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. Class action lawsuit. Genetics play a big role, certain medical conditions. Good point. Stephanie T. 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I wouldve chosen a different rout. I think there is a class action suit against the drugmaker for dental decay. If i knew the impact i wouldn't have started these at all. 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. Then fill out their form, which they won't respond to, but it is the only way they track these "adverse ef. No withdrawals! i took Suboxone back in 2012 and I am experiencing major dental problems. I had a famous smile and Buprenorphine affected every tooth in my mouth. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. Settlement benefits may be available. 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! We are requiring a new warning about the risk of dental problems be added to the prescribing information and the patient Medication Guide for all buprenorphine-containing medicines dissolved in the mouth. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. Find the resources you need to understand how consumer protection law impacts your business. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. Everyone I've been on Suboxone my teeth are breaking like sticks I have no sexdrive can't remember hardly anything an I feel like crap all the time. 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. 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? Since 2012. I began taking Suboxone to simply stop taking 3-4 loratabs a day to combat anxiety for about a year. 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. Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. I have always taken very good care of my teeth and people even asked me if they were . I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. I have lost a lot of weight because it is too painful to eat because of the decay and teeth broken off into pieces in my gums! Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. I'm down to soft food only, and eve[Show More]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. I have four teeth remaining on. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. This also has caused severe depression. Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? Theres a lot more at play than just taking care of your teeth. Some cases specifically mentioned involvement of 11 to 12 or more teeth, as well as all teeth in 11 cases. They inhibit saliva production causing dry mouth (especially while you are sleeping) which is horrible for teeth. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. 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. Im curious if people on the pills feel this phenomenon too. The most common treatment for the dental adverse events was tooth extraction/removal. It was a very upsetting time since I could not find the culprit, thus I made sure to pay even more attention to my teeth and followed an excellent oral health regimenwithout success. I needed it for 2 weeks. 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. 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 want to get off this medicine before I loose any more!! I'm sorry there's so many ignorant morons on your thread. Bi was on Suboxone ten years. Now I am just a shell of my former self. Newly-revealed internal documents reveal Syngenta suspected a connection between Paraquat and Parkinson's disease, and other health risks, for decades. I had dentures at the age 32. My top teeth were implants from a wreck I had as a teenager. 31 reviews. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. Ive spent more time at the dentist since I began suboxone than I have my entire life. I have lost a lot of weight because it is too painful to eat because of the decay and teeth broken off into pieces in my gums! Ive been on suboxon for about 20yreas I'd rather be on pain killers still then have NO teeth! I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. This was of course, a lie. The cherry on top of all this is dealin[Show More]Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. My teeth are basically gone and I used to have a pretty smile. Not anymore and I feel sick all the time from my teeth being so bad. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they a[Show More]I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. 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 had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. I am in need of dentures, now. Been on suboxone for 5 years teeth were in good shape and now I barley have any healthy teeth left. I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. She has no idea why because she takes care of them. I am so depressed about my teeth. I am so depressed about my teeth. How do I join this lawsuit? FDA is warning that dental problems such as tooth decay, cavities, oral infections, and loss of teeth have been reported with buprenorphine medicines that are dissolved in the mouth to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) or pain. At proper doses, buprenorphine also decreases the pleasurable effects of other opioids, making misuse of them less appealing. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. 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 had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. Everyone should have all their dental procedures paid for including Implants because this medication is the SOLE reason my teeth are destroyed!!! Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! It's so unfair to so many people and they should be held accountable for valuing money over peoples lives! But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. mental health. My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. I decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. The teeth were not fixable. How can I get new safety information on medicines Im prescribing or taking? The worst part is that I don't have the money to get my teeth fixed! 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. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! The relationship between suboxone and tooth loss is well-documented, and it probably due to the drying effect of the buporphedrine component of suboxone. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. 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. 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. The FTC says that these companies violated antitrust laws by preventing patients from choosing lower-priced generic versions of the drug. The first broken tooth happened in 2020 which was over a year after suboxone was prescribed to me. Someone needs to be held accountable in this because my dentist bills itself have cost me so much. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. How good is someones quality of life when they are ashamed to smile and are in too much pain to eat!!! 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. JenniferArdis. Big pharma needs to be held accountable for this. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. My husband is a disabled veteran and I take care of him so I don't have benefits. Ive started using my own voice about it and it keeps getting louder. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Period. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. My top teeth were implants from a. I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. 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. Hopefully somehow[Show More]Been on buprenorphine since 2010. 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." After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. It saved my life. Search the Legal Library instead. 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. It like leeches the calcium or something. I work remotely now, because I'm so embarrassed! After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. July 30, 2020 The FTC sued the makers of Suboxone, a prescription drug to treat opioid addiction, alleging they were preventing patients from choosing lower priced generic versions of the drug. 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 never had dental issues until the last few years. Once they found the source of the issue my body had physically become dependant and the withdrawals were pure hell but I never moved to street or IV drugs so no that isn't the reason my teeth started breaking off. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. They inhibit saliva production causing dry mouth (especially while you are sleeping) which is horrible for teeth. Talk to your health care professional if you have any questions or concerns. I sure how they come out with a lawsuit were we who are suffering can get our teeth fixed. If you read the actual court documents it's pretty sickening to find out the extreme extent these companies went through in order to funnel the $1 billion suboxone market-share back into their pockets. Screen patients for oral disease and ask about their oral health history prior to beginning therapy with a transmucosal buprenorphine medicine. Its absolutely heartbreaking I cry because I used to have a beautiful smile. Ive had test run because he thought I had deeper issues like immune problems. Suboxone maker Reckitt Benckiser Group (RB Group) will pay the U.S. government a record $1.4 billion to end criminal and civil probes into the marketing of its addiction treatment medication, making it the largest settlement related to the opioid crisis in U.S. history, authorities said on Thursday. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decayin[Show More]I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. I lost 3 teeth. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. Before suboxone I had beautiful healthy teeth that I got a lot of compliments on. The use of buprenorphine-containing medicines that are dissolved in the mouth has been growing. 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! I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will. But when my teeth started to break and researched it and said suboxone was the main cause of tooth decay. Learn more about your rights as a consumer and how to spot and avoid scams. 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..? This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. I am immensely disappointed in the lack of communication about these life altering side effects from the the makers of these drugs since they took everything from memy confidence, my looks, my self-esteem, and my 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. 855-543-DRUG (3784) and press 4druginfo@fda.hhs.gov. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. It was a very upsetting time since I could not find the culprit, thus I made sure to pay even more attention to my teeth and followed an excellent oral health regimenwithout success. 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. Now it finally makes sense. Memo from Chair Lina M. Khan to commission staff and commissioners regarding the vision and priorities for the FTC. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. I am originally fro[Show More]I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. Im lost. I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. I feel everyone here's pain, I have been on This medication for 8 years. I am only 30 years old. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. This is a very low requirement, but it keeps out posts from scammers that try to use our sub to scam people out of money by pretending to sell suboxone or other drugs. 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. 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. 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. I never had dental issues until the last few years. I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. They should also schedule a visit with their dentist soon after starting to use this drug and inform their dentist they are taking buprenorphine. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. Report your side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. CERTIFIED CLASS The Court certified what is known as an "issues Class." That means the case will proceed as a class action against Indivior Most cases were in patients using the medicines for OUD; however, 28 cases of dental problems occurred in patients using it to treat pain. Before suboxone I had beautiful healthy teeth that I got a lot of compliments on. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. Get real. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant afford to get them fix. Wait at least 1 hour before brushing your teeth. 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. This is not only a travesty for those of us who have legitimate pain but also a conspiracy on the part of the clinics and drug manufacturers to get you onto a drug that's cheaper for them to distribute. The constant agony. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. Good luck to you though lol, I wouldnt mind jumping in on it if it has merit, but this sounds like a dead end to be honest. 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. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? My name is Crystal fox. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. I would have NEVER took his medication had I known that it would ruin my perfect teeth. Hopefully somehow these Pharma companys can help us cover the dental costs in the future! This was of course, a lie. 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. How do we fight back or join law suit? I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. My husband is a disabled veteran and I take care of him so I don't have benefits. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. 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. Im so heartbroken. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. They are available as single-ingredient products and also in combination with naloxone. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. 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. At the very least Big Pharma should be paying for all of our dental care. The benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks, particularly in the treatment of OUD. I'm finally free of this drug that literally destroyed my body. 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. Suboxone and methadone both royally destroy your teeth. Im not wasting any time. Since taking Suboxone my implants have come loose and I have few bottom teeth. I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. The last dentist I went to made me feel even worse as she acted like I was beyond fixing. Some cases reported dental problems occurring as soon as 2 weeks after treatment began, with the median time to diagnosis being approximately 2 years after starting treatment. My teeth are literally crumbling. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. _removed_. By that time I will be close to a year with no dentures and it's really embarrassing. Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. So anyone saying just brush your teeth bro needs to get out. Ive spent more time. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. Find out if your family may be eligible for a Tylenol autism or ADHD settlement. [Show More]Listen NONE of us were warned. If I knew my teeth would be disintegrating out of my mouth. I have lost 2 teeth and have broken 3 others, as well as had other dental emergencies. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. Buprenorphine medicines are an important tool to treat OUD. The dentist is literally the scariest place for me to go to. Buprenorphine is an opioid and works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. I now have to be embarrassed of my teeth everyday for the rest of my life. Then fight to get. I get it for all the oral forms. These problems, some of which have been serious, have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues. I have photos of my smile before starting Buprenorphine and current photos.. disgusting! I have had to apply for a grant in order to get them. The most common treatment for these dental problems was tooth extraction/removal, which was reported in 71 cases. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! I have been on this medication for several years and TONS of issues with my teeth all the way from having multiple filling to even having teeth pulled! They are tablets and films which dissolve under the tongue or placed against the inside of the cheek. We didnt choose opioid addiction, and we trusted our doctors when we were told This drug is safe; referring to both the opioids as well as the Suboxone. 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. My daughter has beens taking suboxone for years. 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. Never smoked meth or crack. I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. Never heard of the meds being a cause until I googled it. I wait 6 months and the oral surgeon isnt there. Oh no! I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. 0. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. I want to know what I need to do to get help with getting implants. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. 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. Report a Serious Problem to MedWatch Regular exposure to chemicals in hair relaxer may cause uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. A new mouth you say? God knows they can afford it!! I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. Unfortunately this is the only dental care that is even remotely affordable. What should health care professionals do? If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. 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. Medications containing buprenorphine designed to dissolve in the mouth can lead to dental problems, according to a drug safety communication issued by the FDA on January 12. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. Im a single mom to a child with autism on a fixed income so to say it has been hard is an understatement. 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.
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