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Drug (cont.)  MedicineNet: In patients taking Celebrex, whether
they are young or old, are there recommended lab tests that
should be monitored clinically?  Dr. Isakson: Nothing that
pertains specifically to Celebrex. Certainly, if the patient has
rheumatoid arthritis and is taking other medications, such as
methotrexate, periodic lab tests would be done anyway, but
nothing beyond what you would use in your ordinary practice with
those patients.  There are some NSAIDs for which periodic lab
testing is recommended, and the fact that lab testing is
unnecessary for Celebrex may indeed be an additional advantage
for Celebrex in clinical practice.  MedicineNet: Are there
problems with taking antacids with Celebrex?  Dr. Isakson: No.
MedicineNet: So if a patient is taking an antacid, are there
difficulties with the absorption of Celebrex or its beneficial
effects?  Dr. Isakson: We saw a slight