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Valproic acid question!
Tue, 12/02/2014 - 19:18Near the 4 front teeth, it's red and it goes away then comes back. I looked Valproic acid up and it says that it can come with drug induced gum enlargement and also pre-existing chronic peridontitis but I have good gums and everything. I am on the lowest dose of Valproic acid at 250 mg.. I go to the dentist December 9th.
This is the only medication which has stopped my seizures. I had started the medication October 4th at one pill, went up to two October 18th, November 1st I went up to 3 and then November 15th I went up to all 4. Is my body just accepting the new dose..
fluctuation of the gums is an
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-12-03 - 10:37
fluctuation of the gums is an effect with several medications. I had it when takingdilantin. taking care of your gums and teeth is the basic thing you need to do. If it comes and goes then fine. Mine did but it was a month or so before it came back. After several monthss I didn't have any problems for years. So go to your demtist and ask him if it could be the medication or can it be somethng else..I say that because there are several othr things that can cause red gums and fluctuation in the gums.As for your body and the medication. If you have not had any side effects then your body is getting used to the new dosage. It takes time for the levels in your body to maintain the levels needed to control your seizures. A dosage level for one person may be too high or too low for the next I do hope this helpsJoe