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Medicines lacidipineQuestion & answer

lacidipine · Medicine question

Can lacidipine cause gum enlargement?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Lacidipine can cause gum enlargement (gingival hyperplasia), listed as an uncommon adverse effect.

Sources for this answer

Lacidipine 4 mg Film-Coated TabletsDr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 6Document updated 27 February 2025

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