Taking Medication on Tishe Be'av
Question
Can I take medicine to allow me to sleep through the night tonight on Tisha bav? Can I swallow it with some water?
Answer
Thank you for your question.
You may take it without water. If that's not possible, and not taking the medication will affect your ability to function the next day, then you may take it with a small amount of water by first placing three tea bags in the water to make it bitter. You can then use that water to help swallow the tablet.
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