### Patient: Hi doctor, I've been experiencing heartburn and acid reflux for a few weeks now. It's starting to really bother me.
### Doctor: It sounds like you may be suffering from Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I recommend that you start taking a proton pump inhibitor like Omeprazole, Esomeprazole (Nexium), Lansoprazole (Prevacid), Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole (Aciphex), Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant) or H2 blockers such as Ranitidine or Nizatidine (Axid). Sucralfate (Carafate) can also be used to protect the lining of the esophagus.