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What is the difference between over the counter medication and medication that my doctor prescribes for heartburn or reflux?

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What is the difference between over the counter medication and medication that my doctor prescribes for heartburn or reflux?

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Over the counter mediations, like Pepcid, Zantac, Tagamet, or Axid, will reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces. Prescription medications, like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, Protonix, and Aciphex, will stop production of stomach acid and help to heal ulcers.

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