sulfasalazine causing red gums

rebekahjackson
rebekahjackson Member Posts: 9
edited 9. Mar 2012, 12:00 in Chat to our Helpline Team archive
anyone got any advice ive been on sulfasalazine for 5 days nw and my bottom gum is a deep red colour should i be worried ?

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  • helpline_team
    helpline_team Posts: 3,944
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Rebekah,
    Sulphasalazine has a range of colourful side effects - mostly harmless if a little disconcerting. If your gum is swollen or giving you any discomfort, I would flag it up with your rheumy/nurse.
    Best wishes
    Paul

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