Ep. 60: Can you travel while on a biologic medication?
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Biologic medications are supposed to help you live your life as normally as possible, but still, one has to wonder, can you travel while taking biologic medicines?
After releasing their episode on biologics for asthma, Dr. G and Kortney decided to explore how to travel while on a biologic successfully. They unpack what considerations patients need to take when planning their trip.
What we cover in our episode about traveling while taking a biologic medication
Can you travel while on biologics, or can you only travel between doses?
Can you travel with biologics that need to be administered by IV?
Should patients get the green light from their doctor to travel?
Is it possible to travel out of state or internationally?
What should a patient consider when thinking about traveling?
A quick recap of traveling while on a biologic:
Talk to your doctor. Before you travel, talk to your doctor about your plans. They can help you determine if traveling is safe for you and give you tips on managing your biologics while on the go.
Make sure you have enough medication. When packing for your trip, bring enough medication to last the entire time you will be gone, plus a little extra. This will help you avoid running out if your trip is delayed or if you have any unexpected side effects.
Pack your medication carefully. Most biologics must be stored at a specific temperature, so it is important to pack them carefully. You may use a cooler or an insulated medication travel bag to keep them cool.
Make sure to have a refrigerator in your hotel room or rental apartment.
If traveling by plane, keep your biologics in your carry-on luggage. This will help ensure that they stay at the correct temperature.
Bring a letter from your doctor. If you are traveling internationally, bring a letter from your doctor stating that you need to carry your biologics with you. This can help you avoid any problems with customs officials.
If traveling to a different country, check the country's medication entry requirements. Some countries may have restrictions on certain medications.
For more about biologics, check out episode 56
