Is it legal to bring adderall to Italy and Greece?

As long as you have it legally, and have your prescription bottle (or label) with you, there should be no problem. I have never been asked about any meds and from what I've read on this forum, others haven't either. People travel with narcotics all the time.

But to avoid feeling nervous about it, try checking with the local consulates for Italy and Greece using both the generic and trade names.

Trailrun,

If it's medicine that you need to take, there should not be a problem, however, it's a good idea to get a note from your doctor specifying why you need this medicine.

I would make sure to leave it in it's original container with your name, name of medication & dosage.

Here is an excerpt from this article on 'USA Today': http://traveltips.usatoday.com/rules-medication-airplane-102553.html

While you're permitted to carry necessary medications onto American
flights, if you're traveling internationally, you could run into
problems on your return trip. The State Department recommends checking
with the embassy of the country you'll be visiting and ask if you'll
be allowed to have possession of your medications. It's also wise to
ask your doctor for a letter stating what medical conditions you have
and what medications he's prescribed, including their generic names.
You can present this letter to the foreign security agents if they
raise any questions at the airport

You may also want to contact tsa for more detailed information:http://www.tsa.gov

I agree with Laura's post above.

While the other posters are generally correct. Many countries, one just has to have the prescription label on the drugs, they need to be of a reasonable amount for personal use, and it is also good to have a letter from your doctor stating the need/prescribed use. But, not knowing what adderall is, and not knowing if it is a controlled substance, I can't advise.

But, to be more certain, definitely check with local counsel offices here in the US (DC or NY) if you do not have one close to where you live. Also, sometimes the State Department Travel sites by country can warn if one should follow extra steps for prescription drugs.

But, take a look at what happened to a top Toyota exec. But, these drugs were apparently being mailed into the country to her. Don't know if the same issue would have happened, if she were bringing them in via her carry-on or checked luggage.

http://nypost.com/2015/06/19/american-toyota-exec-arrested-in-japan-for-oxycodone/

I've never been searched in any country in Europe except once at special security screening for USA flights. We were searched driving home from Canada and my friend had to throw out her Rx drugs because she didn't have the label showing the prescription with her name on it.

While lots of us---myself included---have had no problem traveling with Rx meds that were not in their original containers, you are dealing with a controlled substance with potential for abuse. Also, when I last worked on ADHD drugs, Adderall was not marketed in the EU (although maybe that has changed).

Given the nature of the drug, it's worth it to take all precautions... leave it in the original bottle, have a dated letter from your MD on his/her letterhead, don't bring a lot more than you need, have your MD's phone number, and check with the websites AND consulates of Italy and Greece. It might also be nice to have their responses in writing (eg, via email).

And if you are changing planes in another country, I suggest you also check their policy.

One addition to my message above: I'd also suggest getting quality translations of the letter from your doctor and attaching those to the original. It an official in Italy or Greece has a concern, it couldn't hurt to ensure that he/she can understand your doctor's letter.