Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. End the stigma. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. Of course unless you can show that the ingredients they use are instantly harmful to teeth, then maybe you got a case. I never had dental issues until the last few years. I have never been notified of any lawsuits in the past. Buprenorphine and other opioid agonist medications can reduce the saliva . When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! 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. What is buprenorphine and how can it help me? I too was prescribed suboxone for years. I now have the worst teeth ever most of them gone and cant afford to get new teeth unless I get dentures. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. 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 have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. My mother didnt ask for any of this. Looking for legal documents or records? Suzuki J, Park EM. They should be held accountable. My daughter has beens taking suboxone for years. funny thing is before this medicine I never had any issues with my teeth they were much whiter no cavities and a year after being on bupernorphine BAM dentist visit problem after problem! If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. https://theclassactionnews.com/drugs-pharmaceuticals/suboxone-problems/. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousands of dollars. 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? It had NO DECAY. I had perfect teeth. 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! It's taken over my life. The use of buprenorphine-containing medicines that are dissolved in the mouth has been growing. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. I had beautiful teeth and 2 years of braces in high school. we both have had to go to the dental school to obtain dental services, and you can all but imagine the torture we have had to endure. (760) 891-5767. The constant agony. This also has caused severe depression. 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 cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last w[Show More]I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. Other cases reported requiring root canals, dental surgery, and other procedures such as crowns and implants. mental health. I have been on This medication for 8 years. She cant eat or stand the oral pain much longer. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. Im already having issues eating & Im currently in the middle of switching to the once a month shot instead of sublingual & from the shot I plan to get off in a few months all together. Suboxone Class Action Lawsuit There have been more than thirty complaints filed with the FDA regarding suboxone film exposure. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousa[Show More]Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. 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. When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! A new mouth you say? Id love to hear from others , 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 been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. 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. Other treatments included root canal, dental surgery, and other restorative procedures such as crowns and implants. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. I was never warned about tooth loss. 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'm so ashamed and in constant pain, I desperately need help and I have no idea where to turn!!! It causes dry mouth which created the environment for weaker teeth and or decay. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. I am in need of dentures, now. 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. My dental problems got so bad after starting subutex, and someone should be held responsible. The agency recommends patients take a large sip of water, swish it gently and swallow once the medication is completely dissolved in the mouth. I've had painful infections and several root canals. my husband has six teeth remaining on the top, all of which are broken, decayed, or infected. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. Suddenly stopping these medicines could cause you to become sick with withdrawal symptoms because your body has become used to the buprenorphine medicine, or to relapse to opioid misuse that could result in overdose and death. I still have more work due. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal government site. Buprenorphine works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. I have a perpetual sore under my tongue from the medication! I get it for all the oral forms. Unfortunately this is the only dental care that is even remotely affordable. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. Benefits for use outweigh these risks and oral care can help. Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. Im a vet tech and I do not make even close to enough to cover that. I never had dental issues until the last few years. I was NEVER EVER told this could happen, etc or I would have never agreed to this medication. The last dentist I went to made me feel even worse as she acted like I was beyond fixing. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. 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 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. My top teeth were implants from a [Show More]I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. There are options out there besides suboxone that dont have this side effect that could of been taken but due to suboxone manufacturers not disclosing this I didnt know it was something I needed to worry about. Im not wasting any time. For any and all discussion about the medication Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone). 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. Someone owes me they didn't warn me of this ! Press J to jump to the feed. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. 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. And if not that, having to live with ourselves knowing that our decision to make our lives better and ditch opioids has now caused us to lose our teeth. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. These dental issues caused by this med have only recently been published, well after patients have lost their teeth. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication. Provide some details about your potential case, which will be submitted for review by a lawyer. Im absolutely devastated.. this doesnt seem so fair :(, I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. Unfortunately this is the only dental care that is even remotely affordable. I would appreciate help holding someone responsible for this. Im online often and didnt see it once. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. Untill the fda acknowledged it most doctor wouldnt even mention tooth decay and if they did they say it wasnt as bad as methadone I might be on sublocade now but the damage is done. Lina M. Khan was sworn in as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission on June 15, 2021. . To make matters worse, I want to salvage what few teeth I have left and return to opioid analgesics but because of the new egregiously draconian laws surrounding buprenorphine use, no pain management will let me return to milder alternatives because they think you're a drug seeker. I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. Now I hate leaving my house because I am soooo embarrassed it literally makes me cry. 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. My husband is a disabled vetera. My husband is a disabled veteran and I take care of him so I don't have benefits. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they a. I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. 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 tak[Show More]I get it for all the oral forms. Like they should tell everyone on their first visit but they don't! I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. I need help. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. 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. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental checkups. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. I think suboxone makers should pay me back for all my dental treatment plus years of suffering! Someone needs to be held accountable because most insurance won't cover the repair of the extensive damage that has been done and I don't have the money to pay for the oral surgery and implants! 0. Most cases were in patients using the medicines for OUD; however, 28 cases of dental problems occurred in patients using it to treat pain. I was never told suboxone did this kind of damage! I was quoted about 10k to fix it all. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. Bottom teeth are wrecked not sure the extent yet. I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will. This is amazing yet when I started reaching out to doctor about the potential risks of tooth decay (as i had started experiencing rapid tooth decay and loss of teeth) I was told time and time again that suboxone doesnt do this. I 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. I hope a class action comes out of the thousands of people in the same situation as myself. 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." By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. 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. Why is sublocade included? I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. This lawsuit is not asserting that Suboxone products are unsafe or ineffective. We work to advance government policies that protect consumers and promote competition. I feel like I'm wearing those vampire teeth we used to play with as kids. According to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), MAT has been shown to be effective in improving patient survival, decreasing opioid use, and allowing patients to live a self-directed life, including the ability to gain and maintain employment. Anyone knows how long it will take? Hopefully somehow. No withdrawals! Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. 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. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. People often refer to us as the happiest couple theyve ever known; I would say the happiest people who never smile. Butterflyangel46. These medicines are available as single-ingredient products and in combination with. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2013;15:PCC.13l01533. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental checkups, Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also cu, Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also currently go to get my teeth deep cleaned now every 3 months just to save what teeth I have left bc I cant afford 20k to replace The pain is unbearable My self esteem has been destroyed Im on a fixed income which is a struggle just to pay for my teeth cleanings every 3 months I would have never taken Suboxone if I would have known abt the dental issues it causes for there are other options out there & unfortunately now its too late for me, I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone.