1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Arthritis

Sjogren's Drugs - Dosage - Side Effects - Drug Interactions - Warnings

Sjogren's syndrome medication information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Sjogren's syndrome drugs are medicines used to treat the symptoms of dryness associated with Sjogren's syndrome. The bodies moisture producing glands are affected in Sjogren's syndrome, causing dry eyes, dry mouth, dry skin, and other dryness.
Sjogren's Syndrome Screening Quiz
Sjogren's syndrome can occur as a primary condition or a secondary condition. Take our screening quiz and see if you have symptoms associated with Sjogren's syndrome.
Guide to Sjogren's Syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease. In Sjogren's syndrome, the immune system targets moisture-producing glands and causes dryness in the mouth and eyes. Other parts of the body can be affected as well, resulting in a wide range of possible symptoms.
Dry Mouth - Guide to Dry Mouth
Dry mouth can be a sign of certain diseases and conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome. Dry mouth is not a normal part of aging. Dry mouth is more than uncomfortable, it can lead to serious health problems.
Dry Eyes - Guide to Dry Eyes
When the eyes don't produce enough tears or the right quality of tears, the result is a condition called keratitis sicca, popularly known as "dry eyes." Autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjögren's syndrome, are among the many causes of dry eyes.
Use of Dry Eye Products
Different types of eye drops, gels, and ointments (many available without a prescription) are marketed for treatment of dry eye. But the right therapy ultimately depends on the severity and underlying cause of your dry eyes.
Dry Eye Products List
Examples of some of the more common prescriptions and over-the-counter therapies available for dry eye syndrome.
Does Flaxseed Oil Relieve Dry Eye Symptoms?
Some eye care providers recommend flaxseed oil as a nutritional supplement for treating dry eye, caused by factors such as living in an arid climate. (Flaxseed oil of course should be taken orally, and never applied directly to the eye).
Product Review: GenTeal Lubricant Eye Drops for Dry Eye and Irritation
While not intended as a long-term solution for dry eye or eye irritation, GenTeal Lubricant Eye Drops (Novartis Ophthalmics) for mild to moderate conditions does soothe eyes just as advertised.

Explore Arthritis

More from About.com

  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Arthritis
  4. Arthritis Medications
  5. A - Z: Sjogren's Drugs

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.