Medication and Customs

[Jbizek]

I'm on pain medication for an auto immune disorder. I've read that I should have my doctor write a note saying I require this medication. Is this really necessary? Since I'll be taking it in the bottles it came in? I've never had my medication even looked at when going through security so I'm unsure if it will be that way when we hit customs.
Thanks!

[Cands]

I always bring prescription meds in their original containers. I've never had a problem - they never even look at them. I don't think you'll have any problems at all especially if they are in their original bottles. I've never had a doctors note either.

[booger]

No need for a dr's note. Controlled meds are a non-issue in their original containers. If they have issues they can simply call the number on scrip....

[M&G Montreal]

If I had pain meds, I would bring them in the orig prescription bottle, and the Dr's note. Why risk having them taken. I work for a pharma co, and am a bit OCD on this. What are your pain meds? Are they restricted? They can be anything from Tylenol with codein to opiates .... get the Dr note and be sure they won't be taken. What flows freely in one country, is restricted in another - i.e. Codein is controlled in the US but is OTC in Canada. If you are on common stuff like cholesterol, or blood pressure, or hypo-hper thyroid, yeah. Fine. Just the original package is fine. But pain meds? I would get the Dr not to be sure.

[M&G Montreal]

P.S.: For international travel, I would ask you prescribing physician for an original prescription, in addition to the note. That way if something happens, you can go to a Dr in Jam, he can look up the physician (they are all connected and can have ways) in wherever you are, and without all the testing and problems, USUALLY (not guaranteed) prescribe with his Jam licence what you need. Particularly for pain meds. Just some thoughts.

[booger]

I have traveled the world over with meds, controlled and non controlled, have lost them or had them jacked a few times and have had zero issue. Now if it is a med that is CRITICAL, have your Dr write you a separate scrip and have two bottles in two different locations. Scrips can be verified universally with a simple phone call if you come up short or come across an issue. No worries.....

[Jbizek]

Yes they are a controlled substance, I'll see the doc right before I go, so I'll probably just have them write a note just in case I have issues. I have a medication lock box I'll take with me, I'll carry them on and keep them in the room safe. I'm not worried about them getting stolen. I'm always paranoid going through security because I have a surgically implanted medical device. And I always get a pat down.

[Jbizek]

I'm also not sure they'd have the meds I take in Jamaica. I don't want to go into details but before we met our deductible two scripts were just under 800 bucks. Wish I was kidding. I do like the two bottles idea and will maybe split up the meds in two original bottles or something.Thanks for all the tips guys!

[negrilaholic]

I take my meds to Jamaica everytime, always just carry them in my bottles in my carryon..

[Tiger Lilly]

If its pain meds they will not have them - the only pain meds available readily is codeine.

I'm prescribed a Class 4 narcotic for chronic pain. I bring them with me and have never had a problem.