Yom Kippur fasting while on Madopar?

[ge1shh]

Just wondering if anyone has advice for me, in first year of taking Madopar. I take 3 25/100 each day. Still early stage. Tonight/tomorrow is a 26 hour fast for the Yom Kippur Jewish holiday (yes, some holiday not eating or drinking!). In recent years, mainly because of getting older and being on some medication, I do have a drink and something very small like a piece of bread once or twice during that time. But now I am on Madopar, I'm not sure what to. Difficult when I have always observed this fast since being a teenager. Has anyone any advice on going without substantial food, but continuing the Madopar? Left it too late to contact the PD nurses/doc.

[Juliegrace]

I don't think fasting will affect your meds. Food often interferes with them, so maybe they'll work better.

[Kewlfox]

HI, you do not have to fast for Yom Kippur, if you have any condition which requires medication. Check with your Rabbi and you will find I am correct. It is your choice.