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Yes, you can take your medicine. If you need to be fasting, you must be having your cholesterol or blood sugar tested. You can take your medicines and have normal amounts of water to drink, even up until right before you have your blood drawn.
Method 1 Preparing for a Stress Test. Talk to your doctor about the medications you are on, particularly the heart medications. You may need to stop taking certain prescriptions 2 or 3 days before the test. Avoid eating and drinking 4 to 5 hours before your stress test. If you have anything in your stomach, the procedure can cause nausea. Most medical professionals do say you can drink water before a testing. Check to see what your healthcare professional recommends.