I've been on Suboxone since 2009 my teeth cause me great pain physically and mentally, it's caused break ups depression social anxiety, I never touched crack or anything that would cause this problem, what do I do? I was NEVER EVER told this could happen, etc or I would have never agreed to this medication. It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! 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. No withdrawals! Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. Lawyers reject these cases, saying they are "unwinnable" So where do we turn? 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. Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! In 2018 I had to spend over 30,000$ for dental implants because I was not a candidate for regular dentures. Never was given any kind of warning this would happen yet if we had known we could have taken educated steps to prevent it. Same for weight. Then I have to have some kind of surgery before I can even get dentures and that's not till August. No need to fund a study brother, somebody already did. It landed me in the ER 3 times. Maybe if you can prove somehow that it eats away at your teeth within hours or some shit rofl. Before anyone blames previous drug use on the reason my teeth had issues that is not the case. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3907320/, Sublingual Buprenorphine and Dental Problems: A Case Series, My teeth were horrible from meth and heroin use prior to subs. There needs to be a class action lawsuit over this How much money have the pharmaceutical companies made on this drug? There needs to be a class action lawsuit. 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. I've had painful infections and several root canals. I am 37 yrs old and should have had all the remainder of my teeth pulled about a year ago, but have been too afraid to go toothless since my Medicare doesnt have dental. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. 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[Show More]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, Legitimate Suboxone Rx since 2006. Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. 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. 8-year Top Contributor. 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. Can I sui the suboxone company for tooth decay? - Avvo I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. 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. I stopped suboxone and went back to the methadone clinic bc in order to get the white Subutext pills (originals) u either had to be pregnant or nursing or have Hepatitis. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. Patients shouldn't have to suffer like this!!! Anyone knows how long it will take? Had all my top teeth pulled year ago. I am 37 yrs old and should have had all the remainder of my teeth pulled about a year ago, but have been too afraid to go toothless since my Medicare doesnt have dental. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding all time and taste. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. Doc changed me back to my old meds as of today. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. Suboxone Class Action??? $2K dental bill!! - steadyhealth.com They've known about the tooth decay issues for years. I am only 30 years old. I am only 30 years old. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. 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 have four teeth remaining on my lowers, and they are also beyond repair. Been Prescribed Suboxone as medicated assisted treatment program Im losing my teeth and withdrawal symptoms keep me afraid of coming off of Suboxone Im trying as we speak to wean but its been years now and I hate it does nothing for me. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. Anyone knows how long it will take? For patients taking buprenorphine drugs affected by the warning, the FDA recommends continuing to take the medication as prescribed and not stopping the medication until you speak to your doctor first. Buprenorphine medicines are marketed under the brand names Belbuca, Bunavail, Cassipa, Suboxone, Subutex, and Zubsolv. Has to have teeth numbing otc meds for the pain. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antib[Show More]I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. 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'm so depressed I'd rather die then live like this!!!! I would have gone a different route if I would have been told that this medication would result in the total loss of my teeth. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. The site is secure. 31 reviews. 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. Since buprenorphine was approved, we identified 305 cases of dental problems (131 cases classified as serious) with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. I have been on This medication for 8 years. I have lost all my back molars on the left upper side and now I am experiencing issues with the front eye tooth. I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last w. I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. How do we fight back or join law suit? 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! I would appreciate your help. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beautiful smile and now it's disgusting. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. Now I hate leaving my house because I am soooo embarrassed it literally makes me cry. 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. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. 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. It saved my life. Symphony Health Metys. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. How good is someones quality of life when they are ashamed to smile and are in too much pain to eat!!! Whether you use Suboxone short-term or long-term; for Medication Assisted Treatment, pain management, or recreationally; are interested in starting Suboxone or just have someone in your life who takes Suboxone, you are welcome here! 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. I've had painful infections and several root canals. I know its the suboxone. 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 importan. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. 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. 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. I'm sorry there's so many ignorant morons on your thread. I now have the worst teeth ever most of them gone and cant afford to get new teeth unless I get dentures. My name is Crystal fox. With all of that being said. Can I sue the makers of suboxone for total teeth decay? I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. The companies agreed to pay $60 million to consumers to settle the FTC charges. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a den. I have a root canal Monday for another broken tooth. Im a vet tech and I do not make even close to enough to cover that. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. Now I have over $10,000 in dental work including extractions, root canals, crowns, and fillings due to decay starting at my gum line. Getting too embarrassed to even go in a store much less work. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. I was supposed to be weaned after four months (per my doctor). God knows they can afford it!! Literally. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. Bottom teeth are wrecked not sure the extent yet. I am barely 50 years old and have to wear a complete upper denture. Drug Safety and Availability, Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, Information about Nitrosamine Impurities in Medications, Food and Drug Administration Overdose Prevention Framework, Medication Errors Related to CDER-Regulated Drug Products, Postmarket Drug Safety Information for Patients and Providers, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies | REMS, Multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis and other infections, FDA warns about dental problems with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth to treat opioid use disorder and pain. Please help, I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. Been on subx since 2013 and I now have now teeth. Learn more about your rights as a consumer and how to spot and avoid scams. I never had dental issues until the last few years. My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. The packa[Show More]I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. 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". She will never get back the smiles lost and the opportunities she missed out on secondary to watching her mouth fall apart. 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 don't know what I'm going to do. I want to know what I need to do to get help with getting implants. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! Yes its benefits of helping me live a pain free life of sobriety is great- but so are the teeth in my mouth that Ive spent my entire life caring for. I look forward to hearing back from you, thanks for your time. Our treatment options are limited to extractions without sedation and temporary dentures of the poorest quality that are made by dental students. I wouldve chosen a different rout. Genetics play a big role, certain medical conditions. I was never warned. I would have gone a different route if I would have been told that this medication would[Show More]I had perfect teeth. 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. Anyone knows how long it will take? According to the alert, the FDA is already aware of over 300 cases of dental problems, of which 131 have been classified as serious. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. I was diagnosed with clinical depression over my tooth loss and how it has ruined my once good looks. (760) 891-5767. Am J Addict 2012;21:494-5. And I had no prior dental problems before 2013 besides brac[Show More]My name is Crystal fox. What now??? I am not 31 years old and am having horrible dental problems. I was on drugs for many years, and my teeth only started rapidly decaying after trying to get better on Suboxone. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. Something HAS TO BE DONE!! The teeth were not fixable. I couldnt even imagine the # of people who would sign up. And, its side effects are much like those of opioids: tooth decay is one of many. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. Someone owes me they didn't warn me of this ! I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. The manufacturer should take full financial responsibility for these issues. She was never informed there have been reports of tooth decay using this medication long term. Not just people on Suboxone. I was never told or notified that this could be a potential side effect or issue. I had some dental issues before, but after starting on Belbuca my teeth began to rot out of my head no matter how much $ I spent trying to save my teeth. my husband has six teeth remaining on the top, all of which are broken, decayed, or infected. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. All in the name of profit. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! I have photos of my smile before starting Buprenorphine and current photos.. disgusting! I still have my bottom teeth. Likely, 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. One by one, my teeth started falling out. Someone needs to be held accountable in this because my dentist bills itself have cost me so much. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beau[Show More]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. Theres a lawsuit being made for tooth decay,. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. I would have NEVER took his medication had I known that it would ruin my perfect teeth. I have lost 2 teeth and have broken 3 others, as well as had other dental emergencies. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. These problems, some of which have been serious, have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues. 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. 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. I was never warned about tooth loss. Patients using buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth should take extra steps to help lessen the risk of serious dental problems. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. 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. It can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. It like leeches the calcium or something. I have ZERO MEMORY of important dates! I decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. Notify your health care professionals immediately and seek dental treatment if you experience any problems with your teeth or gums while taking buprenorphine medicines that are dissolved in the mouth. I'm down to soft food only, and even that is almost impossible anymore. this whole story is made of lies and deception. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. 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.. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. View Profile. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. 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 need help. Im a single mom to a child with autism on a fixed income so to say it has been hard is an understatement. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. The cherry on top of all this is dealin, Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. I can relate to so many of you! 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. In particular, the comprehensive MAT approach of buprenorphine combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD, and can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. I was never warned about tooth loss. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. By that time I will be close to a year with no dentures and it's really embarrassing. So much I had even told my husband that I didn't understand why 4 yrs after addiction my teeth were going to sh!t but not during addiction and that I must finally be paying for all that I had done before.Over the past several months I have been going through the process of getting all my teeth removed. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antib. I have no bottom teeth. The teeth were not fixable. You will get it figured out :), I agree. I've had painful infections and several root canals. Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit Overview Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit There are many causes of gum disease. In 2015, buprenorphine was approved as a film to be placed inside the cheek to treat pain. The dentist is literally the scariest place for me to go to. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a dentist appointment and when ive went i need a oral surgeon. I want to join the class action lawsuit against Suboxone for my teeth if messed every one of my teeth up I'm lucky if I have two teeth in the front of my mouth please help me that's all I want them to do is help me get dental implants. All Rights Reserved. Within months they all started falling out. Thanks a lot!!! I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. From my experience its more like 3/4 have issues(so should say most). Patients using the medication to treat opioid use disorder can take extra steps to reduce the risk of dental problems, the FDA indicates. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decayin. Never smoked meth or crack. I am ashamed to smile or even kiss my girlfriend anymore. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a dentist appointment and when ive went i need a oral surgeon. Report a Serious Problem to MedWatch At the very least Big Pharma should be paying for all of our dental care. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Buprenorphine and other opioid agonist medications can reduce the saliva . I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. I cant for the life of me understand why no one will take this case. I am going to check into filing a lawsuit, if not, a class action lawsuit against the makers of Buprenorphine! Unfortunately this is the only dental care that is even remotely affordable. In 26 cases, patients had no prior history of dental problems. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. I have been on suboxone over the last several years and had more dental issues than one would ever want to have. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. The site is secure. I had no cavities, perfect white teeth for the last 25 years.
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