"i have been on celebrex off and on, over the last 10 years or more. i take it mainly for lower back pain. i understand it increases your chance of heart attack and stroke, so i take it only when i need it. it is hard on your stomach, so take it after a meal. but it really helps ease my lower back pain. i don&#039;t understand why the price for my prescription was $300.   this month. it&#039;s never been that high! that&#039;s why i&#039;m here, looking to see if there is an explanation. the chemist told me to call my insurance company, as he didn&#039;t know. its a good medicine but its so expensive now i&#039;ll probably have to phase it out."