The Nexium was designed to help heal the throat that may be hurt by acid coming up. It's also for GERD. There was a lot of controversy about it before it came out. I remember the big deal was that Astra-Zenica (sp?) needed a product to stay on top of the stomache market. I remember when pepcid was $2/pill and the miracle ulcer drug. I was on Nexium last year, but lovely insurance decided I needed to try aciphex first. I think they get a deal on it or something cuz it's not cheap. It's helped though, so all is well. I've heard great things about Haven't ever ordered, but he's supposed to be very cheap on non scheduled meds.