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Health Encyclopedia: Scleroderma Treatment For Raynaud's Phenomenon

Treatment for Raynaud's Phenomenon


The following are some lifestyle tips for managing Raynaud's phenomenon:

  • Keeping warm is the primary goal for preventing the onset of Raynaud's phenomenon. Air-conditioning and exposure to refrigeration can trigger this syndrome. If patients go out in cold weather, they should dress warmly with many layers. Wearing a hat is essential.
  • Living in a warm climate may help relieve symptoms, although a recent study found that weather changes themselves had little effect...
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...are this week's questions and answers... Lyrica, Diltiazem and Toradol? Full question and... Read more »

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Full Question: Has anyone tried Lyrica, Diltiazem and toradol, the dr has me on this and I am very... Read more »

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...medications and supplements come with their own side effects which can make taking them very... Read more »

Health Guide

Migraine Issues: How is migraine treated?
...vessel constriction, but causes serious side effects in some people. Calcium channel blockers, including diltiazem (trade name Cardizem), nicardipine (trade name Cardene), and nifedipine (trade... Read more »
Medications Used for Migraine Prevention
...commonly used for prevention of migraines. Others used or being investigated for migraines include diltiazem (Cardizem), nimodipine (Nimotop), nifedipine (Procardia), amlodipine (Norvasc),... Read more »
Scleroderma: Medications
...Short- or sustained-release nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia) is the gold standard. Others used include diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor). Side effects vary among different preparations, and may include... Read more »
Coronary Artery Disease: Other Medications
...rates and heart attack, are less clear.Short-acting CCBs, including short-acting forms of verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, and nicardipine are helpful for many patients with Prinzmetal's angina.... Read more »
High Blood Pressure: Classes of Medications
...be a better treatment option for some patients than older drugs (especially beta blockers).Brands. Diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor), amlodipine (Norvasc), felodipine (Plendil), isradipine (DynaCirc),... Read more »

Medications

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Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise... Read more »

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Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise... Read more »

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Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise... Read more »

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Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise... Read more »

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...and inducers such as amiodarone, cyclosporine, diltiazem, verapamil, rifampin, St. John's... Read more »

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