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Anonymous #1
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Medicine question, driving across US
#17563893 - 01/17/13 06:20 PM (11 years, 4 months ago) |
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I've read and watched enough informational posts in this forum but have a question in case I get pulled over and searched.
I have a disease and have current prescripts for cyclobenzaprine, amitryptaline, gabapentin and vitamin D. Two years ago I was prescribed an oxycodone script for things like this, having to sit for long periods and generalized pain. I don't like taking them and won't be driving while on them but I'm worried that an old prescript bottle might look weird if searched. Its past its "expiration" date but was issued as a long term script with one as needed.
It was prescribed at the state I'm headed to but my worry is I still have 70 or so left. The bottle and meds are very obviously old. Do I have anything to worry about? Posters here say Ohio is really good at finding any reason to pull over a late 20s single female driver and Ill be carrying $500 cash.
Its in a suitcase with a lock on it and will be in the trunk. I want to be careful bc 6 family members are going out seperately and I don't want to get arrested bc of a bunch of pill bottles. Without them I can't go.
Since they're in my name, in a bag, in a locked suitcase in the trunk I'm going to be fine yes?
I'm worried if I get a false alert and searched that I may be detained. Not many people hold onto drugs like this for so long. Am I overthinking this and or is there anything I'm missing or should know?
Ty
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Anonymous #2
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Re: Medicine question, driving across US [Re: Anonymous #1]
#17564643 - 01/17/13 08:46 PM (11 years, 4 months ago) |
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You should be fine. From everything that you said, and especially having a legit prescription, I would not worry a bit. They are mainly looking for pills that are out of the bottle not prescribed to the intended person. Take all the extra precautions that you are doing and even in worst case scenario I don't see you getting detained. If you are that worried about it then maybe contact the doctor to get a more recent prescription. Sad that it has come to this for people with legit conditions!
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Alan Rockefeller
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Re: Medicine question, driving across US [Re: Anonymous #2]
#17569721 - 01/18/13 07:08 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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Most people say you will be fine, but some people say that a prescription is only valid for a limited period of time.
I know that if you don't take your prescription and save it instead, you can be charged. I don't know where the line is.
My google search did turn up this:
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=12736546&postcount=31
"Medical advisability, and legality are separate issues. Some drugs require prescriptions, some of them are controlled substances, and cannot be possessed without a valid prescription. A valid prescription contains dates to begin, and end use of the drug. The license to possess this substance only covers the period between those dates, not the date of expiration of the drug lot. While it is unlikely that you will be prosecuted for possession of a Tylenol III after the date you prescription expires, it is legally possible."
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LateForTheFuture
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Alan Rockefeller said: Most people say you will be fine, but some people say that a prescription is only valid for a limited period of time.
I know that if you don't take your prescription and save it instead, you can be charged. I don't know where the line is.
My google search did turn up this:
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=12736546&postcount=31
"Medical advisability, and legality are separate issues. Some drugs require prescriptions, some of them are controlled substances, and cannot be possessed without a valid prescription. A valid prescription contains dates to begin, and end use of the drug. The license to possess this substance only covers the period between those dates, not the date of expiration of the drug lot. While it is unlikely that you will be prosecuted for possession of a Tylenol III after the date you prescription expires, it is legally possible."
On this fantastic point, I recommend mailing yourself your prescription to your destination as opposed to driving with it.
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cherry_darling
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LateForTheFuture said:
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Alan Rockefeller said: Most people say you will be fine, but some people say that a prescription is only valid for a limited period of time.
I know that if you don't take your prescription and save it instead, you can be charged. I don't know where the line is.
My google search did turn up this:
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=12736546&postcount=31
"Medical advisability, and legality are separate issues. Some drugs require prescriptions, some of them are controlled substances, and cannot be possessed without a valid prescription. A valid prescription contains dates to begin, and end use of the drug. The license to possess this substance only covers the period between those dates, not the date of expiration of the drug lot. While it is unlikely that you will be prosecuted for possession of a Tylenol III after the date you prescription expires, it is legally possible."
On this fantastic point, I recommend mailing yourself your prescription to your destination as opposed to driving with it.
Yeah do that - I live in Ohio and used to hit up Florida clinics back in the day (I know you said you're legit, I'm just sharing my experience). I would NEVER ever drive back from FL to OH with my script, I always overnighted it to myself back home. I've gotten pulled over in SC before and state troopers straight up took the cash that I had on me, so I'd advise against driving with a lotta cash either. $500 isn't too too much, but do you wanna risk losing it? Cops can pull you over, say they smell weed, search your car & take your cash just because. It happened to me. I'd definitely mail your pills to your final destination, and if you must drive with cash, put it in your bra or inside your panties if you see flashing lights behind you (that isn't 100% foolproof either if you get stopped, but it sure beats having it just in your purse or in your car somewhere). If it weren't so damn expensive I'd say fuck driving and just fly if you can. Cops are god damn highway robbers.
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Re: Medicine question, driving across US [Re: cherry_darling]
#17593157 - 01/22/13 09:03 PM (11 years, 3 months ago) |
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got half way through your post and quit reading. Do not take outdated meds anywhere. Do not put a few fresh pills in an old script bottle. Fed law states all meds have to be disposed of at expiration date. An unlabled bottle, an expired label, mixed meds in 1 bottle with a valid sticker are ALL grounds for felony charge. Any state and anywhere...even your own home.
*EDIT* do what you want but be a little creative. Just saying that if you are found with a legit script in your name after the exp date they can and will charge you. That's in all states.
Edited by BlueIndian (01/22/13 09:13 PM)
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