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Does Taking Statin Drugs Along With Clopidogrel, Fenofibrate And Finasteride Cause Gum Inflammation?
My Dentist raised a question about my gum inflammation might be a result of statin medication prescribed by my Cardiologist that might conflict with the other chemistry. Other prescriptions are Clopidogrel, Fenofibrate, Finasteride, Furosemide. Levothyroxine, Lisinopril, Metoprolol, Potassium, Pravastatin, Triamterene-HCTZ??
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
Hello,
Gum inflammation may be due to Infection or Vitamin C deficiency or acid corrosion etc. Above drugs less likely causes gum inflammation. Clopidogrel may cause gum bleeding.
Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
Gum inflammation may be due to Infection or Vitamin C deficiency or acid corrosion etc. Above drugs less likely causes gum inflammation. Clopidogrel may cause gum bleeding.
Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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