Any restrictions taking medications to Europe??? HELP trip soon...

There's good info on the web about this: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=63470 and from the TSA: http://www.seatguru.com/articles/tsa_prohibited_items.php#medication Which doesn't speak to what other countries permit or do not. Speaking personally, my husband has NEVER had anyone challenge him, either into or out of Europe, about any pills in his bag. We've flown into and out of London, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich, Reykavik... probably other cities that I am not recalling to change planes. He takes medication for gout, so a couple of separate pills for that, and medication for anxiety about flying (which he sometimes shares with me). So I am sometimes flying with loose yellow pills in a baggie in my carry-on, and no one has ever said a thing. If you want to be super-duper certain, a call to the embassy of any country usually gets you an answer in a hurry. I used to work in a position that required me to contact embassies every day - I was surprised at how responsive and fast and knowledgeable the staffers were. But you will likely get such excellent advice from others on this board that you won't need to make any calls.

There are a couple other things I would recommend. Take double the amount that you will need. Accidents will happen - a pill box gets knocked into the toilet, left behind on a table, etc. Also find out what equivalent meds are available in the countries you will be in, just in case you need to get more.

TSA does NOT require that medications be in original bottle or even have a label. I've never had a problem taking meds into other countries for my personal use. That said, it is always advisable to have the correct info with your medications in case of illness, emergency, needing refills, etc. Ask your pharmacist to print you an extra label and put it on a small Ziploc bag, then put the medication in the bag. Alternatively, some pharmacies will prepare blister packs with all your meds grouped according to when you take them (example, day 1, am in one blister, day 1 lunch next, day 1 pm next, then day 2...) and put all the labels on the top of the sheet. You could also use a pill organizer and put the labels from the pharmacy on one sheet of paper taped to the bottom of the organizer. Lots of ways to do it. I also carry an information sheet with all of my medications listed (both generic and name brand), the dose I take, when I take it and what condition it is for. I also list my Dr's phone #s, pharmacy's #, and emergency contact info as well a list major medical conditions (I have asthma, high blood pressure, PCOS, etc.) and surgeries /dates. This info sheet has come in handy when I had a severe asthma attack at work (the EMTs knew everything they needed even though I had trouble speaking). If you become ill while traveling, or need a refill because you lost meds, etc. this could be vital.
EDIT: Feel free to private message me if you want a sample copy of the info sheet. Also, liquid meds of more than 3 oz should NOT be placed in your 3-1-1 bag, but should be in their own baggie. You must declare them to the TSA before screening. It is helpful for liquids to be in their original bottle. Also- if you use a CPAP, a nebulizer, etc, these devices must be declared and removed for separate screening. (Also- most airlines don't count these in # of allowed carry-on bags)

Melissa, lots of good advise posted here,, I would not worry, especiallly about blood thinners,, narcotic pain pills and drugs for pyshe conditions( had a child on anti anxiety and anti psychotics) would be more problematic ,, but only in SOME countries, and likely not the ones you are visiting, as I have been to France and Italy with both types and never had a problem , I also second Tonis suggestion to take double the meds,, but keep them seperate,, so if you lose some you will have back up .
I always take them in the pill bottles with the labels, I have never asked doctor for a note.