I must take 9 prescription meds and use a variety of OTC suppliments. How do I get through security?

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Spring

The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) has specifically stated what is allowed through security. If you are bringing these items as a CARRY ON there are many restrictions. First off, all liquids and gels must be 3oz or less and be in a ziplock quart size bag. You are only allowed one quart size bag so everything must fit.
Prescription medications are not included in this. For liquid/gel prescription medications you simply must take them out of your bag and declare them to security. This means you just need to put it in the bin that goes through the security device.
It may be easier for you just to check in all this stuff with your luggage. That was you won't have any restrictions.
Good Luck!

CATWOMAN

maybe take a note from the doctor with you? there are alot of people like that but not me so thats my guess.

papars

Take a prescription and your doctor's letter plus all your latest medical papers.

Servette

Have a copy of your prescription for your Rx. and a letter from your doctor in regard of the OTC supplements.
Are you going to take your medicine while on a short flight?
If not, put them in your check-in luggages (maybe risky in case they lose them, but you won't need to bring extra papers).

cathyes

As long as they are not creams or liquids you should be fine. If they are, you need an RX or a note for your doctor.

IM NOT THE ONE

alert the customs dept before you travel and advise them of your needed meds

Dianne J

take the medication

Gram

I recently flew tp Orlando, and I had my RX for xanax and another medicine in my carry on, They let me go through with no problem, Good Luck.

cconsaul

Call the airline in advance and notify them. Bring a note from your doctor and make sure all of the prescriptions on the bottles that you carry are current. Declare the medication when you get to security, or even before (at the ticket station) and you shouldn't be subject to anything more than a little bit of additional scrutiny and inconvenience.

Amanda B

If all the things your taking are as you said(legal) and you are worried about a tie up with airport security over night them to where you are going. Keep out what you need for your trip(1 days worth) and over night the rest. Or ask your doctor to call in new prescriptions that you can pick up when you land.

NONAME

Hide em in ur crotch man....U rookie amateur....if that doesn't work..slip customs a $50 bill....if none of that works....just make a run for it man! Good Times, I swear!

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