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Is it OK to donate blood if I take Fioricet(Butalbital APAP Caffeine)?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Butalbital is in a group of drugs called barbiturates. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache.

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow.

Acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine is a combination medicine used to treat tension headaches that are caused by muscle contractions.

 

Is it OK to donate blood if I take Fioricet(Butalbital APAP Caffeine)?

I have a prescription for Fioricet(Butalbital APAP Caffeine) for back and head pain and I was wondering if it’s still ok to donate blood? I have donated blood before, but not since I’ve been taking fioricet. Is it ok for me to donate still?

Best answer:

Answer by BloodDoc
There is no deferral from volunteer blood donation while taking Fioricet(Butalbital APAP Caffeine). However, you should be free of headaches prior to donation.

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