TABLE 1

Stepwise therapy for Raynaud phenomenon

Step 1Cold avoidance
Emotional regulation
Step 2Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker in maximum tolerated dose
Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor substituted for or added to a calcium channel blocker
Step 3Topical nitrate (contraindicated in a patient already taking a PDE5 inhibitor due to risk of hypotension)
Prazosin
Fluoxetine
Pentoxifylline
Atorvastatin
For acute digital crisisCalcium channel blocker plus topical nitrate or calcium channel blocker plus PDE5 inhibitor
Intravenous prostacyclin
Localized digital sympathectomy