The present invention relates to a novel use of a therapeutic agent for prostatic hyperplasia, silodosin. According to the present invention, it has verified that silodosin, which is a known therapeutic agent for prostatic hyperplasia, has an effect in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease as well. According to the present invention, silodosin component of the therapeutic agent for prostatic hyperplasia can be beneficially used as a therapeutic agent for gastroesophageal reflux disease.COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017실로도신을 위식도 역류질환 치료제로 이용하는 용도특허권