All of the following medications cause gingival hyperplasia as a side effect except one. Which is the one exception?

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All of the medications listed are associated with causing gingival enlargement, except propranolol (Inderal), which is a nonselective beta blocker. As many as 60% of users of phenytoin (Dilantin) experience gingival hyperplasia, which may require surgical excision when severe. Good oral hygiene can limit the extent and severity of the lesion.

All of the Following Medications Cause Gingival Hyperplasia as a Side