Partner with your doctor.
Your doctor will tell you if prescription NEXIUM is right for you. If you regularly experience heartburnThe most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. more than two times a week, you should see your doctor to see if you have acid reflux disease (GERD)Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Describes the condition of backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus which frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. The symptoms of acid reflux disease typically occur on 2 or more days a week.. Here’s the good news: acid refluxBackflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Acid reflux frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. This allows harsh stomach juices to back up into the esophagus. disease is easy to diagnose and, in most cases, heartburn symptoms are easy to treat.

Your doctor can also help diagnose if you have a condition called erosive esophagitis. This condition is caused over time when acid from the stomach rises up and erodes, or wears away, the lining of the esophagusThe tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach..

Ask about NEXIUM, the Purple Pill Because there are a number of treatment options, you need to take an active role in discussing them with your doctor to find out which one is right for you. Ask questions about your condition, medications your doctor prescribes – and if NEXIUM is right for you.

Nationwide, doctors who specialize in acid reflux disease have switched more patients to NEXIUM than to any other prescription of its kind.*