Moving with Medications

[KirstenSam 0]

52 minutes ago, Peot said:

Tell that to anyone who walks through with more than $10,000 cash too while you're at it. lol...

So, tell both security/TSA and the border security? I mean, I'm going to have to tell border security that I'm entering on a K1 visa - but probably not about the medication, since security is concerned about it, yeah? Just trying to make sure I understand

Edited November 13, 2017 by KirstenSam

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

Always carry a good supply as carry on in case you need your medication.  

 

If it was me I would check most of them, and take about 4 weeks supply as carry on just in case your luggage gets lost

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

i was allowed to take 5 months when i traveled to Morocco

had to pay out of pocket for the extra 2 months as insurance only pays for 3 ata a time but had no issues with airlines

i did take a months worth in carry on (in zipp lock bags as once my checked lugguage was lost)

you may want to also zip bag it so they can check it tin see thru plastic without opening bottles

and you can mail it to yourself here as we can buy Canadian medicine online

 

[Tracy-->NY 40]

When I moved here last year, I brought six months of medication in my carry on luggage.  All medications were in my name.

[moosy 139]

When I moved to the US, I brought over 6 months worth of epilepsy medication, allergy medication, and birth control (all FDA approved of course) and they didn't even open my suitcase. I had another 2 month supply with me in my purse on the flight (in case they would lose my bag), which is what I always do when I travel, and no one has ever mentioned anything in the past 21 flights I've taken. So just breathe. If it's legal, it's fine. If you are truly terrified, let your doctor write you a note in English that you need this medication and put that on top with a "doctor's note for TSA security". I used to carry that with me until I found out after 8 flights that they don't seem to care lol

 

Edit: although the prescriptions were mine, there would be no way to track it as it didn't have my name on it. It was still fine.

Edited November 14, 2017 by moosy

[Georgia16 2,858]

22 hours ago, KirstenSam said:

Yup, it has my name on it and I have a doctor's note just for safety sake - but it's double the recommended amount. Won't that cause a problem, or am I just freaking out over nothing?

I brought a year of medication and was never asked about it.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

22 hours ago, T_P said:

What I would do...checked luggage, would not take anything with my carry on luggage. 

I ALWAYS put at least 30 days of my prescription medications in my carry-on just in case my checked luggage gets lost.  Here is something I found that might give you some ideas, however keep in mind this really applies to travelers and visitors not to people moving to the US:

 

Q: What should travelers and visitors know about bringing medications into the U.S.?

A: When you come to the United States with medications, you fall under the authority of FDA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents operating the nation’s airports. There are varying restrictions, and different agencies may have other requirements or jurisdiction over a product. So check with each agency before you plan to travel with medications into the country.

In general, you should have with you a valid prescription or doctor’s note—written in English—to bring medication to the U.S. The medication should be in its original container with the doctor’s instructions printed on the bottle. If you don’t have the original container, bring a copy of your prescription or a letter from your doctor explaining your condition and why you need this medication. Travel with no more than you need for your personal use during your stay. A rule of thumb: Bring no more than a 90-day supply of medication.

If you’re staying longer than 90 days, you may have additional medication sent to you by mail or courier. Include documentation showing that the medication is being sent for your own use while visiting the United States. This documentation may include: a copy of your visa and passport, a letter from your doctor, and a copy of your prescription (in English).

 

Good luck, God speed and God Bless, David

[AshMarty 360]

When I would travel to Australia to visit my now husband I would always travel with my Epipens, steroids, nebulizer and solutions (for my asthma). For the Epipen I was given a medical note to fly with it in case it was questioned. But I have never had any issues, my bag was searched once and all my nebulizer and medical solutions were thrown about but never had any issues.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

1 minute ago, AshMarty said:

When I would travel to Australia to visit my now husband I would always travel with my Epipens, steroids, nebulizer and solutions (for my asthma). For the Epipen I was given a medical note to fly with it in case it was questioned. But I have never had any issues, my bag was searched once and all my nebulizer and medical solutions were thrown about but never had any issues.

I think the difference here is you would "travel to Australia to visit" your now husband.  There is a distinction between visiting and moving.  I am sure there is limit as to how many months of medication you can carry with you, specially when moving.

[AshMarty 360]

9 minutes ago, David & Zoila said:

I think the difference here is you would "travel to Australia to visit" your now husband.  There is a distinction between visiting and moving.  I am sure there is limit as to how many months of medication you can carry with you, specially when moving.

You are but right just stating I never had issues with travelling with large amounts of medications. I would visit for 4-6 weeks so I would ask my doctor for about 2 months worth of meds when I would visit. I have an extensive history of attacks. I was only stating I have never been questioned about medications and never had issues when travelling with them. Even with Epipens on carry-on baggage. I was given a medical note from my doctor for the Epipen in case it was viewed as a weapon when it was on my carry on baggage. The OG poster asked if there would be any issues travelling with medications.

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[David & Diana R 1,005]

49 minutes ago, AshMarty said:

You are but right just stating I never had issues with travelling with large amounts of medications. I would visit for 4-6 weeks You were visiting not immigrating.  so I would ask my doctor for about 2 months worth of meds 2 months of medicine while the OP has 6 months when I would visit. Again, Op is not visiting. I have an extensive history of attacks. I was only stating I have never been questioned about medications and never had issues when travelling with them. Even with Epipens on carry-on baggage. I was given a medical note from my doctor for the Epipen in case it was viewed as a weapon when it was on my carry on baggage. The OG poster asked if there would be any issues travelling with medications.  Not really the OP is asking about a very different thing.  She is moving to the USA, permanently.  She is not traveling/vacationing or visiting.  She is immigrating.

I think it is important that we provide answers that answer the actual question posed by the OP.  Giving answers that don't apply can be detrimental to the OP.  I hope your asthma gets better.  God Bless