Fasting for Those Taking Various Medications
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Question
I am a Type 2 diabetic taking Jardiance Duo and Ozempic 1mg, and I have a stent. I take aspirin, Normolol, Tritace, and Lipitor. Do I need to fast? I feel perfectly fine even when fasting. What is the ruling regarding Yom Kippur?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
Do not fast.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 554, Se'if 6
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