Crecimiento excesivo de las encías (hiperplasia gingival) después de usar medicamentos para la presión arterial

6 months after I started using amlodipine, my gums grew enough to cover half of my teeth.

Lesiones en la boca inducidas por fármacos

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Dr. Dt. Tolga Çetin Verified Medical Specialist (Protetik Diş Tedavisi Uzmanı)

11.09.2026 23:07 TR

@Hazal Şahin en respuesta a:

Calcium channel blockers, blood pressure medications and some antiepileptics can cause gingival enlargement by increasing fibroblast activity. When you consult your cardiologist, change the medication group, and perform dental scaling, the gums shrink rapidly.

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Gizem Şahin

12.09.2026 01:59 TR

@Hazal Şahin en respuesta a:

I was wondering the same question, and the detailed answer given by our doctor was very enlightening. Thanks.

Crecimiento excesivo de las encías (hiperplasia gingival) después de usar medicamentos para la presión arterial

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