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rumpletumbler

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I don't know if I'll ever work for a regional but being that I take about a billion prescriptions I'm wondering what hoops must you jump through carrying mediation through the screening process. Can you have one of those pill carriers seperated by days or would that be thought of as small pipe bombs? Must you carry it all in the bottle dispensed in etc. etc. ad nauseum? That would be a royal pita for me but wouldn't be a show stopper or anything. I'm just curious. Probably best to just not let that kind of stuff piss me off. ;)
 
I've never been asked about meds when going through security.
They are just in the regular containers.

I would only be concerned if I had a prescription med that was not mine and I was travelling international.
 
I was non-rev-ing last month and my Blood Pressure Med's in my checked back set of the bomb dector machine or whatever it is they check for. But, like I said, that was checked backs. I have never had a problem with carry-on.
 
why don't you guys think a little bit before you talk about what does and doesn't raise red flags at the security checkpoint on a public forum.

Paranoid??? not really... think about it.
 
Traveling with Meds..

I have been doing for years..I carry mine in my daily Pill case..but I have a letter from my doctor to present which lists all the meds he has prescribed by name and dosage...

I have never had a problem, never use the letter yet...For some of us it would just be impractical to carry that many origional containers...

Also for diabetics...they make containers that keep the Insulin bottle cold, and carry all the neddles for the patient....never a problem....
 
Tex-Ex said:
why don't you guys think a little bit before you talk about what does and doesn't raise red flags at the security checkpoint on a public forum.

Paranoid??? not really... think about it.

Anyone that would be interested already knows, you can bet on that, and isn't going to be reading this board for information.
 
rvsm410 said:
I have been doing for years..I carry mine in my daily Pill case..but I have a letter from my doctor to present which lists all the meds he has prescribed by name and dosage...

I have never had a problem, never use the letter yet...For some of us it would just be impractical to carry that many origional containers...

Also for diabetics...they make containers that keep the Insulin bottle cold, and carry all the neddles for the patient....never a problem....

Thats good to hear. I would have to carry bottles and a "box" which would suck.
 
You're right... people looking to do harm don't research their target... They already know everything. They would never ask questions about what you can get through security on such a secure private web site as this. It's just irresponsible.

Tex
 
I imagine that rather than taking someone elses word for it they send people through to actually try things. People who are expendable in the sense that if they are detained etc. it won't matter. I wouldn't take anyones response on a web site as an okey dokey to execute a plan and I don't imagine they do either. They are constantly testing the system and that is well documented. Bin Laden doesn't sit around praising Allah for flightinfo.com as the one stop shopping source for all TSA weaknesses.
 
Regardless of what YOUR methods of collecting information would be, it is still irresponsible to post what does and does not raise a red flag at security. I'll tell you what raises a red flag for me... a guy posting on a message board dominated by professional pilots and those aspiring to be professional pilots that says he takes a drug coktail every day. Hmmm... what about that story doesn't jive? Maybe the fact that I can't even take a sudafed if I'm stuffy.

I don't think Bin Laden frequents flightinfo.com. However, if you recall people who want to blow stuff up come in all different shapes and sizes... religions and races. OK city was two white dudes yet we still only get nervous when someone wearing a turbine gets on our airplane.

Just be responsible with what you say on here. The guys on 9/11 didn't just say, hey, why don't we try boxcutters today. They did their research. They learned the lingo. They learned the airplane.

Be responsible.

Tex
 
Tex-Ex said:
I'll tell you what raises a red flag for me... a guy posting on a message board dominated by professional pilots and those aspiring to be professional pilots that says he takes a drug coktail every day. Hmmm... what about that story doesn't jive? Maybe the fact that I can't even take a sudafed if I'm stuffy.

A red flag in what way? If you aren't taking any medication full time then its only because you are young. Wait till you hit about 40 forward and you will understand. If you are like 70 and don't take even a sudafed then you've been really blessed with good health and should write a book or hook up with Richard Simmons. Since I believe that most muslim extremists are between the ages of 17-40 they probably won't have much if any medication.
 
Tex-Ex said:
I don't think Bin Laden frequents flightinfo.com. However, if you recall people who want to blow stuff up come in all different shapes and sizes... religions and races. OK city was two white dudes yet we still only get nervous when someone wearing a turbine gets on our airplane.

Yes, I would consider it unusual if some one was "wearing a turbine." :confused: Especially if the turbine was operating! However, I see passengers wearing turbans all the time.:)
As far as what medications are allowed through checkpoints, I imagine visiting TSA's website might yield a few answers.
 
I'd a never thunk it but here it is.

Medications

* All medications in any form or type (for instance, pills, injectables, or homeopathic) and associated supplies (syringes, Sharps disposal container, pre-loaded syringes, jet injectors, pens, infusers, etc.) are allowed through the security checkpoint once they have been screened. Atropens, an auto-injection system that can help treat many emergency conditions (low heart rate, breathing problems, and excess saliva related to insecticide, nerve gas or mushroom poisoning) are also allowed.

* Medications should be labeled so they are identifiable.

* Medications in daily dosage containers are allowed through the checkpoint once they been screened.

* Medication and related supplies are normally x-rayed. However, as a customer service, TSA now allows you the option of requesting a visual inspection of your medication and associated supplies.

o You must request a visual inspection before the screening process begins; otherwise you medications and supplies will undergo x-ray inspection.

o If you would like to take advantage of this option, please have you medication and associated supplies separated from your other property in a separate pouch/bag when you approach the screener at the walk-through metal detector.

o Request the visual inspection and hand your medication pouch/bag to the screener.

o In order to prevent contamination or damage to medication and associated supplies and/or fragile medical materials, you will be asked at the security checkpoint to display, handle, and repack your own medication and associated supplies during the visual inspection process. Any medication and/or associated supplies that cannot be cleared visually must be submitted for x-ray screening. If you refuse, you will not be permitted to carry your medications and related supplies into the sterile area.
 
Tex-Ex said:
Maybe the fact that I can't even take a sudafed if I'm stuffy.

You might want to check with your AME on that one. I think that was the only antihistamine type product allowed when I asked some years ago.

My impression of the thread is that the guy was concerned about getting in legal trouble for his meds. For instance if someobody was carrying a kilo of cocaine in their rollerbag and it got tagged for a random inspection that person would probably do time. Unauthorized posession of prescription meds could get someone in trouble as well. You accuse some professional pilots of taking a drug cocktail. Some of us have a prescription for one thing or another. That's hardly a drug cocktail.
 

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