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Why should I take aspirin or ibupofren with plenty of water?

Dr. Michael Roizen, MD
Dr. Michael Roizen, MD
Internal Medicine
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Make sure you drink enough water when you take aspirin or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), particularly before exercise. These drugs can cause kidney problems if you get dehydrated. That's especially true if you take an anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen before you exercise: Make sure you continually hydrate when exercising.
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