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Old 09-01-2010, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Dmom3005 View Post
Wondering since I can't remember if that is the same problem you have
with Dilantin.

Donna
Here is wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingival_enlargement
Gingival Enlargement

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Gingival enlargement may also be associated with the administration of three different classes of drugs, all producing a similar response:.[8]

* anticonvulsants (such as phenytoin, phenobarbital, lamotrigine, valproate, vigabatrin, ethosuximide, topiramate and primidone)[9]

* calcium channel blockers, such as nifedipine and verapamil. The dihydropyridine derivative isradipidine can replace nifedipine and does not induce gingival overgrowth.[9]


* cyclosporine, an immunosuppresant.[9]
Do not look up this stuff in Google Images. It is too weird.
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