Taking Concentration Medication on Yom Kippur Without Water
Question
Is it permissible to take Atenolol without water on Yom Kippur?
Answer
Hello
From the perspective of the prohibition of eating - it is permitted, since it involves swallowing something that is not food.
However, there is an issue regarding the prohibition of taking medication on Shabbat and Yom Tov. Therefore, it is only permitted in cases of great need.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 328, Se'if 1
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