Slightly off topic but as there seem to be a few frequent flyers here....I have some queries about taking prescription meds into Mexico.
I'm off to Cancun in a week. 10 hours+ I think, in a 787 Dreamliner. I have a very much love/hate thing with flying. It's not the flying per se, but the fact that when they shut that door, you aren't getting off until 'they' say so.
So.. I'd like to take a few tabs of Diazepam to see me through the flights. I reckon 2x5Mg.. 4 x 5Mg at most will do it.
This from a while back explains:
Years ago I was left without any Diazepam after a period of treatment for anxiety and depression. Docs wouldn't let me have any. The result was that with no warning I experienced the 'mother' of all anxiety attacks on a train back from London to Merseyside. I took myself off to the local A&E where, after pretty much collapsing into a shaking, sobbing wreck, I received brilliant treatment from all concerned. Doc came along and listened. He got a couple of Diazepam tabs for me and told me to go to my Doc's next day and basically demand a a supply. Which I did. And I got them. Thing is I'm resigned to the fact that I can mostly control my anxiety, but will likely never completely eliminate it. Docs know I've attended for all of the therapy and done all the 'self help' I can, so seem reasonable about me getting through around 20 x 5mg Diazepam in a year, usually 1/4 tab max at one time... with days or weeks between.
My latest 'score' was for 14x5Mg from my new Doc last week. As yet untouched. Thing is, I'm taking along all of my usual meds,in original boxes, with a copy of my Repeat Prescription. Splitting between hand and hold luggage just in case one or other goes missing. They are all pretty uncontentious, being things like Beta Blockers/Statins and so on for my ticker. Also some anti biotics in case a tooth abscess kicks off again.
Planning to do same with Diazepam,but only taking a max of 4 tabs. I could easily fit them in my wallet and just take along a prescription as evidence. I don't have the Diazepam on repeat so would need to try to get a copy of the 'script' from the pharmacy... I believe they retain them for two years.
Thing is, it seems the letter of the law says you cannot take 'Psychotropic' drugs into Mexico, even prescribed ones, or maybe you can.. if you have a Prescription, and a copy translated into Spanish. It's not entirely clear.
I doubt they'd bang me up for 4 Valium tabs.. but I don't want hassle of any kind.
I've given up on taking Co Codamol for Dental Pain because apparently they have 'Opiate Sniffing Dogs' at the airport. and Codeine is illegal too... FFS!! And I have a full , stamped, official explanation of my dental issues from the hospital, detailing drugs prescribed.
What does the team think?