Living Better With Acid Reflux Disease

There are many things you can do to reduce and even prevent heartburn and other acid reflux disease symptoms. Even if you’re taking acid reflux disease medication, these strategies can help you feel better:

Make smart eating choices—and still enjoy food. Get tips now!
Lose excess weight, which has lots of benefits beyond acid reflux disease. Try the Healthy Weight Calculator
Manage stress better, which can make a difference in many areas of your life. Relax a little
Change sleep habits, which can reduce stomach acid at bedtime. Learn how to sleep better

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NEXIUM is prescribed to treat the symptoms of acid reflux disease, which typically include persistent heartburn on 2 or more days per week, despite treatment and change of diet.

For many people, NEXIUM is also prescribed to heal damage to the esophagus called erosive esophagitis. This damage may be caused over time from stomach acid wearing away the lining of the esophagus. Only a doctor can diagnose this condition. With NEXIUM, most erosions heal in 4 to 8 weeks. Your results with NEXIUM may vary.

In children 1 to 17 years of age, side effects with NEXIUM include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and sleepiness. In adults 18 and older, side effects with NEXIUM include headache, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

Symptom relief does not rule out the presence of other serious stomach conditions.

Please read the Important Product Information and discuss it with your doctor or health care professional.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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