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Medications for Raynaud's Syndrome

Other names: Raynaud's Disease; Raynaud's Phenomenon

About Raynaud's Syndrome:  Raynaud's Syndrome is a condition in which cold temperatures or strong emotions cause blood vessel spasms that block blood flow to the fingers, toes, ears, and nose.

Drugs Used to Treat Raynaud's Syndrome

The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rx / OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity
nifedipine C N 36 reviews
7.5

Generic name: nifedipine systemic

Brand names:  Nifedical XL, Procardia

Drug class: calcium channel blocking agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

amlodipine C N 7 reviews
5.8

Generic name: amlodipine systemic

Brand name:  Norvasc

Drug class: calcium channel blocking agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Norvasc C N 3 reviews
6.0

Generic name: amlodipine systemic

Drug class: calcium channel blocking agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Nifedical XL C N 1 review
6.3

Generic name: nifedipine systemic

Drug class: calcium channel blocking agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: Prescribing Information

diltiazem Off Label C N 1 review
8.0

Generic name: diltiazem systemic

Drug class: calcium channel blocking agents, group IV antiarrhythmics

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Off Label: Yes

Nitro-Bid C N X 2 reviews
10

Generic name: nitroglycerin systemic

Drug class: antianginal agents, vasodilators

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: Prescribing Information

Procardia C N 6 reviews
7.7

Generic name: nifedipine systemic

Drug class: calcium channel blocking agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: Prescribing Information

felodipine C N 2 reviews
9.5

Generic name: felodipine systemic

Brand name:  Plendil

Drug class: calcium channel blocking agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

nitroglycerin C N X 2 reviews
10

Generic name: nitroglycerin systemic

Brand name:  Nitro-Bid

Drug class: antianginal agents, vasodilators

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Cardura C N X Add review
0.0

Generic name: doxazosin systemic

Drug class: antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Plendil C N 1 review
9.0

Generic name: felodipine systemic

Drug class: calcium channel blocking agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

prazosin C N X 2 reviews
9.5

Generic name: prazosin systemic

Brand name:  Minipress

Drug class: antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

trolamine salicylate Off Label N N 1 review
10

Generic name: trolamine salicylate topical

Brand names:  Arthricream, Asper-Flex, Myoflex

Drug class: topical rubefacient

For consumers: dosage,

Off Label: Yes

doxazosin C N X Add review
0.0

Generic name: doxazosin systemic

Brand name:  Cardura

Drug class: antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Minipress C N X Add review
0.0

Generic name: prazosin systemic

Drug class: antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

isoxsuprine C N 1 review
9.0

Generic name: isoxsuprine systemic

Brand name:  Vasodilan

Drug class: peripheral vasodilators

For consumers: interactions,

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, Prescribing Information

isradipine C N 1 review
5.0

Generic name: isradipine systemic

Drug class: calcium channel blocking agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

nisoldipine C N 1 review
1.0

Generic name: nisoldipine systemic

Brand name:  Sular

Drug class: calcium channel blocking agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Sular C N 1 review
1.0

Generic name: nisoldipine systemic

Drug class: calcium channel blocking agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Vasodilan C N 1 review
9.0

Generic name: isoxsuprine systemic

Drug class: peripheral vasodilators

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: Prescribing Information

Arthricream Off Label N N Add review
0.0

Generic name: trolamine salicylate topical

Drug class: topical rubefacient

For consumers: dosage, side effects

Off Label: Yes

Asper-Flex Off Label N N Add review
0.0

Generic name: trolamine salicylate topical

Drug class: topical rubefacient

For consumers: dosage, side effects

Off Label: Yes

Myoflex Off Label N N Add review
0.0

Generic name: trolamine salicylate topical

Drug class: topical rubefacient

For consumers: dosage, side effects

Off Label: Yes

Learn more about Raynaud's Syndrome

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Rx Prescription Only
OTC Over the Counter
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter
Off Label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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