Treatments

Sjögren’s Syndrome Treatments

While there is no cure for Sjögren’s syndrome, Northwestern Medicine specialists help patients find relief from the symptoms using a variety of approaches.

Treatments for dry eyes may include:

• Artificial tears (over-the-counter eye drops)
• Prescription eye drops to reduce inflammation
• Eye-lubricating ointments
• Punctal occlusion, minor surgery to insert small plugs in the eyes that slow the rate at which tears drain from the eyes

Treatments for dry mouth may include:

• Drinking more fluids
• Sucking on sugar-free hard candies
• Prescription medications to increase production of saliva

Treatments for other symptoms may include:

• Nasal sprays
• Vaginal lubricants