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jlbarnhill · Jul 16, 2009, 08:01 PM

I am thinking about donating plasma. I want to know some of the effects of this so I can decide whether I should.

J_9 · Jul 16, 2009, 08:11 PM

There are minimal effects of donating plasma. The only effects may be dizziness and/or nausea. Make sure you eat something before you donate.

jenniepepsi · Jul 16, 2009, 08:35 PM

I have donated plasma before, and I can tell you that you feel weak and dizzy definitely. Like J_9 said, eat something first, and they will give you a snack afterword, usually juice and a light snack of crackers or cookies.

If you have never donated before, I would suggest someone driving you there, because you may not be up to driving back home.

Its not BAD. Its no more than a minor inconveinance really. But better safe than sorry, and some people DO pass out after donating plasma.

Good luck :)

Fr_Chuck · Jul 16, 2009, 08:38 PM

Pretty nurses hold you hand, you get juice and cookies or snack. And you get the knowledge you have helped people

Billoflaureal · Jul 21, 2009, 06:14 PM

Its no different really from donating blood in terms of side-effects. I think it might take a little more of your time. Most common side-effect is dizziness and some people might pass out.