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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.
What To Expect Before Blood Tests. Many blood tests don't require any special preparation and take only a few minutes. Other blood tests require fasting (not eating any food) for 8 to 12 hours before the test. Your doctor will tell you how to prepare for your blood test(s). Blood usually is drawn from a vein in your arm or other part of your body using a needle.