I take prescription esomeprazole ER every morning, but often that is not enough. I have a hiatal hernia, but my GI does not feel that surgery is warranted. My GI recommended the over the counter antacid called Gaviscon - said it works better because it actually coats you stomach. It does work much better than Maalox or Mylanta. I cannot take Pepto, because it contains an nsaid, which irritates my stomach even more. If you try the Gaviscon, I highly recommend the liquid. I would definitely not take the pills - I chewed two of them the other night and swore never again. They kind of foam up in your mouth and are absolutely ghastly. I can drink the liquid down quickly, followed by some water. Not great, but better than the acid reflux!