The phrase "to take an aspirin" means to swallow or consume a pill called aspirin, which is used to relieve pain, reduce fever, or alleviate inflammation in the body. Full definition
Do not take aspirin for at least one week prior to the vasectomy. (plannedparenthood.org)
Vegetarians naturally have low levels of aspirin coursing through their systems, because they eat more plants — as much as some people who take aspirin as a drug. (nutritionfacts.org)
Misdiagnose yourself and you could end up with the mental health equivalent of taking an aspirin for a brain tumor (or getting wheeled into surgery when two painkillers and a nap would do). (inc.com)