I have a medical condition (Epilepsy) and take pills for it. I used to donate blood before I was diagnosed, but I haven't been donating since then
2006-07-10 15:49:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
•Epilepsy
OK to donate if controlled with medication and if no seizures in the past 12 months.
2006-07-10 16:00:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
I am also epileptic with two types of seizures. I haven't had a seizure in about 8 months but this is due to medications I take daily...Carbatrol, Keppra, Ethosuximide(Seizure med) Lisinopril.. Overall, the meds cant leave my system because when I miss a dose, I get sick again. So can I donate with these meds in my system? Overall, I take 18 pills a day!
2016-02-11 01:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by Lakeshia Lassiter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the blood bank where you would donate and ask them about it. I used to donate blood as well until I got multiple sclerosis. Now I'm not allowed to be a blood or organ donor....because of both the meds that I'm on and also because of the MS.
2006-07-10 15:54:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Red Cross 1-800-Give Life, and ask them if they would want you to donate.
2006-07-10 15:53:05 · answer #4 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Epilepsy is either genetic or all brain-related. There shouldn't be any reason for you to be denied, unless the pills are something they're concerned about.
2006-07-10 15:53:29 · answer #5 · answered by DakkonA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many factors are used for determining donors! Bloodborne diseases, drug use, incarceration, diabetes are some of the ones that will get you shunned away!
2006-07-10 15:55:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
l think u better 2 ask ur doctor that answer is better than l
2006-07-10 15:54:49 · answer #7 · answered by ivy_smile88 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe so but you can call the red cross and they will let you if you can or not.
2006-07-10 15:52:58 · answer #8 · answered by Gabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U don't think so and better not. Take care ya
2006-07-10 15:53:55 · answer #9 · answered by a V a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor. She/He can tell you.
2006-07-10 15:52:54 · answer #10 · answered by Lindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋