<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><HTML><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Geneva" FAMILY="SANSSERIF" SIZE="2">Probably a good idea to keep prescriptions in their original bottles, and to carry a copy of the prescription, especially if missed doses would cause big problems, or if the drug is a controlled substance.<BR>
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I've made a number of overseas trips, packing a couple of prescriptions and a LOT of nutritional supplements recommended by a naturopath for various purposes. For a monthlong trip to Siberia, I packed everything in original containers, as recommended. But no customs officials have ever shown the slightest interest in my pills, in Russia or anywhere else. So I usually count them into packets at home and leave most of the bottles behind.<BR>
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As with any other item in your luggage, it can be examined and you could be questioned about it, but it doesn't seem to be a big issue. I've only had difficulties with a tiny pocket knife that I forgot to take out of my purse.<BR>
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Most of the airlines recommend carrying medications (and jewelry) in your carry-on. The trouble and expense of trying to replace things in a strange place is a nuisance. My carryon also has basic toiletries and one set of clean underwear--which have been very welcome on a couple of occasions when my bags ended up in a different place than I did.<BR>
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