| Drug name(s) | Do not donate if the drug was taken in the last… |
|---|---|
| Avodart (dutasteride) | 6 months |
| Jalyn (dutasteride and tamsulosin) | 6 months |
| Erivedge (vismodegib) | 2 years |
| Aubagio (teriflunomide) | 2 years |
You can donate plasma every 28 days, no more than 13 times in a year. There are those in high-risk groups who should not donate blood or plasma. They include people who have: Injected drugs or steroids not prescribed by a doctor within the last three months.
Patients can donate while taking antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants. During PP, solutes in plasma such as drugs can be removed, increasing drug clearance by 30%. PP affects both protein-bound and free drug concentrations.
Taking a stimulant medication for ADHD should not prevent you from donating blood.
You may experience weak pain near your elbow. If the needle accidentally hits an artery, the technician will remove it immediately and hold pressure on the needle insertion site for at least 10 minutes.
Here are the most common factors that may disqualify you from donating your plasma:Illness. People who have a fever, productive cough, or are feeling generally unwell shouldn't donate. ... Medical conditions. ... Low iron. ... Medications. ... Travel.
You can give blood if your anxiety is mild or well controlled by medication as long as you are well on the day of donation.
Usually yes, as long as you're well and have no side effects from the medication.
Taking an antidepressant is generally not a cause for deferral if you are well established on your treatment (at least 4 weeks) and have no side effects from the medication. You cannot give blood if you are severely depressed or have not improved on your treatment or are taking a number of types of medication.