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Can i donate blood if i take melatonin for sleep?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Blood donation: Yes, you can. From the Red Cross blood donation eligibility site: "Over-the-counter oral homeopathic medications, herbal remedies, and nutritional supplements are acceptable." http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements/eligibility-criteria-topic

Answered 11/16/2020

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