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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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Camas
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Fri Dec 22, 17 2:40 pm Taking Prescription Painkillers to Mexico |
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Hey y'all, I'm going down to Baja in January, but just had shoulder surgery. I've been trying to find information on bringing prescription painkillers through customs. (Narcotics.) Any first hand or second hand experience with this? I've read rumors ranging from "no problem" to "you'll go to jail". Thanks! |
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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Hood River
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Fri Dec 22, 17 9:59 pm |
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I don't know the actual law or policy - should be easy to google what's allowed and forbidden.
I have taken pain killers to Mexico but I disguised them. Put them in an empty bottle of Tylenol. It was less than 10 pills.
I've traveled to Mexico 20 times - I've had my van searched - but my personal stuff like my kit bag has never been opened. |
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kassak
Since 18 May 2010
108 Posts
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Fri Dec 22, 17 11:34 pm |
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You'll probably be fine as long as you bring in quantities that don't indicate anything beyond personal use.
The actual rules require you have an original prescription translated into spanish. Most of the things on the prescription get put onto the pill bottle (except a signature) from the pharmacy and you could ask your US pharmacy to print the label in spanish for you. |
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pauls
Since 20 Jun 2005
564 Posts
Northern Portugal
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Sat Dec 23, 17 8:06 am |
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Don't worry Mike if push comes to shove we'll do a prisoner swap and exchange POTUS for you |
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jblum
Since 13 Jul 2008
306 Posts
The Gorge
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Tue Dec 26, 17 3:48 am Put them in another container |
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Hey Nak.
Just put them in a tylenol or other OTC bottle. There is no way any guy at customs or in the airport would have the resources to look up what you are carrying and identify the pills. If you are bringing more than qty 100, I'd be more careful and maybe bring a translated rx, but for a normal amount, just fly it under the radar.
Buena suerte amigo! _________________ JHB |
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fisherman
Since 06 Aug 2007
113 Posts
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Tue Dec 26, 17 1:59 pm Painkillers |
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Just in case you won't be using them would you be interested in selling them ? Of course I am just kidding. I got my own. kidding again. Why don't you swallow them all before the trip begins? |
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lewmt
Since 04 Aug 2010
182 Posts
MT
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Fri Dec 29, 17 8:45 pm |
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You may want to post this question on bajanomad.com Tons of experienced in almost everything Mexico & Baja there |
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