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Blood Donation And Giving Blood? I Haven't Given Since My First Seizure. I Worry That Itaye Alter My Medication Levels.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ambrose, GA

I have given over 3 gallons. Stopped giving when I was put on medication. I missed a dose of my medicine one day and 3 days later I had a bad seizure. I am scared to do it again if it would alter even the littlest bit. I DO NOT want to have another bad one.

June 21, 2016
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I don't believe you can give blood because of the medicines your on.
Best Wishes,Sandra

June 25, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Sorry but you can't give blood any more your medication stops you and you don't want to stop taking meds I wanted to give blood and I tried always of doing it and learnt the hard way just be proud that you have given blood in the past take care .

June 23, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

that's what I want to do also but i don't think I'm able to because of the medication I take.

July 4, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

TammyFish,
If you are on medicines you can't give blood.
Best Wishes,Sandra

June 29, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I understand, I have had seizures since I was 2 1/2 years old and I am 46 now I have had four born surgeries and in that time they found a tumor next to my speech area and cut it out of my brain it has not helped my seizures,I hope you have a blessed day today

June 26, 2016

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