Blood Test Preparations: Fasting and Medication Influences

00:52 - What is a Blood Test? 01:01 - Types of Blood Tests 01:47 - What Happens During a Blood Test? 02:03 - Blood Test Preparation Tips 02:22 - Fasting Before a Blood Test 02:54 - Medications Before a Blood Test 03:06 - Common Medication Influences and Effects 03:10 - Aspirin and NSAIDs 03:30 - Antibiotics 03:42 - Antidepressants 04:01 - Corticosteroids 04:13 - Antihypertensives 04:28 - Hormonal Medications 04:38 - Statins 04:44 - Diuretics 04:52 - Anticoagulants 05:05 - Thyroid Medications 05:12 - Vitamins and Supplements 05:38 - Common Medication Recommendations Can I Take My Medicine or Supplement Before My Blood Test? https://medshadow.org/medicine-before-blood-test/ ----- Medically Reviewed by: Heidi Moawad MD Producer: Dante Steward, MBA MedShadow Foundation is a health and wellness nonprofit journalism organization created to help protect people from the side effects of medications. MedShadow protects lives by uncovering the hidden and minimized risks of medicines so that everyone has the ability to make truly informed decisions about the risks, benefits, and alternatives to medicines. MedShadow is not influenced by, nor takes funding from, the pharmaceutical industry. Visit medshadow.org for more health and wellness resources, including articles, videos, guides, and more. Prevention is better than a cure. Disclaimer: Talk to your healthcare provider about any concerns you have about your medicines. MedShadow Foundation does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.