Wegovy injections and the Yom Kippur fast
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Question
I use the weight-loss injections "Wegovy"; they cause me terrible thirst and I have to drink a lot. What is the law regarding the Yom Kippur fast?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha,
You should begin the fast, and if, due to lack of fluids, symptoms of dehydration begin, such as dizziness, blackening of the vision, etc., you should begin to drink in measured amounts. It is preferable to drink nourishing fluids such as clear chicken broth, fruit juice, etc.
[That is, 40 cc of liquid every 9 minutes].
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