{"_id":"668da01d0b76658b4c232e89","title":"Is there an exception for taking essential medications during fasts?","question":"I usually take Aleve when I get migraines (mine are very intense) but avoid doing so during Ramadan during fasting hours because it is not essential (I don't need it to survive). My assumption has always been that if the medication is non-essential, you cannot take it while fasting and that only essential medications are exceptions. Is this accurate?","answer":"There are no exceptions for medications while fasting. If you are ill and are required to take medication during the day, then you can make up your fasts later.","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fde0b76658b4c232774","tag":"Fasting: Ramadan","count":97}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:39:57.745Z"}