Fasting on Tisha B'Av for Those Taking Medication
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Question
Regarding fasting on Tisha B'Av. My mother, may she live and be well, has an issue with irregular heartbeat and takes the following medications: Forpex 300, Eliquis 5 mg, Cardiloc, Candor 8. For something found in her urine, she takes: Alloril. For thyroid balance, she takes: Euthyrox. My question is, should she fast, and if so, should she take her medications, and if so, can she drink (and how much) when taking the medications.
Answer
Shalom Rav
After consulting with a doctor.
The instruction is not to fast.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 554
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