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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.
For some, you may need to fast (not eat any food) for 8 to 12 hours before the test. Your doctor will let you know how to prepare for blood tests. During a blood test, a small sample of blood is taken from your body. It's usually drawn from a vein in your arm using a needle. A finger prick also might be used.