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What
medications can I take and still donate?
According to
the Food and
Drug Administration, most prescription and over-the-counter
medications do not prohibit a person from donating blood. If you are
unsure whether the medication you are taking is acceptable, please call
our nursing staff ahead of time (845-9966 ext. 739) or bring in your
labeled prescription bottles upon your visit.
- Aspirin
(if taken for pain relief), ibuprofen, vaccinations, shots, and
allergy medications are acceptable if the donor is feeling fine
during their donation appointment and has been symptom free for
three days.
- Aspirin
taken daily for blood clotting is acceptable.
- High
blood pressure medications in the beta blocker, calcium channel
blocker, angiotensin II receptor blocker, and diuretic categories
are acceptable. Those containing Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)
inhibitors are not acceptable.
- Birth
control medications are acceptable.
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Cholesterol-regulating drugs are acceptable.
- If
donors have received antibiotics, they will be able to donate seven
days after the last dose if they have been symptom free for 72
hours.
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