I would not recommend taking Ibuprofen prior to rides. Ibuprofen interferes with prostaglandins which affects your kidneys. If you are cycling and get dehydrated that further compromises kidney function. If Tylenol works for you, that probably would be a safer choice. However, Tylenol can cause liver
damage, so do not exceed recommended dose. I also would not drink alcohol, when taking Tylenol, as alcohol is toxic to the liver, and when combined have an additive effect. Regarding your back, go see a specialist, and see if something therapeutically can be done. Hope this advice is helpful, and good luck.
1 Like