This also has cau[Show More]my husband and I have both been prescribed Suboxone for several years with no knowledge of potential tooth decay, my husband lost all his teeth, and now has dentures at 31, and I also have had multiple fillings and teeth pulled, and issues. The last dentist I went to made me feel even worse as she acted like I was beyond fixing. I had perfect teeth before suboxone. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. I only now saw it as a warning from the pharmacy and saw the FDA made them start stating this as a side effect in Jan 2022. The buprenorphine medicines that are associated with dental problems are tablets and films dissolved under the tongue or placed against the inside of the cheek. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. Someone owes me they didn't warn me of this ! I look forward to hearing back from you, thanks for your time. It had NO DECAY. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. Im a vet tech and I do not make even close to enough to cover that. These serious dental problems have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues, so refer them to a dentist as soon as possible after starting transmucosal buprenorphine. I have ZERO MEMORY of important dates! I have experienced everything the other commenters have described, but because I couldn't afford regular dental care prior to being put on Suboxone, I don't qualify for the class action lawsuit because I can't "prove it". Licensed for 37 years. Many cases reported a combination of dental decay, tooth loss, and tooth fractures in numerous teeth. The relationship between suboxone and tooth loss is well-documented, and it probably due to the drying effect of the buporphedrine component of suboxone. Suzuki J, Mittal L, Woo SB. Other treatments included root canal, dental surgery, and other restorative procedures such as crowns and implants. I had a full set of X-rays taken about 6 months apart (changed dentists and insurance) and started Suboxone (Belbuca) right around the first set of X-rays. There were ZERO articles linking the tooth decay(actually denying it). Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding a[Show More]Started taking Suboxone in 2009 (orange octagons) when they were first released in Alabama for 2-3yrs its was an "all natural" with ZERO side effects. No ONE once told me this COULD happen!!!!!! I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. I couldnt even imagine the # of people who would sign up. I did not abuse my medication, I took them as my Dr said and was on them over a year. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. This Noti ce is only for purposes of advising you of certain rights in litigation. Suboxone Class Action Lawsuit There have been more than thirty complaints filed with the FDA regarding suboxone film exposure. My teeth began to deteriorate while on subs too. I had a full set of X-rays taken about 6 months apart (changed dentists and insurance) and started Suboxone (Belbuca) right around the first set of X-rays. I've been on suboxone long term and was not once told that my teeth were at risk of decay. The opioid addiction treatment is given as a pill or tab that dissolves under the tongue or inside of the cheek. What are the odds of those of us that are suffering from from tooth decay and paying outrageously for doctors appointments, prescriptions, and now dentists and dental bills, what do we need or have to do to begin a class action lawsuit? I now have full dentures at only 41yo because all I had left were shattered and broken fragments of what used to be my teeth. My husband is a disabled veteran and I take care of him so I don't have benefits. I wouldve chosen a different rout. God knows they can afford it!! At bo point was I EVER warned that this medication would destroy not only my smile but my pride, self worth, mental health, marriage the list goes on and on. No doctor ever mentioned that this was an issue nor was it in my prescription info pamplet. I am disgusted with this company, the doctors who pushed it as a miracle with little to no side effects when in fact it was the opposite. Data extracted May 2021. So hang in there. Im thinking my teeth are heading in the same direction. I used to have such a pretty smile and I'm so insecure about it now yet I'm terrified to get them all pulled. CERTIFIED CLASS The Court certified what is known as an "issues Class." That means the case will proceed as a class action against Indivior My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. These only include cases reported to FDA* or published in the medical literature,1,2 so there may be additional cases about which we are unaware. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. Let's ask those taking suboxone, that are in recovery, how often they went to the dentist or how well they took care of their teeth, whe. Little did we know Suboxone wasnt going to be the magic pill we all thought it would be. If you are how is the health of the implants with continued MAT? I was never warned. By that time I will be close to a year with no dentures and it's really embarrassing. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. I want my smile instead of avoid or covering my mouth. Someone else's job to do the right thing for God sakes, When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. Someone needs to be held accountable because most insurance won't cover the repair of the extensive damage that has been done and I don't have the money to pay for the oral surgery and implants! Its very sad and dentist are very expensive who can afford this when it does your teeth this bad. My teeth r just shattering when I eat anything these days and I can't afford dental work unless I get my decayed teeth pulled forever because I make to little money at my job. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! I now have custody of my kids, a stable 40 hour a week job, my own home, and back in school for my B.B.A. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! Idk why the dont make a sweetener free version like with liquid methadone doesnt take a genius to know that taking a drug that gives you dry mouth thats full of sweetener and citric acid under the tongue up to multiple times a day would cause tooth decay. The medication helped save my life b[Show More]I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. In my 20s-30s not normal. If anyone knows about a class action lawsuit please let me know where to go. buprenorphine as the best drug to treat neonatal abstinence, NEC Similac Alimentum Lawsuit Alleges Abbott Failed To Disclose Risk of Severe Intestinal Disease for Newborns, CPSC Issues Baby Trend Stroller Warning After Death Linked to Detachable Canopy, Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Information and Updates, Lawyers to Meet with Hair Relaxer MDL Judge During Initial Status Conference March 2nd, Hair Relaxer Chemicals Caused Uterine Cancer, Lawsuit Alleges, Paraquat Sprayed on Family Farm Led to Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, Lawsuit Claims, Parkinson's Disease Cases Diagnosed Each Year Are 50% Higher Than Prior Estimates, With Increased Incidents in Certain Areas. Before starting these, I had perfect teeth! Estimated Amount: Varies Completely removed ALL adrenaline in my body along with sex drive!! She went from being addicted to OxyContin to being dependent on Suboxone. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. Before starting these, I had perfect teeth! This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. I have had to apply for a grant in order to get them. Im curious if people on the pills feel this phenomenon too. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. Its absolutely heartbreaking I cry because I used to have a beautiful smile. I just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. Dentists treating someone taking a transmucosal buprenorphine product should perform a baseline dental evaluation and caries risk assessment, establish a dental caries preventive plan, and encourage regular dental checkups. I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". I am not 31 years old and am having horrible dental problems. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. The prescribing and patient information will also include strategies to maintain or improve oral health while undergoing treatment with these medicines. The constant agony. View Profile. Maybe if you can prove somehow that it eats away at your teeth within hours or some shit rofl. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. They actually said to leave it under your tongue as long as possible. People could start by telling the truth. If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. Since buprenorphine was approved, we identified 305 cases of dental problems (131 cases classified as serious) with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth. I am 45 years old and due to the Suboxone strips I've been taking, I recently just had to have all my teeth pulled and get dentures. I was NEVER EVER told this could happen, etc or I would have never agreed to this medication. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. I don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. This was of course, a lie. My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. Separating this drug effect from that of the previous drugs that resulted in the suboxone Rx is likely impossible. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. You think you would told about side effects of this magnitude. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. In 2019 and 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached settlements with the companies responsible for Suboxone, a prescription drug used to treat opioid addiction. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. Do not suddenly stop taking your buprenorphine medicine without first talking to your health care professional as it could lead to serious consequences, including relapse to opioid misuse or abuse that could result in overdose and death. . Counsel OUD patients they should use their buprenorphine only as prescribed and should not stop it because they can experience serious consequences, including relapse, misuse or abuse of other opioids, overdose, and death. To get a brand spanking new set of teeth will set her and my father back thousands and thousands. I literally had near perfect teeth and now I'm missing 4 that literally just disintegrated n fell out and 2 more that are about halfway gone at this point. He has 5 teeth remaining on the bottom. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. It was a painfully long process to fix my teeth and now I am embarrassed when I smile and it is difficult to eat many different types of food. Lawyers review cases nationwide. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. When compared to methadone, Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) has a different kind of chemical makeup. Within months they all started falling out. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. Now I have over $10,000 in dental work including extractions, root canals, crowns, and fillings due to decay starting at my gum line. 2.The Suboxone causes dry mouth which makes your mouth a breeding ground for bacteria especially when you sleep with your mouth open like everone does 3.The dry mouth makes everyone drink more and alot of the times (like in my case) it's not always water, I hate water and drink Powerade. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! Wheres the class action? I have ZERO MEMORY of important dates! My daughter has beens taking suboxone for years. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental chec, Just in a few years I have been taking this medication I've had multiple teeth pulled my front tooth crack and almost every tooth has decay in it. Period. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. Just the pain alone I can't do anything. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. Common side effects of buprenorphine include headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain, increased sweating, and insomnia. Whoever made the Suboxone needs to pay for them. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental checkups, Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also cu, Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also currently go to get my teeth deep cleaned now every 3 months just to save what teeth I have left bc I cant afford 20k to replace The pain is unbearable My self esteem has been destroyed Im on a fixed income which is a struggle just to pay for my teeth cleanings every 3 months I would have never taken Suboxone if I would have known abt the dental issues it causes for there are other options out there & unfortunately now its too late for me, I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. Started taking Suboxone in 2009 (orange octagons) when they were first released in Alabama for 2-3yrs its was an "all natural" with ZERO side effects. Never smoked meth or crack. I had dentures at the age 32. I am only 30 years old. Suboxone is sold in dosages of 30 pills or a supply of two days, depending on the type of sublingual film (the small plastic film is thin, square shaped, and unobtrusive). And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? FDA is warning that dental problems such as tooth decay, cavities, oral infections, and loss of teeth have been reported with buprenorphine medicines that are dissolved in the mouth to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) or pain. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. The constant agony. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. 4 years later here I sit I had chalked it up to putting my body thru too much over the years never a medication that was meant to save my life- my teeth are rottting. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. I get it for all the oral forms. I'm a single mom of 3 boys and can't even afford the dental college to get it fixed once starting Suboxone it got so bad fast. my husband and I have both been prescribed Suboxone for several years with no knowledge of potential tooth decay, my husband lost all his teeth, and now has dentures at 31, and I also have had multiple fillings and teeth pulled, and issues. Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. In the beginning, when my first few molars began crumbling, I was told its not related. Report your side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. I find it very coincidental that the FDA puts out a warning against suboxone and now everyone seems to be coming out of the woodwork, stating they have problems with their teeth..? I am only 30 years old. Between these drug companies first failing to tell people how addictive opiates were, to then prescribing these as an alternative and failing to disclose the effects on your teeththey have ruined so many lives!! Patients shouldn't have to suffer like this!!! I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. I can relate to so many of you! Not cracked or nothing! When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. It saved my life. Period. What now??? Suboxone claimed it does t cause dental problems even though the medicine is taken sublingually and does cause dry mouth. I just assumed it was because of my past life style and it's just finally catching up to me which maybe that is part of it. Please please tell your story so we can gain recognition and are able to hold the makers of Suboxone responsible for their lack of transparency about its awful side effects. It had NO DECAY. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antib. The comprehensive approach of buprenorphine combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD. Buprenorphine medicines are an important tool to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). They inhibit saliva production causing dry mouth (especially while you are sleeping) which is horrible for teeth. This was of course, a lie. I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last week. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! Looking to see if there is a suboxone class action for dental problems. Literally. I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. After 9 years of being on Suboxone my smile is something I intentionally hide from the world out of fear of being judged or made fun of. In 2015, buprenorphine was approved as a film to be placed inside the cheek to treat pain. mental health. So i need help cause my insurance is medicade and work at a grocery store with 5 kids to work for. Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. It was a painfully long process to fix my teeth and now I am embarrassed when I smile and it is difficult to eat many different types of food. The .gov means its official. Brushing your teeth has nothing to do with what the OP is asking about, reading the fine print has nothing to do with what the OP is asking, you know why? I wouldve chosen a different rout. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. Buprenorphine-containing medicines that are dissolved in the mouth are approved to treat opioid use disorder (OUD), and one product is approved to treat pain. I want to get off this medicine before I loose any more!! I am 37 and have been embarrassed for 4 years! I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. I'm down to soft food only, and even that is almost impossible anymore. I now have custody of my kids, a stable 40 hour a week job, my own home, and back in school for my B.B.A. And of course no matter how bad it gets, it's too hard to stop bc they never told any of us from day 1 how addictive they actually were! July 30, 2020 The FTC sued the makers of Suboxone, a prescription drug to treat opioid addiction, alleging they were preventing patients from choosing lower priced generic versions of the drug. Then I have to have some kind of surgery before I can even get dentures and that's not till August. I am in need of dentures, now. It was a very upsetting time since I could not find the culprit, thus I made sure to pay even more attention to my teeth and followed an excellent oral health regimenwithout success. These people need new teeth!! But I need to get my life going so I need to have an acceptable to society smile in order to achieve a job to survive. This medication that was supposed to help me get off painkillers due to car accidents, has done nothing but ruin my life and take the one thing that was most important to me, my teeth. Suboxone has taken away so many things from my mother, but it also has taken away so much from our family. I know its the suboxone. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. If you have a class action lawsuit going, I volunteer as your star witness. When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive approach is often one of the most effective ways of treating OUD. Now I am just a shell of my former self. Hello Ive been on suboxne since 2009 I was always complemented on my smile and also had nice teeth then around 2012 my teeth started hurting and cracking I to stayed in the house I was very embarrassed to be seen and was always covering my mouth was never told about tooth decay now at 48 I had to get dentures and Im very hurt upset got bad anxiety and dentures are difficult to wear please help a[Show More]Hello Ive been on suboxne since 2009 I was always complemented on my smile and also had nice teeth then around 2012 my teeth started hurting and cracking I to stayed in the house I was very embarrassed to be seen and was always covering my mouth was never told about tooth decay now at 48 I had to get dentures and Im very hurt upset got bad anxiety and dentures are difficult to wear please help all of us who where never warned by any doctors and the manufacturer. It landed me in the ER 3 times. I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. I have no bottom teeth. Now I am just a shell of my former self. With that being said my teeth are in absolute terrible condition now. Always pain and Infection. Get real. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. Its ruined my life and body. Never heard of the meds being a cause until I googled it. I am low income mother of 3 and I am not able to or have never been able to afford proper dental care as most people in my situation cant. I have 3 left to go and they come out May 4th. I feel like I'm wearing those vampire teeth we used to play with as kids. I never had dental issues until the last few years. Ask patients about their oral health history prior to prescribing treatment with a transmucosal buprenorphine medicine. The medication helped save my life but has also caused me heartache and pain. She was never informed there have been reports. I have been taking Zubsolve for almost 3 years now and my teeth are just rotting away ! About 2-3 years in my teeth began breaking off at the gumline, ended up having to have full implants both top and bottom. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. In fact, none of us knew that we weren't supposed to be on it for longer than A certain amount of time yet we also all know that these doctors push it and push it and when you're done with the opioid addiction they push it some more with "pain control." I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); A lawsuit filed against the makers of Similac and Enfamil cow's milk infant formula products claims a child suffered life-long injuries due to necrotizing enterocolitis complications. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I have four lower teeth left but within a few month after I received a deep cleaning, my remaining teeth are now in such bad shape as well that my dentists is not sure if they can be saved or strong enough to hold a partial. It destroyed my teeth! This is criminal. We are always encouraging our 4 teenage daughters to be confident in who they are, and to not let other peoples judgment or opinions of them alter their path or steal their confidence. Let's ask those taking suboxone, that are in recovery, how often they went to the dentist or how well they took care of their teeth, when they were in active addiction. I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. I am originally from Germany and tooth extractions are just not done there (except wisdom teeth) so when I was told by my dentist last summer that I had to get all my upper teeth pulled I was in shock and so upset that I did not know how to go on and had a nervous breakdown. This will require expert testimony from one or more dentist and other medical professionals familiar with the effects of the drug. Hopefully somehow these Pharma companys can help us cover the dental costs in the future! Before anyone blames previous drug use on the reason my teeth had issues that is not the case. Since this happening, I have watched her teeth fall apart one-by-one, I have watched her confidence dwindle away slowly as her smile became smaller and smaller. Quickly realizing that kicking a heavy narcotic cold turkey was nearly impossible, she was sent to a Dr. with an XDEA and the ability to prescribe the cure all Suboxone. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. All medicines have side effects even when used correctly as prescribed, but in general the benefits of taking a medicine outweigh the risks. We really are great parents , but the hypocrisy in teaching them the exact opposite of what we practice keeps us up at night. Ive, Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. It can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. I did not abuse my medication, I took them as my Dr said and was on them over a year. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? The packaging has no warning of losing teeth. I only now saw it as a warning from the pharmacy and saw the FDA made them start stating this as a side effect in Jan 2022. I still have my bottom teeth. I had beautiful teeth and 2 years of braces in high school. I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. I began taking Suboxone to simply stop taking 3-4 loratabs a day, I am disgusted with this company, the doctors who pushed it as a miracle with little to no side effects when in fact it was the opposite. How many of you out there inThis situation agree with me that you'd rather die than to have to face the world with no teeth due to medicine that was supposed to make us better. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. Your teeth are one of the most important things you have and if something is going to destroy them I think we have or had the right to know.

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