I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication[Show More]When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL 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. Buprenorphine and other opioid agonist medications can reduce the saliva . With that being said, when she had had enough of being addicted to something that would eventually kill her, she tried to quit cold turkey. I had a gorgeous smile and only ever had one cavity before going on Suboxone in 2012 with no warning about the risks to my smile My teeth are now rotting out of my head and I've got terrible tooth decay that I cannot afford to deal with! Butterflyangel46. Flash back to 2013-2014. In addition, although most of the cases were in patients using transmucosal buprenorphine products for OUD, there was a subset of patients (n=28) who experienced severe dental adverse events while receiving pain-only indicated products (e.g., Belbuca) or stated the indication was for pain. People start taking suboxone to get off of opioids, and then become dependent upon the suboxone. I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. Premature infants fed Similac or Enfamil cow's milk formula faced increased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) or wrongful death. I have a perpetual sore under my tongue from the medication! I have to have implants on three and more are messed up. How good is someones quality of life when they are ashamed to smile and are in too much pain to eat!!! After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. They've known about the tooth decay issues for years. 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. It had NO DECAY. I have had to apply for a grant in order to get them. Ive been on suboxone off and on for almost 10 years, not once was I warned about the dental problems that have ruined my life in many ways its not rite, something Needs to be done. Since taking Suboxone my implants have come loose and I have few bottom teeth. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. Suboxone weakens the bones around your teeth so they fall out. I cannot get used to that. I need help. Likely 4 root canals still coming. 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. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. 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! After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. Been on buprenorphine since 2010. The FTC alleged that Reckitt Benckiser and Indivior sought to deny consumers a lower-cost generic alternative to maintain their lucrative monopoly on the branded drug. There needs to be a class action lawsuit. When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive approach is often the most effective way for treating OUD. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroye, Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroyed because of it please help, 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..? Ive spent a too much time hiding my teeth in shame and Im going to hold someone responsible. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. Bottom teeth are wrecked not sure the extent yet. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. 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. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. I have four teeth remaining 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. 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. Started seeing my dentist regularly and ever since I quit the hard drugs my teeth have been fine. 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 never would of thought it was the medication rotting my teeth out but it sure finally all made sense once I heard other people's story and how there's a big fuss over it all now. Before anyone blames previous drug use on the reason my teeth had issues that is not the case. I began taking Suboxone to simply stop taking 3-4 loratabs a day[Show More]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. As a result, we cannot determine how likely it is that someone will experience these side effects when taking buprenorphine medicines that dissolve in the mouth. I was on drugs for almost 10 years and never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking suboxen now all my teeth are rotting breaking apart and I can't afford to fix them.the pain is unbearable sometimes. Then I have to have some kind of surgery before I can even get dentures and that's not till August. Many cases reported a combination of dental decay, tooth loss, and tooth fractures in numerous teeth. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! I wouldve chosen a different rout. I just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. Something HAS TO BE DONE!! Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? I'm SOOOOOO embarrassed now that I can't smile without feeling so self conscious about my teeth that I have to cover my mouth! Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. Unfortunately this is the only dental care that is even remotely affordable. In 2018 I had to spend over 30,000$ for dental implants because I was not a candidate for regular dentures. Once they found the source of the issue my body had physically become dependant and the withdrawals were pure hell but I never moved to street or IV drugs so no that isn't the reason my teeth started breaking off. 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. 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. My mouth is in so much pain all the time. Before I started taking it I had normal issues. Federal drug regulators are warning about potential side effects of buprenorphine, indicating that the drug often prescribed to combat opioid addiction may cause tooth decay, infection, and other dental issues. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. I hope a class action comes out of the thousands of people in the same situation as myself. He has 5 teeth remaining on the bottom. 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. Shes. I'm down to soft food only, and even that is almost impossible anymore. Literally. I would have NEVER took his medication had I known that it would ruin my perfect teeth. Idk why the dont make a sweetener free version like with liquid methadone doesnt take a genius to know that tak. The makers of this drug should be held accountable for this harm. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. With that being said my teeth are in absolute terrible condition now. Counsel patients about the potential for dental problems and the importance of taking extra steps after the medicine has completely dissolved, including to gently rinse their teeth and gums with water and then swallow. FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. Should I still be worried about tooth decay cause the whole reason I switched to sublocade is because suboxone, any other film, and zubzolv all hurt my teeth the second I took them after a couple years taking 1 or the other. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. When taking your buprenorphine medicine and after it is completely dissolved, take a large sip of water, swish it gently around your teeth and gums, and swallow. I have no bottom teeth. I'm down to soft food only, and eve. This is amazing yet when I started reaching out to doctor about the potential risks of tooth decay (as i had started experiencing rapid tooth decay and loss of teeth) I was told time and time again that suboxone doesnt do this. I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. And if not that, having to live with ourselves knowing that our decision to make our lives better and ditch opioids has now caused us to lose our teeth. Suboxone has taken away so many things from my mother, but it also has taken away so much from our family. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. At proper doses, buprenorphine also decreases the pleasurable effects of other opioids, making misuse of them less appealing. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! Buprenorphine Class Action Lawsuit FREE Confidential Case Evaluation To contact us for a free review of your potential case, please fill out the form below or call us toll free 24 hrs/day by dialing: (866) 223-3784. I am ashamed to smile or even kiss my girlfriend anymore. My first tooth broke while I was eating a hamburger!! I have dentures of course but I'm 45. Never smoked meth or crack. I been off suboxone for a 17months with no teeth left no sex drive and problems with focusing or memory problems! The packaging has no warning of losing teeth. 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. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. What is buprenorphine and how can it help me? Buprenorphine/naloxone and dental caries: a case report. Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. Do I have any legal recourse against Alvogen, Dr Reddys or Indivior for this insane decrease in dental health? we both have had to go to the dental school to obtain dental services, and you can all but imagine the torture we have had to endure. Schedule a dentist visit soon after starting this medicine and inform your dentist that you are taking buprenorphine, and schedule regular dental checkups while taking this medicine. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. I cannot get used to that. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. The lame answers and explanations I'm seeing are just laughable, but makes me want to shake the idiots saying the things they are. Some cases reported dental problems occurring as soon as 2 weeks after treatment began, with the median time to diagnosis being approximately 2 years after starting treatment. The FTC is now reviewing claims from people who contacted the claims administrator after the original deadline and asked to be added to the waitlist. I feel like I'm wearing those vampire teeth we used to play with as kids. I regret it so much. I have spent 30k trying to save them! I am originally fro[Show More]I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. _removed_. Im not wasting any time. I couldnt even imagine the # of people who would sign up. 31 reviews. Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. I am in need of dentures, now. 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. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. I was vibrant, outgoing, and happy person. It causes dry mouth which created the environment for weaker teeth and or decay. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. Everyone should have all their dental procedures paid for including Implants because this medication is the SOLE reason my teeth are destroyed!!! Settlement benefits may be available. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. I still have my bottom teeth. The agency recommends patients take a large sip of water,. The dentist is literally the scariest place for me to go to. Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. If you want to discontinue suboxone, work with your provider to slowly wean you. Our treatment options are limited to extractions without sedation and temporary dentures of the poorest quality that are made by dental students. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beau. Symphony Health Metys. Reply I never had dental issues until the last few years. I have been on suboxone for 4 years, i didn't have dental problems until I started, iam only 39 yrs old, now everyone of mine has tooth decay or broken and missing and it is so hard to be able to afford getting them fixed. Even the doctors claim it doesn't but dentists can see how it would and more and more people are having this problem after being on the medication for long periods of time. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. 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. I am in need of dentures, now. 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. Going to see a dentist but I know I cant afford $20,000 of dental work neither. There are thousands and thousands of people who are in the exact same position as you, and have been able to exclude every other possible BESIDES suboxone to being the culprit for this tooth decay issue. Its not just our teeth thats missing, ..its our lives. She has been Suboxone free for 12+ years. 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 hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beautiful smile and now it's disgusting. No withdrawals! Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. I have been on and off of suboxone for over 10 years. I lost 3 teeth. 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 can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. Looking for legal documents or records? Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af. 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. The medication helped save my life b. I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. 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. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). I was supposed to be weaned after four months (per my doctor). I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. To make matters worse, I want to salvage what few teeth I have left and return to opioid analgesics but because of the new egregiously draconian laws surrounding buprenorphine use, no pain management will let me return to milder alternatives because they think you're a drug seeker. I have photos of my smile before starting Buprenorphine and current photos.. disgusting! I was on drugs for almost 10 years and never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking suboxen now all my teeth are rotting breaking apart and I can't afford to fix them.the pain is unbearable sometimes. Philips DreamStation, CPAP and BiPAP machines sold in recent years may pose a risk of cancer, lung damage and other injuries. funny thing is before this medicine I never had any issues with my teeth they were much whiter no cavities and a year after being on bupernorphine BAM dentist visit problem after problem! Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. I was on drugs for many years, and my teeth only started rapidly decaying after trying to get better on Suboxone. Since 2012. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. On Suboxone, in EXCRUCIATING PAIN, Dentist doesn't know what suboxone is. Was using suboxone for over 10yrs and was never told about tooth decay issue due to the meds. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousands of dollars. Now I have over $10,000 in dental work including extractions, root canals, crowns, and fillings due to decay starting at my gum line. Suboxone gave me part of my life back, but took my smile!! 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. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. 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. Should I still be worried about tooth decay cause the whole reason I switched to sublocade is because suboxone, any other film, and zubzolv all hurt my teeth the second I took them after a couple years taking 1 or the other. 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 still have my bottom teeth. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. In May 2021, the FTC sent payments totaling more than $59 million to people who filed a valid claim. 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..? Suboxone is a prescription oral medication used to minimize withdrawal symptoms in patients recovering from opioid addiction. I needed it for 2 weeks. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. I was never told or notified that this could be a potential side effect or issue. Can anyone help point me in the direction to be included in this lawsuit? Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal government site. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. What now??? Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. 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. 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. I am only 30 years old. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. I'm sorry there's so many ignorant morons on your thread. Patients using buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth should take extra steps to help lessen the risk of serious dental problems. Sublingual buprenorphine and dental problems: a case series. Ive had test run because he thought I had deeper issues like immune problems. Not once did the doc tell me it cause tooth Loss now my mouth hurts and all my teeth are falling out! Then fight to get. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. I was quoted about 10k to fix it all. Reported events include cavities/tooth decay, including rampant caries; dental abscesses/infection; tooth erosion; fillings falling out; and, in some cases, total tooth loss. I lost 3 teeth. Anyone knows how long it will take? Likely [Show More]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 and a similar medicine, Subutex, are both proven to help people with opioid addiction stay in recovery. Both kids born on it. 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. I have never heard that suboxone causes tooth issues. I had perfect teeth. I'm so depressed I'd rather die then live like this!!!! Ive[Show More]Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. I just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. Now I hate leaving my house because I am soooo embarrassed it literally makes me cry. 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. Within months they all started falling out. If you were to look at our photos From then till now, it would not look like two people who were Free from opioid addiction; living a normal and healthy lifestyle. I was never told anything and that pisses me off. I was NEVER EVER told this could happen, etc or I would have never agreed to this medication. The Drug comp should absolutely and unquestionably start to take responsibility and offer quality dental treatment options to the patients affected by Suboxone and Dental Nightmares. My husband is a disabled veteran and I take care of him so I don't have benefits. Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! I was never told that my medication was the culprit of my severe tooth decay. I cant for the life of me understand why no one will take this case.
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