Posted by Mark H. on June 14, 2000, at 11:01:35
In reply to Giving Blood while on Celexa, posted by Steph on June 11, 2000, at 9:04:48
It sounds like heat to me. I checked with a friend who runs a blood bank about giving blood if you're taking anti-depressants, and he said many of his donors take anti-depressants and have no problem with giving blood. He hadn't heard of any problem with Celexa or any other AD.
Call your blood bank and discuss the problem frankly with the head person. If they don't know about your problem, they'll never make any meaningful correlations -- just in case. Most centers need donors desperately and will work with you to find solutions to anything that impedes your ability to donate -- they don't want you passing out after you leave or suffering any other problems. If Celexa turns out to be a problem, they are going to want to know about it.
As you know, heat increases circulation and can drastically lower blood pressure. I've had heat prostration twice and heat stroke once when I was much younger. The symptoms you describe are suggestive of heat prostration (very unpleasant), and giving blood that day probably didn't help the situation.
By the way, thank you for giving blood and for offering marrow. Your generosity saves lives.
Mark H.
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