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Not allowed to donate blood
Fri, 07/14/2006 - 11:38Topic: Corner Booth
Aw man, this SUCKS!!
I was all set to go donate blood with my husband at lunch. I even didn't take a lunch break so I could have a full hour to do what I needed to do.
I'm not allowed to donate blood!!!!!! Why? Becuase I'm on meds. Apparently even though I've never had a convulsive seizure, the fact that I'm on an AED disqualifies me, since it changes my blood level, thus affecting how my body metabolizes my aeds. >.
urgh!!!
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I'm in Canada. It's run by
Submitted by fzMousie on Thu, 2006-10-19 - 10:51
I'm in Canada. It's run by Blood Services Canada up here.
They don't allow you to donate if you are on AEDs. I've checked again a few times. It will apparently (according the them) change the way your body metabolizes the drug and could cause seizures or other problems.
Different places have different rules. I know in the US it varies by state, whereas in Canada there is one set of rules for the whole country.
Re: Not allowed to donate blood
Submitted by BillMonson1976 on Sat, 2013-10-19 - 22:57
I researched many blood centers on who can donate blood here is the website: 2013 - DONATE BLOOD AND RECEIVE A FREE ???? - Ongoing - USA - Free Sports Tickets, Gift Cards, Movies, Meals + More! http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/free-stuff/1289688/ Keep in mind that each blood center adjusts these rules by the State they are located in, Contact the blood center by phone if you have questions prior to donating. If a blood center offers a freebie and you ATTEMPT to donate blood but don't qualify, You will still receive the Freebie :)