flytire 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2021 has anybody who takes daily medications flown the friendly skies lately? i will hopefully be traveling to florida and would like to know your experience wit TSA agents i have searched the TSA website and have read their recommendations but if you get the wrong agent on the wrong day..... please pm me if you wish to keep your answer private Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeet3t 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2021 1. Put all medications as inhalers, nasal sprays, in a clear Ziploc bag where they are visible. 2. I put mine in a pill reminder in the Ziploc bag. I don't carry the six pill bottles for just a few days needs. 3. Have a card or something that identifies the doctors who prescribe the medications. A note listing the medications including OTC and their reason is good. 4. I have my VA card with photo to back up the source for my medications. Have flown nationally and have had no problems. The main thing is to cooperate by answering their questions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2021 something like this should be okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2021 3 hours ago, flytire said: something like this should be okay? I have been flying regularly and using the type of container you showed. I have had absolutely no trouble. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Philly 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2021 I haven't flown in a few years, but I always used a similar box, one for 7 days with larger compartments. A list of the medicines, doctor who prescribed them and reason I take them. Mine always went in my luggage. I know my luggage was searched a couple of times. Never had any issues. Most of my flying was done using a maroon passport, rather than the blue one. Not sure if it had any effect on how my luggage was handled. If you've had any joint replacements be prepared to be searched when the alarms go off at the TSA check point. I had a medical card saying I had joint replacements, didn't do a bit of good. Got searched anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2021 i have a defibrillator implanted in my chest and i'm surely going to be hand checked by a tsa agent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2021 I travel a lot with liquid medication that exceeds the volume limit. If you keep it with the box it comes in from the pharmacy with the prescription label still on the box, they've never given me a problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2021 Very good to know. I will be traveling with liquids Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2021 2 hours ago, flytire said: Very good to know. I will be traveling with liquids This is the rule for liquids: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/frequently-asked-questions/what-3-1-1-liquids-rule Anything more must be packed in checked luggage. Just to be safe take a copy of your prescription with you so you can show it to TSA. I have found that if you use the Walmart or Sam's Club Pharmacy, even if you are in a different state, you can refill your prescriptions if they are confiscated by TSA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2021 Silver's the man! My medicine is 3.1 oz, so it comes in below the new 3.4oz rule. When it was a 1oz limit I had no trouble with the 3.1oz bottle as long as I took along the Rx box. However, the new rules Silver points to do still say that rx's are excepted from the 3-1-1 liquids rule. It takes a little digging into the site.... "3-1-1 Liquids Rule Exemption "TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols in reasonable quantities for your trip, but you must declare them to TSA officers at the checkpoint for inspection. "Remove them from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from the rest of your belongings. You are not required to place your liquid medication in a plastic zip-top bag. If a liquid, gel, or aerosol declared as medically necessary alarms, then it may require additional screening and may not be allowed." Scroll down here for the full details: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures?field_disability_type=1011 It also has a toggle half way down that medication page for specific issues, like external devices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2021 yup ive been to the tsa website and have read what it says but....... its the agent at the airport that has the say as to what gets onboard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2021 Yup, no guarantees there, I think they are just giving themselves leeway. I've never had something withheld and have been flying with a 3oz bottle of Rx meds plus various other tubes and inhalers and pills of meds about 6-8 times a year since 2015. They do often search the bag but I've had no problems if I pack them in with the Rx box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2021 okay i'm not changing my pharmacy for a 2 week trip to florida i'll include a medication list and doctors names with my pill box in a zip lock bag i just dont want to overthink this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Knapp 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2021 3 hours ago, flytire said: okay i'm not changing my pharmacy for a 2 week trip to florida i'll include a medication list and doctors names with my pill box in a zip lock bag i just dont want to overthink this Have fun in Florida Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
