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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 6:15 am
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robjohnson19
 
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Unhappy What happens to prescription medications through airport or border security?
Hello.

In two weeks I am travell to USA. Probably landing in Texas or Florida. I take Ritaline each day to help me keep focus.

In my country, I buy from pharmacy (no prescription needed) and it comes in original "Novartis" box with blister pack inside - not special "pill container" or prescription bottle like USA.

What will happen if I take this in carry on bag into USA? If I don't have the medicine, it will be a bit harder for me while I am there (10 day stay, so I need 20 pills). But, do border security or airport security arrest people? Or just steal medicine? If I get arrested that woud ruin my trip

Previous trips, I have had many pills like ibuprofen or allergy medicine just in plain bottle. I never had problems. But online I have read that Ritaline is very special in USA, like cocaine punishment!

Thank you.
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