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Can Blood Be Donated While On Thyroid Medication?

I am 19 years old, and had my thyroid removed two years ago. My TSH levels and T3 and everything are all in a good range right now. I'm on 150 mg of levothyroxine daily. If I donate blood at our blood drive in town, could my TSH levels and T3 get messed up again or will they stay they same?
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Patients with thyroid disease may not donate if the condition is under investigation or if malignancy is suspected. Anyone on maintenance therapy with levothyroxine must be stabilised for at least three months before donation. An over- or an underactive thyroid increases the risk of heart disease and you can not donate too if you have weight of less than 50 kg.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate to ask. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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Can Blood Be Donated While On Thyroid Medication?

Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Patients with thyroid disease may not donate if the condition is under investigation or if malignancy is suspected. Anyone on maintenance therapy with levothyroxine must be stabilised for at least three months before donation. An over- or an underactive thyroid increases the risk of heart disease and you can not donate too if you have weight of less than 50 kg. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate to ask. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.