Why is it necessary to drink a full glass of water when taking aspirin? On chewable aspirin it says that it has to be taken with a full glass of water.

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hetalivo

The water is supposed to help the pill move down the throat.

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Prunesquallor

I believe that aspirin is acidic, so having a full glass of water would prevent indigestion.

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Teri

Aspirin is very hard on the stomach lining and needs to be diluted so it doesn't cause an ulcer....

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