giving blood

[gradyjackjacob]

Would anyone be able to tell me if i can give blood when i,m on abatacept.

[helixhelix]

Check the Blood Transfusion website. link here

blood.co.uk/who-can-give-bl...

I'm on MTX and I know I can't.

[nomoreheels]

There's no quick answer I'm afraid. I know I'm not able to because I'm on MTX. To be sure if you can on Abatacept (or any of your other meds) you'd need to call the Blood donor helpline 0300 123 23 23 Mon- Fri 8am-7pm, they may transfer you to the Referral Team.

[gradyjackjacob in reply to nomoreheels]

Thanks for that i,ll ring them now.

[sandybrown]

Ask at the blood clinic, they will do a quick blood test to check if you can give blood.

[gradyjackjacob in reply to sandybrown]

Ok thanks for that.