Prevacid

This medication is used to treat male sexual function problems (erection problems). 

Prilosec

Propecia is used to treat male pattern hair loss and is to be used only by adult men. 

Nexium

Nexium is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux. 

Acid reflux disease (GERD) is often mistaken for occasional heartburn because heartburn is its most common symptom! But unlike occasional heartburn, the heartburn symptoms of acid reflux disease usually occur 2 or more days a week for at least 3 months and can damage your esophagus.

Acid reflux disease occurs when the reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus is frequent enough to impact your daily life and/or damage the esophagus. At the top of your stomach is a muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which normally opens and closes allowing food to enter. It also prevents the acid in your stomach from backing up into your esophagus. With GERD, the LES opens at inappropriate times, allowing acid from the stomach to get into the esophagus, where it doesn't belong.

Acid reflux disease can also lead to more serious medical conditions that require hospitalization and even surgery. In some acid reflux patients, acid can be regurgitated into the lungs, causing wheezing or cough. Acid reflux in the throat can cause sore throat. If acid reaches the mouth, it can dissolve the enamel of the teeth.

Millions of people have the disease and suffer from its most common symptom - frequent and persistent heartburn. Acid reflux disease can be treated and controlled.

Visiting your doctor, taking medicine as prescribed and making relevant changes to your lifestyle can help you work toward relieving your symptoms and maintaining a healthy digestive system.

When you have acid reflux disease (GERD), stomach acid can "back up" into the esophagus due to inappropriate relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). If left untreated, this acid can wear away or erode the lining of your esophagus. This condition is called Erosive Esophagitis (EE). Your stomach has a special lining that protects it from the acid; your esophagus, unfortunately, does not have the same protection.

The most common symptom of Erosive Esophagitis and/or GERD is persistent heartburn experienced on two or more days a week. It may be accompanied by the following symptoms:

• Sour or bitter taste in the mouth from regurgitation of stomach contents

• Difficult swallowing

Only your doctor can diagnose EE and prescribe the most appropriate treatment plan for you.