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What medications would prohibit you from donating blood?
Donating Blood: These Medications May Affect Your Eligibility
- 1) Acne medications related to isotretinoin.
- 2) Finasteride and dutasteride.
- 3) Soriatane for psoriasis.
- 4) Antiplatelet medications.
- 5) Blood thinners.
- 6) Growth hormone injections.
- 7) Aubagio for multiple sclerosis.
Can you donate blood if you take lithium?
You cannot give blood if you have Bipolar Illness (manic-depression) and are taking Lithium or other medication at present or have needed medication in the past.
What weight can you not donate blood?
110 pounds
Weight: You must weigh at least 110 pounds to be eligible for blood donation for your own safety. Blood volume is in proportion to body weight. Donors who weigh less than 110 pounds may not tolerate the removal of the required volume of blood as well as those who weigh more than 110 pounds.
Can I donate blood if I am bipolar?
5.12. In general, donors with anxiety disorders and mood (affective) disorders, such as depression or bipolar disorder, may be accepted provided they are stable and feel well on the day, regardless of medication (64).
Is there a weight limit to donate blood?
Who can donate blood? To donate blood, you must: Be at least 17 years old. Weigh at least 50 kg (110 lb).
Do you have to take medication before donating blood?
Antiplatelet medications. Effient ( prasugrel) and Brilinta (ticagrelor) are also antiplatelet medications used for folks who have coronary artery disease, and while no waiting period is needed for donating blood, you must wait seven days after taking these medication before donating platelets.
Can you donate blood if you have blood pressure?
Can I donate if I am taking medication? Most medications do not prevent you from donating blood. Common medications — such as those used to control blood pressure, birth control pills and over-the-counter medications — do not affect your eligibility.
When to take iron supplements after a blood donation?
We recommend taking a multivitamin with 18 mg of iron or an iron supplement with 18-38 mg of elemental iron for 60 days after each blood donation, for 120 days after each power red donation or after frequent platelet donations.
What to do if you are a Red Cross blood donor?
To help maintain healthy iron levels, the American Red Cross recommends that individuals who donate blood and platelets frequently should take an iron supplement or a multivitamin with iron. Before taking an iron supplement or multivitamin, you should consult with your health-care provider. Am I a frequent donor?