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Could The Medication For Muscular Pain Cause The Gum Disease To Flare Up?
I have been prescribed Gabapentin - dosage to be weened up to 2700 mg for severe nerve/muscular pain. I am concerned that I have had periodontal gum disease which is now stable after 2 years of periodontal treatment. Could this medication cause the gum disease to flare up?
Sue
Sue
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM
No gabapentin does not causes any periodontal problem. even it is used in trigeminal neuralgia also in that case also it does not cause any gum problem. You just have to maintain your oral hygiene.
But if you are diabetic also then you have to take proper care of your gums.
Hope it will help you.
No gabapentin does not causes any periodontal problem. even it is used in trigeminal neuralgia also in that case also it does not cause any gum problem. You just have to maintain your oral hygiene.
But if you are diabetic also then you have to take proper care of your gums.
Hope it will help you.
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