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What Causes Sore And Swollen Gums After Taking Antibiotics?
I take lisinopril for high blood pressure along with Verapamil. My doctor took me off Verapamil and increase the dosage of lisinopril to 2 pills/day. Since this was done 3 weeks ago, my gums have been sore, red and swollen. I have tried rinses, extra flossing, not helping. Is this a side effect of lisinopril? 54 yrs old, 5'7' 210lbs
Sat, 14 Jun 2014
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Thanks for writing in.
It could be due to poor oral hygiene.
You need to go for scaling.
Maintain proper oral hygiene by regular brushing & flossing.
Consult your dentist for further treatment plan.
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Thanks for writing in.
It could be due to poor oral hygiene.
You need to go for scaling.
Maintain proper oral hygiene by regular brushing & flossing.
Consult your dentist for further treatment plan.
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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