I was never warned about tooth loss. Someone owes me they didn't warn me of this ! I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". *The cases were reported to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! If you want to discontinue suboxone, work with your provider to slowly wean you. 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..? The medication helped save my life but has also caused me heartache and pain. Do I have any legal recourse against Alvogen, Dr Reddys or Indivior for this insane decrease in dental health? 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 have four teeth remaining on[Show More]My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. The packa[Show More]I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. Regular exposure to chemicals in hair relaxer may cause uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries. I was never told that subutex would ruin my teeth but it's clear now. I work remotely now, because I'm so embarrassed! I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. This lawsuit is not asserting that Suboxone products are unsafe or ineffective. I've had painful infections and several root canals. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. I decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". Brushing your teeth has nothing to do with what the OP is asking about, reading the fine print has nothing to do with what the OP is asking, you know why? I have been on suboxone since 2014. Toothache here and there and I hate 2 root canals didnt think anything of it. Unfortunately this is the only dental care that is even remotely affordable. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. Buprenorphine and other opioid agonist medications can reduce the saliva . 2023 Copyright AboutLawsuits.com. I been off suboxone for a 17months with no teeth left no sex drive and problems with focusing or memory problems! I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. I just want to be able to smile again. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. class Action Lawsuit going so maybe we can get the money due to us to fix our destroyed teeth. In 2015, buprenorphine was approved as a film to be placed inside the cheek to treat pain. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. 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! 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. I still have more work due. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. 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. 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. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. I have Medi Cal for my dental insurance and they've denied most of my procedures. Since taking Suboxone my implants have come loose and I have few bottom teeth. If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! I wouldve chosen a different rout. 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. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. My first tooth broke while I was eating a hamburger!! I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. 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. Like they should tell everyone on their first visit but they don't! They should be held accountable. This was of course, a lie. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. All in the name of profit. 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 used to be a model and musician, however, since I lost my teeth I also lost any confidence and have not played any concerts since my face feels complete alien to me. The ones that are there are broken and decayed. 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. Get real. 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. I never had dental issues until the last few years. Patients shouldn't have to suffer like this!!! My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. 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. Brushing should be avoided for at least an hour after. Been on buprenorphine since 2010. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. My teeth got so bad about a year in I had all of them taken out. Idk why the dont make a sweetener free version like with liquid methadone doesnt take a genius to know that tak. The cherry on top of all this is dealing with tooth pain every time another tooth breaks in half. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. I need justice! 31 reviews. Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. 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. By that time I will be close to a year with no dentures and it's really embarrassing. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. 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'm still on the medication IDK what to do. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. They are available as single-ingredient products and also in combination with naloxone. I was never told that my medication was the culprit of my severe tooth decay. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. Same for weight. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. I was supposed to be weaned after four months (per my doctor). I have no bottom teeth. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. 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. 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. And, its side effects are much like those of opioids: tooth decay is one of many. Within months they all started falling out. My husband is a disabled vetera. 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. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. 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 am going to check into filing a lawsuit, if not, a class action lawsuit against the makers of Buprenorphine! Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. i took Suboxone back in 2012 and I am experiencing major dental problems. The use of buprenorphine-containing medicines that are dissolved in the mouth has been growing. I was vibrant, outgoing, and happy person. According to the FTC, Reckitt Benckiser and Indivior conspired together to maximize Suboxone profits at the expense of consumers. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a den. People should have been warned of this side effect as I would have tried another medication. 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. To help FDA track safety issues with medicines, report adverse events involving transmucosal buprenorphine or other medicines to the FDA MedWatch program, using the information in the "Contact Us" box at the bottom of this page. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. Im afraid by the time im 35 its gonna be horrible. 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 was on methadone for years transferred to suboxone & its done more harm on my teeth than when i was using drugs. I would have gone a different route if I would have been told that this medication would[Show More]I had perfect teeth. The agency recommends patients take a large sip of water,. 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. I have been on This medication for 8 years. I wouldve never of gotten on Suboxone. It can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. Butterflyangel46. If I knew my teeth would be disintegrating out of my mouth. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. I was on drugs for many years, and my teeth only started rapidly decaying after trying to get better on Suboxone. My mother didnt ask for any of this. It's so unfair to so many people and they should be held accountable for valuing money over peoples lives! Of course unless you can show that the ingredients they use are instantly harmful to teeth, then maybe you got a case. before the suboxone my teeth were in decent shape and now its problem after problem! Suboxone has taken away so many things from my mother, but it also has taken away so much from our family. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. It saved my life. Im so heartbroken. I have photos of my smile before starting Buprenorphine and current photos.. disgusting! its up to you to brush your teeth bro. I only now saw it as a warning from the pharmacy and saw the FDA made them start stating this as a side effect in Jan 2022. I'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. Many patients experienced significant dental decay and required $50,000 in restorative work. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. Why is sublocade included? I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. 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. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. 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 had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. No ONE once told me this COULD happen!!!!!! No withdrawals! By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. I've been taking Belbuca 450mcg 2x a day for over 4 years. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. Your teeth are one of the most important things you have and if something is going to destroy them I think we have or had the right to know. Started seeing my dentist regularly and ever since I quit the hard drugs my teeth have been fine. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. 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 have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication causes this and of course the only answer I get is not that I'm aware of. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. With all of that being said. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. Suboxone maker Reckitt Benckiser to pay $1.4 billion in - ABC News Sublingual buprenorphine and dental problems: a case series. One by one, my teeth started falling out. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. [Show More]I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. She weened herself off of the drug little by little until she was eventually at an 8th of the film and even then the whole family had to watch her kick the sheets for almost a week once she dropped it. Report a Serious Problem to MedWatch It's embarrassing and cost me over 12k in total Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. The last dentist I went to made me feel even worse as she acted like I was beyond fixing. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. I have had 6 teeth removed. They should be held responsible for many people for not warning patients of the dental risk. If you find someone on subs that doesn't have dental problems they either haven't been on it long, or perhaps are just really lucky. Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. If you are how is the health of the implants with continued MAT? There were ZERO articles linking the tooth decay(actually denying it). 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 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. My teeth now r either gone or black! I literally had near perfect teeth and now I'm missing 4 that literally just disintegrated n fell out and 2 more that are about halfway gone at this point. I've had painful infections and several root canals. I was on suboxone for several years. Literally. Thanks Big Pharma, creating "pemanant customers" since the dawn of the 20th century. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. 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. We hope to provide accurate, evidence-based information about Suboxone, resources for those interested in starting Suboxone, and support for those currently taking Suboxone. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af. Wow. There are beginning to be many complaints about suboxone similar to yours. Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. I can relate to so many of you! These companies, including the FDA care nothing about us. I have never had a Dr warn me about any dental issues when prescribed Suboxone. This also has caused severe depression. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. I have been taking Zubsolve for almost 3 years now and my teeth are just rotting away ! Not just people on Suboxone. Women diagnosed with cancer may be eligible for settlement benefits. While they may seem unrelated, these habits can make your mouth susceptible to periodontitis and tooth loss. Suzuki J, Park EM. I lost 3 teeth. My dental problems have impacted my facial structure, my mental health, and overall quality of life more than I could've ever guessed. An official website of the United States government. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. 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 only now saw it as a warning from the pharmacy and saw the FDA made them start stating this as a side effect in Jan 2022. 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. With that being said, when she had had enough of being add. People could start by telling the truth. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). View Profile. 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.
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