These serious dental problems have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues, so refer them to a dentist as soon as possible after starting transmucosal buprenorphine. I am barely 50 years old and have to wear a complete upper denture. 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. If I knew my teeth would be disintegrating out of my mouth. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. Get real. I doubt it, thats like being able to sue Toyota because it is possible to get into a car accident. Its ruined my life and body. I have a root canal Monday for another broken tooth. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. I will get a lawsuit going one way or another. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. I had surgery which caused complications and was put on a very high mg of pain meds by my Dr. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. Please help. I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will[Show More]I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. Not cracked or nothing! 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. I have been using suboxone since 2008. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. To get a brand spanking new set of teeth will set her and my father back thousands and thousands. I was supposed to be weaned after four months (per my doctor). People should have been warned of this side effect as I would have tried another medication. In my 20s-30s not normal. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. My teeth are a mess. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. Dentist said its not due to dental hygiene - my gums are great. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. All of my teeth are broken since I've started using Suboxone. I wouldve chosen a different rout. 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. A new mouth you say? I have four lower teeth left but within a few month after I received a deep cleaning, my remaining teeth are now in such bad shape as well that my dentists is not sure if they can be saved or strong enough to hold a partial. class Action Lawsuit going so maybe we can get the money due to us to fix our destroyed teeth. Someone owes me they didn't warn me of this ! On top of being dependent on Suboxone, she lost her front tooth while on vacation in Florida. Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? This was of course, a lie. I was never told suboxone did this kind of damage! The lawsuit, filed Sept. 23 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Division of Pennsylvania, accuses the company of . Wait at least 1 hour before brushing your teeth. Im so heartbroken. She now. A dentist even askes me once had I ever had braces, that's how perfect my teeth were!! I did not abuse my medication, I took them as my Dr said and was on them over a year. It had NO DECAY. Now I am just a shell of my former self. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. 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. I has perfect teeth! The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! The relationship between suboxone and tooth loss is well-documented, and it probably due to the drying effect of the buporphedrine component of suboxone. 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. It landed me in the ER 3 times. Suboxone and methadone both royally destroy your teeth. Now I'm having to live with the too. Buprenorphine is often considered to be a safer opioid addiction treatment medication than methadone. 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. Ive spent more time[Show More]I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. There is no basis for a lawsuit, and frankly, it is not the solution to your predicament. Buprenorphine Side Effects Can Cause Tooth Decay, Other Dental Problems 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. Im curious if people on the pills feel this phenomenon too. 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 approves it) & I have other issues that they will work on after but those are the most 2 serious right now. 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. She has been Suboxone free for 12+ years. Its very sad and dentist are very expensive who can afford this when it does your teeth this bad. Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding all time and taste. Ive, Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. This lawsuit is not asserting that Suboxone products are unsafe or ineffective. I quit cold turkey once I heard about the issue. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! 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". Other treatments included root canal, dental surgery, and other restorative procedures such as crowns and implants. The FTC says that these companies violated antitrust laws by preventing patients from choosing lower-priced generic versions of the drug. That was years ago. I was never warned. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. Informed Consent is the law. And of course no matter how bad it gets, it's too hard to stop bc they never told any of us from day 1 how addictive they actually were! I'm down to soft food only, and even that is almost impossible anymore. Next month I have to have a procedure costing $850 out of pocket. 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. In my 20s-30s not normal. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af. Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. Anyone knows how long it will take? Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. The medication helped save my life but has also caused me heartache and pain. Buprenorphine and other opioid agonist medications can reduce the saliva . Of course unless you can show that the ingredients they use are instantly harmful to teeth, then maybe you got a case. I had no cavities, perfect white teeth for the last 25 years. Buprenorphine: Drug Safety Communication - FDA warns about dental This is soooo wrong!!!!!! 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! This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. Suboxone weakens the bones around your teeth so they fall out. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. When compared to methadone, Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) has a different kind of chemical makeup. Im a vet tech and I do not make even close to enough to cover that. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). 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. Before I started taking it I had normal issues. There's a new suboxone class-action lawsuit filed against Reckitt Benckiser & Indivior. This needs to be a class action lawsuit I went to the Dr for annual cleanings and have the proof to show when my tooth health declined and it was the same timeframe as being prescribed this medication to be taken sublingually. 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. The best of luck to you. 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." She will never get back the smiles lost and the opportunities she missed out on secondary to watching her mouth fall apart. I have always taken care of my teeth and now I cant afford to replace these. If you have a class action lawsuit going, I volunteer as your star witness. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. Something HAS TO BE DONE!! People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. I decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. 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. Smoking and chewing tobacco are two of the most common causes. I was never warned about tooth loss. However, the benefits of buprenorphine medicines for OUD and pain management clearly outweigh the risks. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. Ive been on suboxone for over 6 years and my teeth are making me sick now because they are rotting away. buprenorphine as the best drug to treat neonatal abstinence, NEC Similac Alimentum Lawsuit Alleges Abbott Failed To Disclose Risk of Severe Intestinal Disease for Newborns, CPSC Issues Baby Trend Stroller Warning After Death Linked to Detachable Canopy, Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Information and Updates, Lawyers to Meet with Hair Relaxer MDL Judge During Initial Status Conference March 2nd, Hair Relaxer Chemicals Caused Uterine Cancer, Lawsuit Alleges, Paraquat Sprayed on Family Farm Led to Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, Lawsuit Claims, Parkinson's Disease Cases Diagnosed Each Year Are 50% Higher Than Prior Estimates, With Increased Incidents in Certain Areas. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. Can I sui the suboxone company for tooth decay? - Avvo In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. I was never warned. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! 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. I need help. 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. 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. I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. The prescribing and patient information will also include strategies to maintain or improve oral health while undergoing treatment with these medicines. 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. The comprehensive approach of buprenorphine combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. I was never told or notified that this could be a potential side effect or issue. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. At the very least Big Pharma should be paying for all of our dental care. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". Dentists treating someone taking a transmucosal buprenorphine product should perform a baseline dental evaluation and caries risk assessment, establish a dental caries preventive plan, and encourage regular dental checkups. 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. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. 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 live in Talkeetna, alaska. I lost 3 teeth. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". My non medical opinion. My teeth began to deteriorate while on subs too. I have had to apply for a grant in order to get them. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. They should be held accountable. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they are more exposed to the Suboxone as it dissolves. Then I have to have some kind of surgery before I can even get dentures and that's not till August. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. Suboxone Settlement | Federal Trade Commission I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. I had perfect teeth before suboxone. This was of course, a lie. 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. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a dentist appointment and when ive went i need a oral surgeon. FDA is warning that cases of dental adverse events, some severe, have been reported following the use of transmucosal buprenorphine-containing medicines. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a den. In the beginning, when my first few molars began crumbling, I was told its not related. I've had painful infections and several root canals. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. The cherry on top of all this is dealing with tooth pain every time another tooth breaks in half. I have a perpetual sore under my tongue from the medication! Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. 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 cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. Why is sublocade included? For help finding opioid treatment centers nearest to you, visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Suboxone is sold in dosages of 30 pills or a supply of two days, depending on the type of sublingual film (the small plastic film is thin, square shaped, and unobtrusive). . Visit the dentist for regular checkups while taking this medicine. Our treatment options are limited to extractions without sedation and temporary dentures of the poorest quality that are made by dental students. The makers of the opioid addiction treatment Suboxone have agreed to pay $300 million to settle allegations raised by several states, claiming Indivior falsely advertised the drug as safer and. 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. 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. 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. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. The .gov means its official.Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Medical Malpractice Attorney in Las Vegas, NV. Why is sublocade included? We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. 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!! Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! 40k out of pocket dental work. What's sad is there was never any warning or side effects saying causes tooth decay. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that dental problems have been reported with medicines containing buprenorphine that are dissolved in the mouth. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. I need help. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. We really are great parents , but the hypocrisy in teaching them the exact opposite of what we practice keeps us up at night. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. 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. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. 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. Before suboxone I had beautiful healthy teeth that I got a lot of compliments on. Report a Serious Problem to MedWatch Please help, I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. Started seeing my dentist regularly and ever since I quit the hard drugs my teeth have been fine. Complete and submit the report Online.Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178. For me and my body tried and true used for close to 50 years methadone worked just fine. Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. Why is sublocade included? I don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. Again, I wish the makers of Subutex and Suboxone would have it made clear how drastically their medication affect ones teeth since I would have chosen a different treatment. Lina M. Khan was sworn in as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission on June 15, 2021. I was never told that subutex would ruin my teeth but it's clear now. 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 have never heard that suboxone causes tooth issues. On Suboxone, in EXCRUCIATING PAIN, Dentist doesn't know what suboxone is. The site is secure. I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! I was vibrant, outgoing, and happy person. 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 have been on This medication for 8 years. 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. These companies, including the FDA care nothing about us. 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.