Drug-induced gum hypertrophy: A case report

Amlodipine is a common drug used to treat hypertension and is generally considered safe. The potential of amlodipine-induced gum hypertrophy was a rare occurrence. We described a 66-year-old woman who developed gum hypertrophy after taking amlodipine for eight months. The patient reported tenderness and difficulty maintaining her oral hygiene, and physical examination revealed an overgrowth of gum tissue around her teeth. The drug was discontinued, and the gum hypertrophy improved within two weeks along with the maintenance of oral hygiene. Therefore, we concluded she had gum orgingival hypertrophy as an adverse reaction to amlodipine.