Reta on a plane?

Core-Win

Core-Win

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Hey,

Need some advice for a work trip. Gotta bring two 2mg doses of Reta.

Option A: Take my 10mg vial, bac water, and needles in my checked bag. Mix it in my hotel room.
Pros: Seems reliable.
Cons: 1) Vial at room temp for half a day. 2) What if the leftover 6mg goes bad on the way back?

Option B: Pre-load two needles, keep 'em cold.
Pros: Simple.
Cons: Will they destabilize or even freeze?

Option A seems safer, but I could waste some. Option B is easier, but I'm worried about keeping it cold enough.

Has anyone done this? Am I missing something obvious?

I thought about trying to fake being diabetic to get it through security, but I'm not a good liar. Plus, wouldn't everyone do that?

Thanks!
Core-Win
 
When traveling, I put the exact amount of peptide I need in a fresh, sterile vial. Then I toss it at the end. That way, my main supply isn't exposed to temp changes.

For injectables that don't need refrigeration, I keep them labeled.

I always carry meds; I never check them.
 
Yup. I've been traveling with my injectable, needles, and a copy of my script for years. Never been stopped.

Though once, some protein powder set off the explosives detector. Had to wait for a federal agent to test it!
 
I've been all over with no issues. I've started using a pen with pre-filled cartridges. I take what I need and toss the empties. I keep everything in a thermos with a cold pack. I'm about to see how it goes in South America.
 
If you don't fly a lot, bringing a vial with a cold pack should work. If you do it often, maybe buy the smallest amount you can and mix it fresh?

Skipping two weeks won't kill you if you pin right before you leave.
 
I searched "traveling with peps" and "flying with peptides", but missed "airports". Found some stuff now. I thought I was being thorough but missed a main keyword. Sorry!
 
You can get insulin travel cases with TSA-approved ice packs on that big website. I've taken vials of Reta and other peps, labeled, plus syringes, through security. No one cared. One time they just checked the ice pack. Carry-on is the way to go, not checked bags. Temps are crazy there.

You can also get empty 1ml or 3ml vials online. Reconstitute at home, transfer 4mg to a smaller vial, and leave the rest in the fridge.
 
Harder to travel with unlabeled stuff. Pens are easier. Too late for you now, but for next time, pens in a cold pack look like insulin. Clear liquids are usually assumed to be insulin. I've traveled all over Asia like this, a single pen/cartridge for 4 weeks.

If they find vials and BAC, they might confiscate it and ask questions. Not fun.

Easiest is to dose before you go and when you get back. Or, bring one syringe with extra BAC, in a red insulin bag with a cross on it and a cold pack. Don't look like you're hiding anything.

Good luck. Stay calm.
 
Domestic USA? Carry-on. Cold pack. TSA doesn't care. They know people take meds and have syringes. They're looking for the unexpected.

I had no problems in December/January flying with mine. Got stopped for hand warmers! And coffee!
 
I pre-filled my reta into a NovoPen 4 and I'm taking an old Mounjaro box and a prescription from half a year ago. Everything goes in a 3D printed case, then a cooler in my checked luggage. If asked, I say it's my prescribed Mounjaro.
 
Saw links to free needle disposal jugs on STG. Ordered one from the genetech site and it came with a travel case with an ice pack for free!
 
Hubby and I flew yesterday. I had my gel travel pack from that big online retailer with 3 full pens (2 tirz unlabeled and 1 KLOW unlabeled), random needles, a filled pen vial of NAD+ (I alternate with my KLOW as needed). In our checked bags, we had a small case of alcohol wipes, pen needles, extra syringes. TSA was fast.
 
For those of you using the pens, do you try to get every last bit out? I've noticed it always looks like there's a little something left after the last click. Is it worth it to try and draw that out with an insulin syringe?
 
glow-up said:
For those of you using the pens, do you try to get every last bit out? I've noticed it always looks like there's a little something left after the last click. Is it worth it to try and draw that out with an insulin syringe?
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I used to try, but it was always such a hassle. Now I just toss it. It's like 4-5 clicks worth, not worth an extra needle stick.
 
I'm about 2 weeks and change into my injectable journey...down like one or two pounds. A reasonable rate, I think.

My first couple of doses in my tummy made me super queasy...like for days. I put the last dose in my thigh, and not as sick, but the cravings are there. I am increasing the dose some in the next month.

I will stick with the thigh for now even though the food noise is more present. Being able to still function has been great.
 
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