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I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. These dental issues caused by this med have only recently been published, well after patients have lost their teeth. These strategies will include recommending that prescribers refer patients to dental care services and encourage them to have regular checkups while taking these products. Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. On top of being dependent on Suboxone, she lost her front tooth while on vacation in Florida. I started buprenorphine therapy not because of use disorder but because of chronic pain that needed management while I was out of a job and subsequently no insurance. I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. 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. 2023 Copyright AboutLawsuits.com. 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. I had perfect teeth before suboxone. Talk to your health care professional if you have any questions or concerns. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. I feel everyone here's pain. Consecutively for the last 5 years. I am in need of dentures, now. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. Bi was on Suboxone ten years. 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. 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. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousa. I would appreciate help holding someone responsible for this. My prescribing doctor just told my about the potential of losing teeth as a result of using Subutex in February 2022. They want to make that !!!! 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, I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. But I need to get my life going so I need to have an acceptable to society smile in order to achieve a job to survive. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. 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! I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will fix my teeth, but.. 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! 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. No ONE once told me this COULD happen!!!!!! We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. 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 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 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 hope a class action comes out of the thousands of people in the same situation as myself. Ive had so many issues with my teeth and after 6 years on suboxone my teeth are breaking for no reason. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. Many cases reported a combination of dental decay, tooth loss, and tooth fractures in numerous teeth. About 2-3 years in my teeth began breaking off at the gumline, ended up having to have full implants both top and bottom. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. Newly-revealed internal documents reveal Syngenta suspected a connection between Paraquat and Parkinson's disease, and other health risks, for decades. You may have a products liability case for the suboxone if it can be shown that there is causation with respect to your tooth decay. Butterflyangel46. 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. When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive approach is often one of the most effective ways of treating OUD. Please contact me when or if you decide to take patients. I was never warned about tooth loss. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. They are tablets and films which dissolve under the tongue or placed against the inside of the cheek. I get it for all the oral forms. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal government site. I was never told that my medication was the culprit of my severe tooth decay. 4 years later here I sit I had chalked it up to putting my body thru too much over the years never a medication that was meant to save my life- my teeth are rottting. People often refer to us as the happiest couple theyve ever known; I would say the happiest people who never smile. The benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks, particularly in the treatment of OUD. Just the pain alone I can't do anything. I have been using suboxone since 2008. 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. Theres a lot more at play than just taking care of your teeth. 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". These only include cases reported to FDA* or published in the medical literature,1,2 so there may be additional cases about which we are unaware. Soboxone saved my life when I started it in 2014 and have been on it off and on for years now. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. Was using suboxone for over 10yrs and was never told about tooth decay issue due to the meds. 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. Wheres the class action? Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. Educate patients on strategies to maintain or improve oral health while being treated with transmucosal buprenorphine medicines. 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. ANNNNNNND theres also loads that just want to scapegoat suboxone while not brusha brusha brushing like they are supposed to. Have been on suboxone since 2007. I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. Looking for legal documents or records? My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. Refer patients to find opioid treatment centers by visiting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. 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 did not abuse my medication, I took them as my Dr said and was on them over a year. Total restoration! With all of that being said. Now I'm having to live with the tooth pain and suffering from suboxone and I can't afford to be able to pay 10,000 dollars or more to fix the issue. I will get a lawsuit going one way or another. I have a perpetual sore under my tongue from the medication! Genetics, and the drug suboxone have a major part in your dental health. 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. https://theclassactionnews.com/drugs-pharmaceuticals/suboxone-problems/. 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. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. 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". I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. Hopefully somehow these Pharma companys can help us cover the dental costs in the future! Well since taking suboxone my weight is a lunch higher #, I have no good teeth and very few that can actually do something, my children miss out on a lot and I am embarrassed to go anywhere. I feel everyone here's pain, I have been on This medication for 8 years. These companies, including the FDA care nothing about us. With all of that being said. Suzuki J, Mittal L, Woo SB. BMC Oral Health 2020;20:44. There is no basis for a lawsuit, and frankly, it is not the solution to your predicament. The use of buprenorphine-containing medicines that are dissolved in the mouth has been growing. We work to advance government policies that protect consumers and promote competition. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. It hurts to eat and I constantly have to pick food out of the broken teeth. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. Patients using the medication to treat opioid use disorder can take extra steps to reduce the risk of dental problems, the FDA indicates. Then fight to get. I was vibrant, outgoing, and happy person. I was never warned of this being a sid[Show More]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. Visit the dentist for regular checkups while taking this medicine. Despite these risks, buprenorphine is an important treatment option for opioid use disorder (OUD) and pain, and the benefits of these medicines clearly outweigh the risks. It's taken over my life. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. 31 reviews. A search of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database and the medical literature1,2 through December 31, 2018, identified 305 cases of dental adverse events reported with transmucosal buprenorphine use. Someone else's job to do the right thing for God sakes. Suboxone has been known to cause issues with tooth decay. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. Today, Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and the leader of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), released the following statement in response to recent FDA guidance on how to prevent the use of buprenorphine from leading to tooth decay. 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 wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. Notify both your health care professional and your dentist immediately if you experience any problems with your teeth or gums. Im a single mom to a child with autism on a fixed income so to say it has been hard is an understatement. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! I have Medi. this whole story is made of lies and deception. 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. If you want to discontinue suboxone, work with your provider to slowly wean you. In the beginning, when my first few molars began crumbling, I was told its not related. Started taking Suboxone in 2009 (orange octagons) when they were first released in Alabama for 2-3yrs its was an "all natural" with ZERO side effects. Over the past years I have got dents such ass cuppings I was on suboxen the whole time I have never seen anything like it . I'm so ashamed and in constant pain, I desperately need help and I have no idea where to turn!!! I have had to apply f[Show More]I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. I think suboxone makers should pay me back for all my dental treatment plus years of suffering! I need help. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they are more exposed to the Suboxone as it dissolves. Before starting these, I had perfect teeth! 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[Show More]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 have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. I was never told or notified that this could be a potential side effect or issue. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. Its ruined my life and body. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. Never once was I told this could affect my teeth and saying affect my teeth is a understatement Ive had to have all but 6 teeth pulled because they would just become kinda soft and break off to the gum line Ive been in pain for years because of my mouth it has affected my self confidence and my image issues.