A sick person who has become weak — medication on Shabbat
Question
I have been suffering for several days already from a very bad general feeling and frequent diarrhea. In recent days I have been subsisting mainly on water and a little rice, and I take 6 Optalgin pills (a pain-relief medication) per day in order to stabilize how I feel. May I continue taking Optalgin on Shabbat?
Answer
Shalom u'vrachah
A sick person whose entire body has become weak may take medication on Shabbat.
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