Hello- this will be my first real trip out of the country. I have to take 20 pills a day thanks to epilepsy. What's the best way to pack them all with out bringing every bottle?
note: i refill an organizer by the week, buthave never been gone this long... especially to new zealand. I'm excited, but don't want to run out. my bottles are the size of milk jugs since I order through a 3 month service... any ideas will be appreciated!
2007-01-08 14:48:36 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Health & Safety
You are going to need to put your pills in smaller bottles, and make sure that the pills are identifiable, and labelled. From the TSA website (http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1059.shtm) :
Non-liquid or gel medications of all kinds such as solid pills, or inhalers are allowed through the security checkpoint once they have been screened. Please make sure your medications are labeled.
Here are some ideas to help you get away from the weight of all those "milk jugs"...
*** Have your doctor give you sample sizes of all of the pills that you take, and pack them.
*** Call your mail-order pharmacy and inquire if they can send you (a number) of bottles, all with the appropriate medicine labels on them.
*** If neither of these ideas work for you, then perhaps your doctor can call your prescriptions into one of the local pharmacies, and you can get a month's worth of pills that way. Only use this option as a last resort, or if your insurance company will cover the cost.
*** If you know one of the pharmacists at one of the local drugstores, they may be able to make you a label for an appropriately sized container for free. Definitely look into this option if you live in a small town where there are independent pharmacies.
Whichever option you choose, be sure to put all of your medicine bottles in a clear plastic baggie, just in case it needs to go through additional security screenings. Also, you may want to travel with a copy of your prescriptions, in case you have a problem.
I hope that this answer helps you, and that you have a great time on your trip!
2007-01-08 15:41:16 · answer #1 · answered by Fabulous Flight Attendant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry about your medical condition but I'm
Glad you're moving on with your life.
First,make sure you have the written prescriptions with you in case you need it.
make sure to have the American and the British consulate's phone numbers with you.
In every country you'll find an American or British hospitals with pHarmacy's ph :numbers
write down your Medication ,how much ,and
how many you take daily.
if you staying for three weeks,take enough
medication enough for a month.
I'm sure you'll be Okay and I wish you the best
Have a wonderful trip
2007-01-08 15:27:25 · answer #2 · answered by massimo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- Plan to wash some clothes, even if you end up doing it by hand. - Bring changes of light T-shirts that you can change daily, but plan to re-wear other shirts over the T's. - Don't worry about having a varied wardrobe for every occasion.
2016-05-22 21:45:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ziplock.
Oh, but if it's overseas, it's important that you have a prescription with your name on it. And in this quantity, you will have to answer "yes" to the customs question on prescription drugs. You will need to prove they are yours.
2007-01-08 16:21:13 · answer #4 · answered by averagebear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋