19/2008 7:22:29 AM | | I know for anything liquid, it has to be in a 3 oz container and then all your 3 oz containers have to be in a 1 qt size clear zip-lock bag! You also have to actually get the bag out and put it in one of those little bins so security can see it. I got my saline solution taken away because it was a 4 oz bottle! Supposedly, saline solution was something you could carry in "reasonable" sizes over 3 oz but they took mine anyway. For medically necessary items, I do think you need your prescription or the container needs to be clearly marked with your information (matching your photo ID) and it can be larger. You are supposed to pack them separately and then "declare" them to the security officer as you go through. It will take some extra time through security because they will likely have you unpack and then repack all your items as they are not supposed to touch them (lest they are accused of contaminating or stealing anything in our "sue-happy" country). I don't specifically know about the Epi Pen but would imagine it falls under this category. Bring a notarized letter from your doctor if you don't have a prescription, just to be safe. | |
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Posted: 5/19/2008 7:59:47 AM | | I have not flown for 20 years. But I would guess if you put your percription meds in a clear plastic zip lock baggie as if your not hiding nothing the might just glance at it and then pass you right on through. I would guess making things more convenient to speed things up. Don't walk through there looking all guilty lol. I have noticed some court houses have you walk through metal detectors and empty your pockets out on a belt and brief cases on a belt that runs through a metal detector. It's a crazy world we live in. | |
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Posted: 5/19/2008 9:27:35 PM | Thanks everyone. I checked the TSA site about my Epi-Pen [and called] and have that cleared up along with a written Rx for that and my inhaler, both of which along with my migraine medication will be in a zip-lock bag and asked to be visually inspeacted as per the TSA site.
I will get a travel alarm clock for my trip and leave it set on West Coast time so I take my migraine med on time, I don't think my employer would appreciate me being down for the count for a few days with a migraine because I didn't take my medication on time. lol | |
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