Traveling internationally? It could be illegal to bring along these medications, according to a pharmacist
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As Americans gear up for summer travel, 77% of them expect to pack a prescription medications. A pharmacist shares which drugs are likely to be prohibited when traveling internationally.
"Bringing prohibited medications into a foreign country can have the potential for serious consequences." "Exceeding personal use quantities can raise suspicions." "In severe cases, travelers may be detained, prosecuted and even jailed." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
"Certain medications that are commonly prescribed in the United States might be illegal or strictly regulated in other countries," Dr. Jennifer Bourgeois, PharmD, a pharmacy and health expert based in Dallas-Fort Worth, told Fox News Digital.