Can you give blood if you have taken painkillers?

It is fine to donate having taken most over-the-counter painkillers, including paracetamol and ibuprofen. Ibuprofen, however, is an anti-inflammatory medication, which affect your platelets and can make them unsuitable for patients.

What pain medicine can you take before giving blood?

As far as OTC pain relievers like Aleve, Advil or Tylenol go, you can give blood without any problems after taking them. Same goes with prescriptions for conditions like type 2 diabetes and asthma. You can give whole blood if you take aspirin, but not platelets because aspirin affects the way they function.

Can I donate blood if I take antidepressants?

Taking antidepressants does not usually disqualify a person from donating blood, provided that you’ve been on your medication for at least a month, and don’t have side effects. However, if you are severely depressed and your medication is not helping to improve your condition, you may not be permitted to donate blood.

Is hydrocodone a blood thinner?

Is Hydrocodone a blood thinner? No, Hydrocodone is an opioid analgesic, and Acetaminophen is a fever reliever. Though painkillers like aspirin are considered blood thinners, Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen are not.

Can I donate blood if I take anxiety medication?

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.

Can you give blood when on antidepressants?

You can give blood if you have depression if you are well on the day. 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.

Can you donate blood if you take anxiety 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.

Can I donate blood if I take Adderall?

Having ADHD, or taking medications for ADHD does not prevent you from giving blood. You do have to provide information on your health history and any medications you take. This includes medications for ADHD, such as stimulant medications.