Yom Kippur Fast
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Question
Regarding the Yom Kippur fast: A 30-year-old healthy woman, had a blood clot in the leg (in a superficial vein) about 4 years ago, received full treatment with Xarelto for 3 months due to the proximity of the clot to a deep vein. Currently, the treatment is completed, and there are no remnants of the clot. Awaiting results of a coagulation test. The attending physician says that fasting as usual is possible. 1. Is it indeed possible to fast as usual? 2. Is it permissible to take the Cerazette pill during the fast? (Usually, skipping or changing the time causes bleeding) Thank you very much.
Answer
Hello
A.
According to the instructions of our teacher, Rabbi, you may fast as usual.
B.
There is no problem taking the pill during the fast without water. If it is impossible to swallow without water, it is permissible to take a little water and first make it bitter with tea essence or similar.