Peptides / Airports
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Jailbreak7
GLP-1 Apprentice
I can't tell whether they want to see the Rx because no one ever asked. and I traveled to Europe several times in last few months (plus some travel around Europe).. no one even "notices" that stuff. Tho, I only traveled w/ name brand and compound, and had Rx's to show in case asked.. no one ever asked... so dunno, there's a level of risk but seems fairly low
What would you tell TSA of they asked what it is? (The research only peptides with a very generic label on it -no Rx)
Would depend if it’s carry on or checked in I suppose.
If it’s carry-on, they might confiscate it in the worst case scenario I guess. Probably depends on the mood of the officer.
If it’s checked in, I doubt it would have any consequences - you can legally buy and store them at home, no specific rules are barring you from bringing them in a plane (as far as I know)
If it’s carry-on, they might confiscate it in the worst case scenario I guess. Probably depends on the mood of the officer.
If it’s checked in, I doubt it would have any consequences - you can legally buy and store them at home, no specific rules are barring you from bringing them in a plane (as far as I know)
raw_oyster_eater
lemon bottle brewer
i would be worried about 3rd world countries and Alabama. Alabama arrested some girls for having some CBD oil.
Jailbreak7
GLP-1 Apprentice
"It's my diabetes medication..." and I would leave it at that. I'd then point to my CGM. point to syringes as well... ... I wouldn't be lying, though...
PS This should only go with you in your carry on, and never in checked luggage.
Fun story: the "closest call" was when my CGM got flagged in London..... that "TSA" guy was gonna do a manual check with the wand and all and I just pointed and said "oh that's my CGM..." and that stopped him in his tracks.. just waved me off and let me through... they really do not seem to care about diabetes meds/devices at all.. and I am sure I am not the first one with that stuff.. (they also see a ton of folks with insulin..)
mostlydamp
GLP-1 Enthusiast
I think it depends on the country and the officer. I went to Italy recently and got the idea that they take security extremely seriously and were looking very closely at everything going in and out. By far out of the 5 nearby countries we visited Italy was much more suspicious. Any official checkpoint was pretty strict and I got pulled from line leaving the country and made to take off shoes and everything but a cavity or strip search was done of my person, shoes, bag, and carryon. Swabbed my hands, shoes, everything for drugs. I guess it was random or I looked suspicious.
I didn't have any peptides but I guarantee those guys would have pulled me into a room if I had anything like that and had me explain. Point is I'm sure if I had scripts it would work out but I very likely would have missed my flight. Just because it's legal doesn't mean they can't screw you and all your plans over. I doubt I would travel with anything unless I really needed it.
I didn't have any peptides but I guarantee those guys would have pulled me into a room if I had anything like that and had me explain. Point is I'm sure if I had scripts it would work out but I very likely would have missed my flight. Just because it's legal doesn't mean they can't screw you and all your plans over. I doubt I would travel with anything unless I really needed it.
I decided not to bring the unmarked vials the peps came in on a recent trip, instead I put what I needed in cartridges and brought a couple of pens.
There is someone who makes really realistic looking labels or label templates somewhere around here, lol, either on telegram or discord…can’t remember who just now.
There is someone who makes really realistic looking labels or label templates somewhere around here, lol, either on telegram or discord…can’t remember who just now.
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Whether you are diabetic or not, Technically....GLP1'S are insulin related . So, if TSA asked "What is this?" One could say "Diabetic solution." Crazy, but I want to research this further.
People tend to overlook the fact that they also need to know what you're traveling with in order to ask questions about it. I just put stuff I don’t want them to ask questions about in my checked in luggage. On the abysmal chance that they actually go through that, the probably don’t care about your user dose of whatever
aDerpyPenguin
GLP-1 Novice
TSA doesn’t care to see any prescription. Unless you keep it in vials larger than 100ml, TSA won’t care. If, for whatever reason, they do care, tell them it’s medication. You do not need to disclose the type of medication; however, simply stating that it’s diabetic medication is fine.
Source: someone whose job it was at one point.
Source: someone whose job it was at one point.
zpped
Moderator
I'm currently traveling around Asia so I added a few extra labels.
I was stopped leaving Taiwan and internally in Thailand, because the scanner picked up the ice pack. I showed them and was waved through.
I've got 6 3ml pen carts in there with the ice pack. I keep the pens in a separate case with all the pins.
aDerpyPenguin
GLP-1 Novice
Smart idea with the labels. Have you been to Japan yet? I’ve heard they can be a bit picky on medication.
I think they wont care if its a few vials. But the vials don't ship to my country in the Caribbean. I have to have them shipped to a friend in the US and then travel with them to my country. Never did more than one kit at a time.
I wonder what would they say if I travel on a plane with 3 kits of 10 or something? I wamt to stock up a bit and travelling to the US often is expensive for me and probably suspicious to immigration.
Anyone has any input on that?
I wonder what would they say if I travel on a plane with 3 kits of 10 or something? I wamt to stock up a bit and travelling to the US often is expensive for me and probably suspicious to immigration.
Anyone has any input on that?
mostlydamp
GLP-1 Enthusiast
I put this on another thread once regarding airports. I traveled in Europe a few months ago and the Italian airport people singled me out to search every tiny thing about my baggage and person. Probably random since I don't carry peptides with me. They would have absolutely kept me longer an made me miss my flight if I had weird stuff on me like syringes. They almost made me miss my flight in this circumstance. In the USA they just try to get you through but some other countries seem to have higher security standards.
I just kinda feel like it would be taking a chance on whether that specific security person feels like being an asshole or not. If they feel like being an asshole you are gonna have a bad time. Same thing with police and peptides. And it depends what color you are, how you dress, and how you act.
I just kinda feel like it would be taking a chance on whether that specific security person feels like being an asshole or not. If they feel like being an asshole you are gonna have a bad time. Same thing with police and peptides. And it depends what color you are, how you dress, and how you act.
zpped
Moderator
Japan is my last stop so not yet.
I don't carry syringes outside the US. Cartridges go into the cold container, pens go in another bag. My pins are spread into a few different spots but they very unlikely to draw any attention.
I don't carry syringes outside the US. Cartridges go into the cold container, pens go in another bag. My pins are spread into a few different spots but they very unlikely to draw any attention.
aDerpyPenguin
GLP-1 Novice
I ended up buying a pen because I thought it would be easier to travel with. We'll see how it goes. My first few international trips will be to Micronesia so I can't imagine having any issues there.
RegalReginald
Recently Joined
I traveled to Ireland this summer, from Canada and was really nervous about this. I purchased a "diabetic travel kit" and kept everything in that. My bag got "checked" both ways but since they always see these diabetic travel cases they didn't even question it. They were more interested in my candles lol
Oooo.....don't check your medicine in case your bag goes astray.
I wouldn't check essential medicine, but medicine without a prescription that isn't essential for me to live. I'd rather check it when traveling internationally.
Parcero
Recently Joined
I went from the US to Colombia and then to Mexico. I travelled with 12+ peptides in my essential oils case (perfect size btw) and my tirz in a insulin cooler case with 15 syringes. All my stuff was in my checked luggage. A little bit nervous but no issues, customs look for more deadly things than peptides.
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Lullabytreehugger
GLP-1 Enthusiast
I know Australia can be a piece of sh1t when it comes to ANY MEDICATIONS coming back into the country they checked my medications bag everything from my migraine pills to asthma puffer and nerve pain medications and even asked for my drs script for some of them which I had a print out from my docter.
