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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. 

Answered 2 October 2024 How answers are reviewed
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 328, Se'if 1

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