If you think you may have acid reflux disease, ask your doctor which treatment option might make sense for you. Three categories of acid reflux disease medicines include:
These neutralize stomach acid. They can provide fast relief from occasional heartburn, but it’s usually short term. If you're taking antacids more than 2x a week, it could mean you have a more serious condition.
These reduce acid production in the stomach by blocking a signal that leads to acid secretion. They can help heal possible damage to the esophagus that may be caused by acid reflux disease.
These turn off some of the "acid pumps" in the stomach's acid-producing cells. Most PPIs are available only with a doctor's prescription. PPIs can provide heartburn relief and heal possible damage to the esophagus that may be caused over time by acid reflux disease.
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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.
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