- Q. Dear Rabbi. Due to my medical condition that causes great pain and stress, my doctors recommended taking anxiety medication and micro dosing on hallucinogenics.
Is there a problem using them on Shabbat, or are they similar even to other medications needed that I do take on Shabbat?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is, that they should be treated as any other medicine that in principle should be avoided during Shabbos.
However, as with other medicines there are situations when they are permitted, and since the cases are indeed different, one should consult a Rov that is familiar with the medical treatment of his particular condition. The Rov may also need to consult the medic involved.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
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