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Originally Posted by alwann
Other than going to the "Bus" and asking, how does one find out if they are okay to donate considering medications taken? Blood thinners, in my case.
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They have a list of medications at One Blood and other blood banks which affect if and when you can donate. These are pretty standard.
The above link says about blood thinners--
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5) Blood thinners
If you are taking Arixtra, Coumadin or heparin, you cannot donate since your blood will not clot normally. You can only donate blood 7 days after you discontinue these medications.
Newer blood thinners like Fragmin, Eliquis, Pradaxa, Xarelto and Lovenox are used in people with atrial fibrillation or those with clots in their legs (deep venous thrombosis). With these drugs, you will need to wait only 2 days from your last dose before donating.
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You could call them to make sure. 1.888.9.DONATE (936.6283)