Travel with interferon and rib

[Hepa-Friend]

Hi all I am about to go on vacation. I live in Canada and am
wondering if anyone has traveled with these drugs ?
I can't seem to get any information from the airline-Canadian or U.S customs as to what I need to do so. I will be flying into
Ft. Lauderdale Floriada and am trying to aviod any trouble going through securety. I have to carry the interferon in a cooler bag and the Rib in my carry on luggage as I don't need it to get lost in checked baggage. I have letters from my Hepatolgest saying what the drugs are for. I don't know what else I can do. If anyone has any experiance with this your input would be greatley appreciated.

   Thanks

[cuteus]

goof; I can't find the thread where you mentioned a contradictory sounding comment compared to a more recent one, and I realized this morning where you got that impression, but It was going to take too long to explain, so basically, I see where you got that thought, and no, It was not contradicting, because the basic point in all was that, we need a broad datatbase where it is entered whether a person had adverse effects v adverse events. Most folks report one or more of the former, but less than 1 % report the latter.
I am going to quit here, because it is getting confusing to explain, and basically, I know what you were trying to say with your comment.
;-}

[NYgirl]

I am sure that this happens all the time with people who are diabetic carrying syringes and meds.

As long as they are clearly marked with your name and stuff I am sure you would be fine but - if it makes you feel better make sure you get a note from your doctor or something.

Just make sure you pack them carefully so that they stay COLD but do not FREEZE.  That is REALLY important you know?

[Dale_Ray]

I just carry them when traveling and no problems with security but I haven't done any international since starting treatment. My drugs are clearly marked with my name and I have my ID so I can't see them causing you a problem unless your carrying finger nail clippers. I think you will be fine with what you have. Have a great vacation. Dale

[Mister beagle bailey]

Hi,

I live in Florida and treat in New York and fly  every few weeks.  I had no problem, I had a note from Dr. and ID card from drug co. explaining what I was carrying on board.  I used a small carry-on from drug co. with ice packs for meds.  I have flown 6 times since starting tx.

Hope this helps,

    Beagle

[kespr]

You should have no problem. I traveled from new york state to cancun Mexico twice while on tx. I brought all necessary paper work but was never asked for it. I would do it as a carry on just to be sure you get it there

[Hepa-Friend]

Thanks for your input...Sounds like I have all the Documentation I need, I sure I should'nt have a problem

Thanks to all

[harty29]

I've traveled frequently with my drugs and syringes.  I put a copy of the prescriptions in the cooler bag and have never had a problem.