Omeprazole, and lanzoprazole are the best medicines for that. You can try the OTC version of Prilosec.

Of course, it is always recommendable to get a doctor’s opinion.

There are many, many other medications on the market- some are prescription and some are over-the-counter, such as Tagamet, Pepcid, etc.
You could use Maalox, Tums, Mylanta, etc for just periodic relief or try any combination of foods such as bland, dry foods and milk, etc.
You should check with your doc before changing treatments. If the meds are too costly, tell him and he will give you recommendations for other treatments.

Diet changes are the only thing that helped me. I take Nexium twice daily. I have to watch all acidic foods, caffeine, fried foods, carbonated beverages, medications like advil and aleve, dairy products. If you haven’t tried the diet approach, take one thing away at a time to see if it helps. If diet doesn’t do it, you really might want to reconsider Nexium. Esophaegeal erosion is not something to invite into your life.

If you are only questioning Nexium there are other medications, I take Protonix. If you are sure you have Acid Reflux then you should know that you must get treatment for the disease. I don’t think there is anything you can use besides a medication. The person to ask is your gastrointerologist. Just avoiding certain foods will not heal any damage that may have been done to your esophagus. You should also be aware that untreated Acid Reflux can eventually develop into cancer.

I originally took Nexium. After a couple of years off it, I started developing symptoms and was then prescribed Protonix. It works a little differently. It can be taken anytime and does not have to be taken long term.

Good Luck

there are many treatments:
Antacids (Tums and Rolaids)neutralize the acid in your stomach and provide prompt relief of symptoms.
H2 blockers (Tagamet HB 200 and Pepcid AC)
block stomach acid production and provide relief of Acid Reflux symptoms.
Proton pump inhibitors are a highly effective treatment for heartburn due to Acid Reflux disease and are used for long-term treatment. They control stomach acid and relieve heartburn. ZEGERID is the First and Only Immediate-Release proton pump inhibitor, providing rapid release of the active ingredients and continued 24-hour acid control.
Also, certain foods may result in heartburn symptoms more than others :citrus fruits (acid bigtime), chocolate, drinks with caffeine (coffee and soda) ,fatty and fried foods, garlic and onions, peppermint, milk (stimulates acid), spicy foods, and tomato-based foods (spaghetti sauce, chili and pizza).
Try to consider: If you take medication, take it only as directed. Elevate the head of your bed; reflux symptoms are most bothersome at night (keeps the bad stuff down) . Try not to overeat and avoid late-evening meals (don’t eat within 3 hours of bedtime). Try to drop some weight if needed. Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing. Try to stop smoking, it reduces esophogeal sphincter pressure. I hope this helps. good luck

Aciphex. it worked great on my mom and I both to calm the stomach acid down.

I’m on 10mg Omeprazole daily, also known as Losec.