Question 1

why can't you drink coffee after donating plasma & what are the effects if you do?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine is a : Diuretic (makes you urinate more). They want you to build your volume after the plasma removal.

Question 2

what happens if you drink alcohol after donating plasma?

Accepted Answer

You are: much more likely to have a smaller amount of alcohol effect you more and also can become dehydrate much easier as alcohol acts as a diuretic.

Question 3

why can't u drink drinks with caffeine in them such as soda or coffee after donating plasma?

Accepted Answer

Fluids noc caffeine: You need to replace the fluid volume most immediately and caffeine increases blood flow to the kidneys, makes more urine, and thereby reduces plasma volume in the short term. Drink fluids but not caffeine.

Question 4

okay i donate plasma at the plasma center they say my veins are really small so i have to drink a lot of water and i am not a water fan and can't drink a lot of water im always dehydrated what else could it mean? but i drink gatorade

Accepted Answer

Gatorade is fine: Water is cheaper.

Question 5

i got all my teeth pulled 7 days ago. i'm taking amoxicillin when will i be able to donate plasma again. i feel good drinking protein shakes and alot of water?

Accepted Answer

: Any center would want antibiotics out of your system before you donate. Two days after the last dose amoxicillin should be out. The plasma center may have other restrictions so I would call before you go.

Question 6

in what way can plasma donation sites pay donors?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Red Cross and many facilities in US will not accept products from pay-for-donate locations. This is due to the concern that a potential donor might not be totally honest in the history questions if seeking $$ and this could contaminate the blood supply. Volunteer donors have no motivation to not provide direct answers.

Question 7

if you were on antibiotics and were able to donate plasma, would donating plasma filter out and eliminate the antibiotics in my system?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic Question: Different antibiotics distribute differently in the body. Some of them are found mostly in plasma, whereas others may distribute to the tissues such as with azithromycin. The bigger question is- 'are you healthy enough to donate plasma now'? Because if you're on antibiotics, I tend to think 'something' about you must not be 100%. Best to double check with your doc, or an ID doc if you can find one

Question 8

can donating plasma days after ovulating hurt your chances of geting pregnant.had a positive ovulatin test on 3/16/13 have a donation appt on 3/22/13?

Accepted Answer

No: It will not affect anything.

Question 9

what can be expected for first time plasma donation?

Accepted Answer

Safe: Blood banks go through a thorough evaluation before taking any blood or plasma. The donation process is generally safe and i applaud you for considering this charitable act. There is discomfort of needle stick and you may need to rest for a few hours after donation and drink plenty of water.

Question 10

what is causing me to pass out after plasma donation?

Accepted Answer

Reduction in blood: Volume. Different people react differently to blood/plasma donation due to loss of blood volume. Try drinking a lot of water and eating salty snacks before donation.

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Why can't u drink drinks with caffeine in them such as soda or coffee after donating plasma?

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Okay i donate plasma at the plasma center they say my veins are really small so i have to drink a lot of water and i am not a water fan and can't drink a lot of water im always dehydrated what else could it mean? but i drink gatorade

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I got all my teeth pulled 7 days ago. i'm taking amoxicillin when will i be able to donate plasma again. i feel good drinking protein shakes and alot of water?

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In what way can plasma donation sites pay donors?

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If you were on antibiotics and were able to donate plasma, would donating plasma filter out and eliminate the antibiotics in my system?

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Can donating plasma days after ovulating hurt your chances of geting pregnant.had a positive ovulatin test on 3/16/13 have a donation appt on 3/22/13?

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What can be expected for first time plasma donation?

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What is causing me to pass out after plasma donation?

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