Q: What high blood pressure medications cause gum growth? A: The calcium channel blocking high blood pressure medications can cause gum growth or gingival over-growth.  These medications disrupt the calcium ion passage through calcium channels.  Examples of these drugs include Amlodipine (Norvasc),  Barnidipine (HypoCa) Cilnidipine (Atelec, Cinalong, Siscard) Clevidipine … [Read more...]