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Can Anti-seizure Medication Cause Periodontal Disease?

I was prescribed Qysmia for weight loss about 5 months ago. I went in for a dental visit yesterday and was disturbed to find out I've had bone loss and now have moderate peridontal disease where previously (6 months ago) had an excellent exam. I read that anti-seizure medications can cause peridontial disease, could this prescription be the culprit? I do notice my mouth is dry quite often.
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The anti epileptic drugs do cause gingival enlargement but not bone loss. The periodontal disease could be because of the deposits over the teeth. If you are diabetic then the chances of periodontal diseases are high. Consult a oral physician to rule out these thing and get a complete blood investigation done.
For the gum infection, you can get your teeth cleaned and maintain the oral hygiene after that.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Dentist, Periodontics,  Dr. K.S.V.Ramesh's  Response
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Thank you for your query with HCM,

Yes anti seizure medication result in periodontal but not in all the cases only when some body is not performing proper oral hygiene or not maintaining good oral condition.

Most of the times it also results in causing gingival enlargements too when there are so much of local deposits.

For the the best treatment and diagnosis you can visit your periodontist


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Can Anti-seizure Medication Cause Periodontal Disease?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The anti epileptic drugs do cause gingival enlargement but not bone loss. The periodontal disease could be because of the deposits over the teeth. If you are diabetic then the chances of periodontal diseases are high. Consult a oral physician to rule out these thing and get a complete blood investigation done. For the gum infection, you can get your teeth cleaned and maintain the oral hygiene after that. I hope my answer will help you, take care.