Skip to content

Tag: Drug induced gingival hyperplasia

Explore our medication guides and pharmacology articles within this category.

Can Amlodipine Cause Swollen Gums? Understanding the Connection to Gingival Overgrowth

4 min read
With over 70 million annual prescriptions in the US, many people wonder: can amlodipine cause swollen gums? Yes, it can, as this is a known, though often underestimated, side effect of this common blood pressure medication. The condition, known as gingival overgrowth, involves the non-inflammatory enlargement of gum tissue and is a key adverse event associated with the drug.