ich medications prevent me from donating blood and which do not?
Do prevent: . Coumadin, Proscar, Propecia, and Accutane Don’t prevent: High Blood Pressure Medications Insulin (by mouth or injection) Procardia Allergy Medications Asthma Medications Anti-depressants other than lithium Aspirin Seizure medicines (you must be seizure free for 12 months) 10. Can I donate if I have one of the following illnesses: • Anemia (low iron) Iron levels in the blood vary daily. These levels will be checked at the time of donation to determine donor eligibility. • Malaria If you have been diagnosed with malaria, but have not had an active case in 3 years, you may donate. • Hepatitis If you had hepatitis after the age of 10 years or have had a positive hepatitis test, you may NOT donate blood. • Hemochromatosis You may be eligible to donate blood for others if you have hemochromatosis. To do so you must present an appropriately completed prescription from your physician. You must meet all other criteria for volunteer whole blood donation other than the donation inte
