I've been told you can donate and then call them to tell them you started feeling sick so they dump the blood. I haven't actually done it myself though. As you may know, the recently approved new drug Accutane (also known as isotretinoin or 13-cis-retinoic acid) has been shown to be a potent teratogenic agent, and appropriate warnings have been You can only donate blood 7 days after you discontinue these medications. Newer blood thinners like Fragmin , Eliquis , Pradaxa , Xarelto and Lovenox are used in people with atrial fibrillation or those with clots in their legs (deep venous thrombosis). Do not donate blood while taking Accutane and for at least 30 days after you stop taking it. Donated blood that is later given to pregnant woman could lead to birth defects in her baby if the blood contains any level of Accutane. If you have traveled or lived in a malaria-risk country, we may require a waiting period before you can donate blood. Wait 3 years after completing treatment for malaria. Wait 12 months after returning from a trip to an area where malaria is found. If you are in good health and meet out eligibility criteria, you can donate plasma as frequently as every seven days. To become a plasma donor, having a history of making regular blood donations helps, but is not always necessary. You can't donate blood while you are taking Accutane, or in the first month after you stop taking it. In addition, you must agree not to share the prescription with anyone. In addition, you must agree not to share the prescription with anyone. After you return, you may need to wait for a while before you can donate blood. This is to help ensure your blood is free of any infections you may have picked up while travelling. This is to help ensure your blood is free of any infections you may have picked up while travelling.