8Medication Treatments
Medications can improve symptoms of Raynaud’s disease, depending on the cause. Most of them work by widening blood vessels and promoting circulation. The doctor would prescribe calcium channel blockers, which can open and relax small blood vessels in extremities like feet and hands. This subsequently reduces the severity and frequency of attacks. These medications can also speed up the healing of skin ulcers on toes and fingers. Another alternative can be vasodilators, such as nitroglycerin, losartan, prostaglandins, and fluoxetine. These drugs can relax your blood vessels. It is important to follow instructions and take the right dosage to avoid side effects. [8]
