16May/11Off
Can I donate blood if I have high blood pressure?
I have have high blood pressure but it is controlled by meds, Can I donate blood?
Blood Pressure, High
Acceptable as long as your blood pressure is below 180 systolic (first number) and below 100 diastolic (second number) at the time of donation. Medications for high blood pressure do not disqualify you from donating.
I got this off red cross web site thanks for helping me.
May 16th, 2011 - 23:46
ask the nurse – i’m pretty sure yeah
May 16th, 2011 - 23:46
nope sorry!!!
May 16th, 2011 - 23:46
hell no
May 16th, 2011 - 23:46
YES
May 16th, 2011 - 23:46
no
May 16th, 2011 - 23:46
im not sure it depends on your meds, call the local blood center and check with them
May 16th, 2011 - 23:46
no
May 16th, 2011 - 23:46
You should ask at the blood center where you want to donate.
May 16th, 2011 - 23:46
my brothers an EMT he says no
May 16th, 2011 - 23:46
No, I have tried and they won’t take you. Sorry
May 16th, 2011 - 23:46
i think you should be able to… if you call 1-800-give-life you will be talking to the red cross and they will answer any questions you have about donating blood…good luck!!! they will also tell you when and where scheduled donation sites are!
May 16th, 2011 - 23:46
most likely, my dad has hbp and takes meds and donates blood.
May 16th, 2011 - 23:46
No you cannot because of the meds.
May 16th, 2011 - 23:46
The pressure should not affect donating especially since it’s high, but the medications your are on or past illnesses could prevent donating.
May 16th, 2011 - 23:46
No you can not http://www.redcross.org/donate/donate.html
May 16th, 2011 - 23:46
Yeah! it will come out quicker…..lol