How is Dressler’s syndrome treated?

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How is Dressler’s syndrome treated?

Your healthcare provider can treat Dressler’s syndrome with medications.

Anti-inflammatory drugs can reduce your pain and inflammation. The main treatment is usually either aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen. It’s common for your provider to choose one of these dosing schedules:

  • High-dose aspirin (750 to 1,000 milligrams every six to eight hours).
  • Ibuprofen (600 to 800 milligrams every six to eight hours).

You’ll take less medicine every week as your pericarditis symptoms get better. You’ll take medication for four to six weeks.

If you can’t take aspirin or NSAIDs or they aren’t working, your provider may prescribe:

  • Colchicine (Gloperba® or Colcrys®).
  • Steroids (prednisone).

You may need surgery if:

  • Medicines don’t help.
  • Complications develop.

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