Medication on Tisha bAv

The Ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av)

Question

Hello I live in Zurich, Switzerland. I’m 35 years old and I take daily medication for stomach acid and 50 mg of an Anti depression medication. Can I take this medicine on the fast tomorrow with a sip of water

Answer

Shalom!

Thank you for your question.

You may take these medications on Tisha B'av if they are needed even with a sip of water.

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