Going to Mexico for 2 weeks on Monday
I'll be taking 28 vals.
Do they check you for these at security - do you need a proof or purchase?
(05-17-2017, 05:38 PM)CoiledSpring Wrote: [ -> ]Going to Mexico for 2 weeks on Monday
I'll be taking 28 vals.
Do they check you for these at security - do you need a proof or purchase?
Well, obviously if you have a prescription you have nothing to worry about. If not, you probably would be ok entering the country - I think you are from the UK? Any time I take non-prescribed meds into another country, I keep them on my person and have never had any issues. It is the return trip where you may find yourself under scrutiny. I wouldn't attempt to return with anything that wasn't in a valid prescription bottle, at least not into the US from Mexico. Chances of a thorough search increase. I also personally wouldn't attempt to purchase anything in that country and return with it if it is not otc in your country. I once was returning from the Bahamas and had purchased come Co-codamol and it was confiscated, as even otc meds with small amounts of codeine mixed with acetaminophen are scheduled in the US. Not sure what your laws are. Anyway, have a fantastic trip and get some R & R! -dc
I suppose every situation could be different, but I traveled to Italy, through Germany and through Canada back to the US on the way back and never had a problem. I brought my anti-anxiety and sleep medication (as well as anti-depressants) in my carry on on all flights. (I've also gone on cruises with no problems through security). Honestly, I was nervous that someone would steal my medications if I packed them in my checked luggage (as I've heard stories before). I had legit prescriptions with my names on them. But, if I were you, I would bring them with me. 28 doesn't seem like much, and people need assistance/medication while flying. I've never been checked for medication in security. I've flown with multiple bottles of medication and I think that that would be the least of their concerns. I think weapons are more of a concern, obviously, but I wouldn't think that that little of an amount would be an issue. But that's just my 2 cents.
I ts been since 2015 since. But I just put them in bottles with a script even if it doesn't. Match in my pockets I think I even threw them in the box they xray. Just at this time I wouldn't do it coming back in from Mex. Or talk to someone with more experience coming back. I've done it coming back in on tour bus it was a breeze.
Cheers - I think they'all be used up by return time!
Agreed with FF.
I have done this many times. The anxiety from it almost makes it not worth it, but it is needed.
I always toss in my carry-on. I wouldn't be able to put it in a checked luggage bag. My OCD would get the best of me. I like having them right with me. Usually with a few other bottles like Aspirin and other things like that. I also have a few legit prescriptions that I need, and that's never been an issue. In-fact they have never touched any of my bottles on the many trips I have taken, but every trip is a new journey
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Enjoy your trip and some well deserved relaxation!
I recently went to Europe for a month and always put them in my carry on. I probably went through customs about 6-10 times and they didn't blink an eye. I had them in scripted bottles and had copied the original prescription before I filled it to carry with me.
Another option, so I've hear, is to get a script there. The dr. is conveniently located next to the pharmacy and just show him an empty scripted bottle and he should write a script and you can just stroll on over to the pharmacy and have it filled.
Yikes! You do know that there are severe travel warnings for most of Mexico for US citizens?.
Yes large parts of Mexico do have travel warnings, especially close to the US border. I think the Yucatan (Cancun, Cozumel, Playa Del Carmen) and Cabo are probably the safest places. I wouldn't hesitate to visit those areas.
Update
Got in and out ok - not with many and it was clearly my own personal use. They didn't check or ask.
Mexico is very nice by the way.