Is it acceptable to take medications like lortabs for pain and sedative like valium for nerves being shot is this acceptable if prescibed by a doctor?

· 6 Rajab 1427 AH1 min readFatwa 14417English

Question

Is it acceptable to take medications like lortabs for pain and sedative like valium for nerves being shot is this acceptable if prescibed by a doctor?

Answer

It is permissible if such medicines are legally prescribed by a doctor.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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