Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease of the connective tissue. It is characterized by the formation of scar tissue (fibrosis) in the skin and organs of the body, leading to thickness and firmness of involved areas. Scleroderma is also referred to as systemic sclerosis, and the cause is unknown. Treatment of scleroderma is directed toward the individual features that are most troubling to the patient. Read more: Scleroderma Article
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- lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil, Qbrelis) ACE Inhibitor
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- tadalafil, Cialis, Adcirca
- fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Prozac Weekly)
- nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat, Afeditab)
- diltiazem (Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Tiazac, Cartia XT, Diltzac, Dilt-CD, and several oth)
- captopril (Capoten)
- cimetidine, Tagamet HB
- lansoprazole (Heartburn Relief 24 Hour, Heartburn Treatment 24 Hour, Prevacid 24)
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