I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. We regained our lives past opioid addiction maintaining healthy lifestyles, enjoying our children and advancing in our careers. I decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. Started seeing my dentist regularly and ever since I quit the hard drugs my teeth have been fine. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. One broke off at the gum line, I just went to the dentist this week and they referred me to an oral suergon , the tooth next to that has a chunk that fell out & they are trying to do a root canal (if my insurance appro. Why was this never warned to me before? Of course unless you can show that the ingredients they use are instantly harmful to teeth, then maybe you got a case. I am ashamed to smile or even kiss my girlfriend anymore. Theres a lawsuit being made for tooth decay,. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. I feel like I'm wearing those vampire teeth we used to play with as kids. 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. 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. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decayin[Show More]I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. If you have a class action lawsuit going, I volunteer as your star witness. 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. We work to advance government policies that protect consumers and promote competition. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Now it finally makes sense. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. Flash forward to 2020 and although my dental hygiene isnt the most stellar, Im going to need thousands in dental work. There are also buprenorphine products for pain and OUD delivered by other routes such as a skin patch and injection, but FDA has not identified a concern for dental health related to these other forms. So i need help cause my insurance is medicade and work at a grocery store with 5 kids to work for. I been on suboxone for almost 3 years now and yes it has saved my life but also now my teeth are all crumbling and breaking. The most common treatment for the dental adverse events was tooth extraction/removal. Buprenorphine Lawsuit - schmidtlaw.com I was quoted about 10k to fix it all. I am barely 50 years old and have to wear a complete upper denture. 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. My mother took belbuca for 10 months and now has had to have numerous teeth pulled and replaced by implants, in addition to gum infections, and oral including tongue infections. In May 2021, the FTC sent payments totaling more than $59 million to people who filed a valid claim. I have been taking suboxone since I was 17 and am now 27 and haven't been able to taper off them successfully without feeling like hell forever after. 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. For help finding opioid treatment centers nearest to you, visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antib. Im a vet tech and I do not make even close to enough to cover that. Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. I'm 38 yes old and it has ruined everything about my life! Because we come to a narrow precipice where I have to decide whether or not I'm going to probably lose my job because I'm gonna have to cold turkey this medicine at some point and I would rather lose my job and go cold turkey than to live without my teeth. It is a partial opiate and is not believed to cause a significant reduction of saliva in the mouth. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Within months they all started falling out. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. If anyone knows about a class action lawsuit please let me know where to go. I was NEVER EVER told this could happen, etc or I would have never agreed to this medication. Someone else's job to do the right thing for God sakes. I'm down to soft food only, and even that is almost impossible anymore. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. I have had 6 teeth removed. However, the FDA indicates there have been more than 300 cases of tooth decay and dental problems reported among patients, most commonly involving tooth decay among users in their 40s, but dental problems have also been seen among those as young as 18 years old. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. 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. Our treatment options are limited to extractions without sedation and temporary dentures of the poorest quality that are made by dental students. I am only 30 years old. I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. All of these comments are EXACTLY the same experience my husband and I have had. Why is sublocade included? Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. My doctor told me she has multiple patients with similar issues. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. My confidence is gone. I was never warned of this being a sid, I too have been on Suboxone sublingual tablets and films since 2008 and I only had 2 fillings and one crown before starting the medication. Same for weight. Suddenly stopping the treatment could lead to serious consequences, including withdrawal symptoms or opioid relapse, which can result in an overdose and death. Suboxone has taken away so many things from my mother, but it also has taken away so much from our family. I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. Genetics play a big role, certain medical conditions. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication causes this and of course the only answer I get is not that I'm aware of. Because we come to a narrow precipice where I have to decide whether or not I'm going to probably lose my job because I'm gonna have to cold turkey this medicine at some point and I would rather lose my job and go cold turkey than to live without my teeth. Very frustrating and horrible for the self-esteem. Please contact me when or if you decide to take patients. 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'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. Memo from Chair Lina M. Khan to commission staff and commissioners regarding the vision and priorities for the FTC. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. Never smoked meth or crack. Additional Information for Patients and Caregivers, Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder and Addiction, FDA: Information about Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), SAMHSA: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Additional Information for Health Care Professionals. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. Find the resources you need to understand how consumer protection law impacts your business. Big pharma needs to be held accountable for this. Patients using the medication to treat opioid use disorder can take extra steps to reduce the risk of dental problems, the FDA indicates. This also has cau. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antibiotics. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. I am not 31 years old and am having horrible dental problems. I needed it for 2 weeks. My top teeth were implants from a wreck I had as a teenager. Now I hate leaving my house because I am soooo embarrassed it literally makes me cry. Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. Sublingual buprenorphine and dental problems: a case series. Yazdanian M, Armoon B, Noroozi A, Mohammadi R, Bayat AH, Ahounbar E, et al. It causes dry mouth which created the environment for weaker teeth and or decay. Nearly all of my once perfect teeth have cavities that the dentists wo[Show More]I started buprenorphine therapy not because of use disorder but because of chronic pain that needed management while I was out of a job and subsequently no insurance. My mother didnt ask for any of this. To get a brand spanking new set of teeth will set her and my father back thousands and thousands. _removed_. Idk why the dont make a sweetener free version like with liquid methadone doesnt take a genius to know that tak[Show More]I get it for all the oral forms. I would have gone a different route if I would have been told that this medication would. In patients taking buprenorphine for OUD, it reduces opioid withdrawal symptoms and the desire to use opioids, without causing the cycle of highs and lows associated with opioid misuse or abuse. I started buprenorphine therapy not because of use disorder but because of chronic pain that needed management while I was out of a job and subsequently no insurance. And I had no prior dental problems before 2013 besides brac, My name is Crystal fox. It may take another year to do so safely but it can be done. I brush, floss, and use mouth wash, still cavities and decay. A new mouth you say? Little did we know Suboxone wasnt going to be the magic pill we all thought it would be. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. Hopefully somehow these Pharma companys can help us cover the dental costs in the future! I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. I never had dental issues until the last few years. So i need help cause my insurance is medicade and work at a grocery store with 5 kids to work for. My husband is a disabled vetera[Show More]I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. It's so unfair to so many people and they should be held accountable for valuing money over peoples lives! To this day articles from the fda etc say some. We enforce federal competition and consumer protection laws that prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. I still would not know about these major side effects had I not accidentally read a study from 2022 about it a few hours ago. They would break off to the gums one by one. Let's not scare people into getting on a life saving medication because there may be a way for people to win some money now, all of a sudden. Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. Hopefully somehow these Pharma companys can help us cover the dental costs in the future! I cannot get used to that. Bottom teeth are wrecked not sure the extent yet. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. She went from being addicted to OxyContin to being dependent on Suboxone. I've had multiple root canals recently, a tooth just pulled, another tooth just crumbled apart so i have 1/2 a tooth there and the rest are so sensitive and I can see cavities that need to be filled. Then fill out their form, which they won't respond to, but it is the only way they track these "adverse effect" Then report if you are clinically depressed from losing your teeth and your looks. That was years ago. Before I started taking it I had normal issues. Now it finally makes sense. I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. I couldnt even imagine the # of people who would sign up. I am in need of dentures, now. I did not abuse my medication, I took them as my Dr said and was on them over a year. Well since taking suboxone my weight is a lunch higher #, I have no good teeth and very few that can actually do something, my children miss out on a lot and I am embarrassed to go anywhere. 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..? In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. 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. It's taken over my life. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. Buprenorphine medicines are an important tool to treat OUD. So I guess genetics, having children, and too much coffee with sweetener and creamer are to blame?! This approach, called medication-assisted treatment (MAT), is tailored to meet each patients needs and can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. The most common is lack of proper oral hygiene. 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. Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! If you have questions, please call the refund administrator at 1-877-545-0238. Anyone knows how long it will take? My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. Suboxone & Methadone Side Effects On Teeth - Recovery.org As a result, buprenorphine can help prevent opioid withdrawal symptoms, as well as decrease intense cravings for opiates like heroin or painkillers. Its absolutely heartbreaking I cry because I used to have a beautiful smile. 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. Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. Nearly all of my once perfect teeth have cavities that the dentists won't even work on due to the damage done by the buprenorphine. You may have a products liability case for the suboxone if it can be shown that there is causation with respect to your tooth decay. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. She was never informed there have been reports[Show More]My mother took belbuca for 10 months and now has had to have numerous teeth pulled and replaced by implants, in addition to gum infections, and oral including tongue infections. To this day articles from the fda etc say some. Can anyone help point me in the direction to be included in this lawsuit? Why is sublocade included? 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. Suboxone has decayed my teeth so bad the dentist wants to put crowns on many of them, I want to sue them. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. I've been taking Belbuca 450mcg 2x a day for over 4 years. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming[Show More]Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. I wa[Show More]My teeth were damn near perfect before I started the tablets in late 2018 then my dr. moved me to strips as my body wasnt metabolizing the tablets well. Then fill out their form, which they won't respond to, but it is the only way they track these "adverse effect" Then report if you are clinically depressed from losing your teeth and your looks. I was never told anything and that pisses me off. Ive been on suboxon for about 20yreas All medicines have side effects even when used correctly as prescribed, but in general the benefits of taking a medicine outweigh the risks. Other cases reported requiring root canals, dental surgery, and other procedures such as crowns and implants. For More Info Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a den[Show More]Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. Medications containing buprenorphine designed to dissolve in the mouth can lead to dental problems, according to a drug safety communication issued by the FDA on January 12. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beautiful smile and now it's disgusting. My husband had to have his whole bottom pulled last year, and had to get a denture bc they ate his teeth up so bad! It had NO DECAY. Talk to your health care professional if you have any questions or concerns. In September, attorneys general from 35 states and the District of Columbia joined in a lawsuit against one drugmaker - Indivior - for violating antitrust laws by trying to extend its monopoly over Suboxone, a drug used to treat opioid addiction by reducing cravings.. I am so depressed about my teeth. Suboxone Class Action Lawsuit There have been more than thirty complaints filed with the FDA regarding suboxone film exposure. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. A friend of mine isnt on any medication at all and she has dental problems as well. I've had painful infections and several root canals. Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? To help FDA track safety issues with medicines, report side effects from buprenorphine or other medicines to the FDA MedWatch program, using the information in the "Contact FDA" box at the bottom of this page. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. I have no bottom teeth. I was never warned. Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive. I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. 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'm still on the medication IDK what to do. With all of that being said. Water contamination at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987 caused cancers, birth defects, miscarriages and other side effects for U.S. Marines and their family members. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. 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. If I knew my teeth would be disintegrating out of my mouth. Looking to see if there is a suboxone class action for dental problems. The use of buprenorphine-containing medicines that are dissolved in the mouth has been growing. Hopefully somehow[Show More]Been on buprenorphine since 2010. The medication comes in a tablet and film form. 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. They should be held accountable. Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. Then fight to get. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. 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. 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[Show More]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..? Next month I have to have a procedure costi[Show More]Ive been on suboxone 4 years and have had to get all my teeth removed, 2 dental surgeries, and am in the process of getting dentures or denture implants. The dentist is literally the scariest place for me to go to. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. Its the drug. If i knew the impact i wouldn't have started these at all. My top teeth were implants from a. I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. Use our visualizations to explore scam and fraud trends in your state based on reports from consumers like you. The last dentist I went to made me feel even worse as she acted like I was beyond fixing. Counsel them that after the medicine has completely dissolved in the oral mucosa, to gently rinse their teeth and gums with water and then swallow. These people need new teeth!! We are requiring a new warning about the risk of dental problems be added to the prescribing information and the patient Medication Guide for all buprenorphine-containing medicines dissolved in the mouth. I wa, My teeth were damn near perfect before I started the tablets in late 2018 then my dr. moved me to strips as my body wasnt metabolizing the tablets well. You think you would told about side effects of this magnitude. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. Ive spent a too much time hiding my teeth in shame and Im going to hold someone responsible. There is no basis for a lawsuit, and frankly, it is not the solution to your predicament. I need justice! After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. We really are great parents , but the hypocrisy in teaching them the exact opposite of what we practice keeps us up at night. Im a single mom to a child with autism on a fixed income so to say it has been hard is an understatement. With all of that being said. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. Patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) may have a higher incidence of poor dental health;4however, many cases described severe dental issues in patients with no reported prior history of dental problems (n=26). I was supposed to be weaned after four months (per my doctor). I was on methadone for years transferred to suboxone & its done more harm on my teeth than when i was using drugs. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. Statement from SAMHSA Leader on FDA's Drug Safety Alert on I'm finally free of this drug that literally destroyed my body. I decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. My prescribing doctor just told my about the potential of losing teeth as a result of using Subutex in February 2022. Thanks. Symphony Health Metys. Has to have teeth numbing otc meds for the pain. My dental problems have impacted my facial structure, my mental health, and overall quality of life more than I could've ever guessed. Suboxone weakens the bones around your teeth so they fall out. Refer patients to a dentist as soon as possible after starting transmucosal buprenorphine for a baseline dental evaluation, dental caries risk assessment and preventive plan, and encourage them to have regular dental checkups while taking the medicine. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. Your comment has been sent to the mods for approval because you do not meet our minimum karma requirement. Everyone I've been on Suboxone my teeth are breaking like sticks I have no sexdrive can't remember hardly anything an I feel like crap all the time. When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive approach is often one of the most effective ways of treating OUD. They want to make that !!!! The site is secure. Not cracked or nothing! 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. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. I have ZERO MEMORY of important dates! I had perfect teeth. I have been on belbuca for 2 years. Its ruined my life and body. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! I have never heard that suboxone causes tooth issues. I had dentures at the age 32. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. Data 2010-2020. Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit Overview Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit There are many causes of gum disease. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. I have ZERO MEMORY of important dates! Not cracked or nothing! There needs to be a lawsuit against them for this, and they should pay at a minimum enough to fix everyone's teeth, that has damage from the sub use. I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. I doubt it, thats like being able to sue Toyota because it is possible to get into a car accident. Now I am just a shell of my former self. What now??? Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. I will get a lawsuit going one way or another. She will never get back the smiles lost and the opportunities she missed out on secondary to watching her mouth fall apart. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. With all of that being said. 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. God only knows what it's doing to our bones. Buprenorphine Side Effects Can Cause Tooth Decay, Other Dental Problems 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.
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