Can Tertens AM cause gum hyperplasia?

Yes, Tertens AM can cause gum hypertrophy, although this is an uncommon side effect. Amlodipine – one of the ingredients of the drug – is responsible for them.

Gum hyperplasia can develop gradually and manifest as swelling, enlargement, bleeding during brushing or difficulty maintaining proper oral hygiene. The risk of its occurrence increases with long-term use of the drug and improper oral hygiene.

If you have noticed such symptoms, it is worth consulting your doctor. In some cases, it is possible to change treatment to a preparation that does not contain amlodipine. Dental check-ups and special attention to oral hygiene are also recommended, as this can reduce the severity of the ailments.

If you need more personalized advice, you can use the teleconsultation here:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/

You can check where you can buy Tertens AM in Poland here:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/78199/tertens-am-1-5-mg-5-mg-tabletki-o-zmodyfikowanym-uwalnianiu/apteki

I encourage you to provide your doctor with information about the symptoms you experience and any side effects associated with the medication you are taking. Such notifications help to better supervise commercially available medicines. You can read more about reporting side effects in our article:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-i-dlaczego-zglaszac-dzialania-niepozadane