My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! I am originally fro[Show More]I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. Notify both your health care professional and your dentist immediately if you experience any problems with your teeth or gums. Same I started out with the tablets in 2010 and a year later I had rotten teeth. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. Please help. I have lost all my back molars on the left upper side and now I am experiencing issues with the front eye tooth. Lawyers reject these cases, saying they are "unwinnable" So where do we turn? Consecutively for the last 5 years. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. Report a Serious Problem to MedWatch I don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. More My husband is a disabled veteran and I take care of him so I don't have benefits. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. Symphony Health Metys. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. 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. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! 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. I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. Been on suboxone for 5 years teeth were in good shape and now I barley have any healthy teeth left. 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!! I had perfect teeth before going on methadone and subs, never a single cavity. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. They inhibit saliva production causing dry mouth (especially while you are sleeping) which is horrible for teeth. As a dental professional Im sickened by the effects Ive seen due to this medication. Yet the Drug Enforcement Administration often makes it hard for pharmacies to. Reported events include cavities/tooth decay, including rampant caries; dental abscesses/infection; tooth erosion; fillings falling out; and, in some cases, total tooth loss. At the very least Big Pharma should be paying for all of our dental care. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. All medicines have side effects even when used correctly as prescribed, but in general the benefits of taking a medicine outweigh the risks. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. 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. 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 have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. 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. Then after getting on Sub, at my next dental appt 6 months later I had more than 15 cavities and a ton of tooth decay. I went from never having to go to the dentist anymore than the normal check ups, and now Im everything single month and it still doesnt help or change anything. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. 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. The .gov means its official.Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. 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. Period. Little did we know Suboxone wasnt going to be the magic pill we all thought it would be. I know its the suboxone. Otherwise, the judge will just say its up to you to take care of your teeth after you put stuff in your mouth probably, I dunno Theres something to thisprobably in 20 years from now theyll admit to it. Other studies have linked buprenorphine as the best drug to treat neonatal abstinence, among infants born addicted to narcotic painkillers. I never heard about the first one and now they wont let you file a claim! Not cracked or nothing! A dentist even askes me once had I ever had braces, that's how perfect my teeth were!! My husband is a disabled vetera[Show More]I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. With that being said my teeth are in absolute terrible condition now. 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. I get it for all the oral forms. Regular exposure to chemicals in hair relaxer may cause uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries. 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. Im curious if people on the pills feel this phenomenon too. If you have questions, please call the refund administrator at 1-877-545-0238. Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit Overview Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit There are many causes of gum disease. There were ZERO articles linking the tooth decay(actually denying it). Data 2010-2020. I was never told or notified that this could be a potential side effect or issue. At the very least Big Pharma should be paying for all of our dental care. This was of course, a lie. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. Yazdanian M, Armoon B, Noroozi A, Mohammadi R, Bayat AH, Ahounbar E, et al. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. Of the 305 cases, 113 mentioned two or more teeth were affected. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. Message. I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". I can't say that I regret taking Suboxone because it truly saved my life. After the medicine is completely dissolved, take a large sip of water, swish it gently around your teeth and gums, and swallow. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. 0, 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. Something HAS TO BE DONE!! 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 was vibrant, outgoing, and happy person. Premature infants fed Similac or Enfamil cow's milk formula faced increased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) or wrongful death. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. 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. This also has cau. 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. I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. My teeth are literally crumbling. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. Brushing should be avoided for at least an hour after. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. According to the alert, the FDA is already aware of over 300 cases of dental problems, of which 131 have been classified as serious. The most common treatment for these dental problems was tooth extraction/removal, which was reported in 71 cases. And now theres no way I can afford 6 crowns and 3 root canals. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. They should also schedule a visit with their dentist soon after starting to use this drug and inform their dentist they are taking buprenorphine. I am immensely disappointed in the lack of communication about these life altering side effects from the the makers of these drugs since they took everything from memy confidence, my looks, my self-esteem, and my I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. So i need help cause my insurance is medicade and work at a grocery store with 5 kids to work for. It hurts to eat and I constantly have to pick food out of the broken teeth. 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. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. I began taking suboxone in 2007, I have never taken more than a 1/4 of a strip at a time, I have lost all the top molars on one side of my mouth, 2 on the other, all the teeth along my gum line are black, and the only 2 teeth I have left that fit together and can chew with, are completely hollowed out and I'm unable to chew anything hot, cold, or crunchy at all. I think there is a class action suit against the drugmaker for dental decay. Ive started using my own voice about it and it keeps getting louder. Im thinking my teeth are heading in the same direction. I've had painful infections and several root canals. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! I have ZERO MEMORY of important dates! He has 5 teeth remaining on the bottom. People often refer to us as the happiest couple theyve ever known; I would say the happiest people who never smile. Lol This can happen with anyone though. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. I have been on this medication for several years and TONS of issues with my teeth all the way from having multiple filling to even having teeth pulled! I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! I'd rather be on pain killers still then have NO teeth! Been on buprenorphine since 2010. The lawsuit, filed Sept. 23 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Division of Pennsylvania, accuses the company of . If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. On January 12, 2022, the FDA warned patients and prescribers about the potential for serious dental problems associated with the use of medications containing buprenorphine, such as Belbuca, Suboxone, and Zubsolv. I needed it for 2 weeks. I would fund this study! I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. As a result, buprenorphine can help prevent opioid withdrawal symptoms, as well as decrease intense cravings for opiates like heroin or painkillers. There is no way around this happening, I religiously brushed 2x daily, flossed twice daily, fluoride rinse at night, with dental appts every 6 months. It may take another year to do so safely but it can be done. Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. But Ive been having all sorts of teeth problems. The benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks. Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. 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. I have four teeth remaining on my lowers, and they are also beyond repair. Within months they all started falling out. Unfortunately this is the only dental care that is even remotely affordable. Not cracked or nothing! In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. 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. Doc changed me back to my old meds as of today, 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. 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. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. Was using suboxone for over 10yrs and was never told about tooth decay issue due to the meds. 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. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af. Now my teeth are destroyed. My dentist has been totally stumped about my 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. I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last w. I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. What is buprenorphine and how can it help me? 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. Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. Its absolutely heartbreaking I cry because I used to have a beautiful smile. The dental problems, including tooth decay, cavities, oral infections, and loss of teeth, can be serious and have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues. This is not only a travesty for those of us who have legitimate pain but also a conspiracy on the part of the clinics and drug manufacturers to get you onto a drug that's cheaper for them to distribute. If you read the actual court documents it's pretty sickening to find out the extreme extent these companies went through in order to funnel the $1 billion suboxone market-share back into their pockets. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. We work to advance government policies that protect consumers and promote competition. Hopefully somehow these Pharma companys can help us cover the dental costs in the future! My daughter has beens taking suboxone for years. Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! Go read the fine print. I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. Then I have to have some kind of surgery before I can even get dentures and that's not till August. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. 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. this whole story is made of lies and deception. Search the Legal Library instead. First Name * Last Name Email * Case Description FREE Confidential Case Review Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. Like the other comments I to have been on this medication for a couple of years know before my teeth were ok and now I have only four teeth left my doctor brought this to my attention about this medication causing tooth decay and rotting teeth it blew me away to here this I can't afford dentures if I would of knew this I may not have started using it I think there should be compensation for de[Show More]Like the other comments I to have been on this medication for a couple of years know before my teeth were ok and now I have only four teeth left my doctor brought this to my attention about this medication causing tooth decay and rotting teeth it blew me away to here this I can't afford dentures if I would of knew this I may not have started using it I think there should be compensation for dental cost and are lively hood I can't eat anything with out hurting. After the medicine is completely dissolved, take a large sip of water, swish it gently around your teeth and gums, and swallow. Buprenorphine was approved in 2002 as a tablet to be administered under the tongue to treat OUD. I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. I want to get off this medicine before I loose any more!! I've had to go thru so much pain during some of my visits, I need to go more and I'm just so damn scared!!! I wish this I knew that before I starting taking this crap! I have been on This medication for 8 years. FTC Opioid Addiction Treatment Suboxone Lawsuit Claim Form Deadline: December 1, 2020 Who's Eligible: U.S. consumers who were prescribed Suboxone Film between March 1, 2013 and Feb. 28, 2019 are eligible to file a claim for this FTC settlement. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beautiful smile and now it's disgusting. But hell I also think they should of told me that these things are harder to come off of than what I was originally addicted to but they didn't. 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've been in Suboxone since 2012. Now I hate leaving my house because I am soooo embarrassed it literally makes me cry. I have no bottom teeth. 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. The worst part was that I could not attend my fathers funeral in Germany since he passed away before I received my dentures and I was too ashamed to see my family and friends in such a state. Prior to starting suboxone I never even had cavities. For help finding opioid treatment centers nearest to you, visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I have no bottom teeth. 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. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. 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. Visit the dentist for regular checkups while taking this medicine. I lost 3 teeth. Health care professionals should be aware the benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks and are an important tool to treat OUD. Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. Refer patients to find opioid treatment centers by visiting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 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. Then I have to have some kind of surgery before I can even get dentures and that's not till August. How do we fight back or join law suit? Suboxone claimed it does t cause dental problems even though the medicine is taken sublingually and does cause dry mouth. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. I wouldve never of gotten on Suboxone. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. Looking for legal documents or records? Lawyers are reviewing Cartiva lawsuits for individuals who experienced complications after receiving the toe implant. 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. For those suffering from addiction to opioids, the benefits of using buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks and should be considered in conjunction with counseling and other behavioral therapies. To get a brand spanking new set of teeth will set her and my father back thousands and thousands. I have been on Suboxone since 2017, unaware that's the reason for my dental issues as my Dr never mentioned it. While the FDA indicates it believes the benefits of buprenorphine still outweigh the risks, the agency is requiring a new warning be added to the prescribing information and the patient Medication Guide for all buprenorphine-containing medicines dissolved in the mouth. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to ge. I started taking Suboxone 5 years ago and only had a couple cavities my entire life prior. Buprenorphine medicines are an important tool to treat OUD. I cant afford to even begin to have my mouth fixed!! I wish I was rich. A friend of mine isnt on any medication at all and she has dental problems as well. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! Find out if your family may be eligible for a Tylenol autism or ADHD settlement. I will get a lawsuit going one way or another. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. this whole story is made of lies and deception. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. This Noti ce is only for purposes of advising you of certain rights in litigation. A lawsuit against hair relaxer manufacturers claims a Michigan woman developed uterine cancer and endometrial cancer due to exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals used in hair straightener formulas. 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. Report your side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. I too was prescribed suboxone for years. My teeth got so bad about a year in I had all of them taken out. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. I'm sorry there's so many ignorant morons on your thread. 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. Do I have any legal recourse against Alvogen, Dr Reddys or Indivior for this insane decrease in dental health? It is important to know that people respond differently to all medicines depending on their health, other medicines they are taking, the diseases they have, genetic factors, and many other reasons. Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! That was years ago. They actually said to leave it under your tongue as long as possible. 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. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. this whole story is made of lies and deception. Can someone let me know of any nationwide lawsuits I may be able to research? It's so unfair to so many people and they should be held accountable for valuing money over peoples lives! Suboxone has taken away so many things from my mother, but it also has taken away so much from our family. Likely 4 root canals still coming. The cherry on top of all this is dealing with tooth pain every time another tooth breaks in half. I hope a class action comes out of the thousands of people in the same situation as myself. There needs to be a class action lawsuit over this How much money have the pharmaceutical companies made on this drug?
