Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. I wait 6 months and the oral surgeon isnt there. 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 wouldve never of gotten on Suboxone. I needed it for 2 weeks. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. I believed this would be a start of a better life. Now I hate leaving my house because I am soooo embarrassed it literally makes me cry. I had perfect teeth. 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. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. 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. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. Report your side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. 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 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 filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. So many of us are in the same situation. You will get it figured out :), I agree. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. Get real. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. According to the FTC, Reckitt Benckiser and Indivior conspired together to maximize Suboxone profits at the expense of consumers. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. I get it for all the oral forms. Not once did the doc tell me it cause tooth Loss now my mouth hurts and all my teeth are falling out! The medication helped save my life b. I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Unfortunately this is the only dental care that is even remotely affordable. Someone owes me they didn't warn me of this ! 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. It had NO DECAY. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. Since taking Suboxone my implants have come loose and I have few bottom teeth. You should wait at least 1 hour before brushing your teeth to avoid damage to your teeth and give your mouth a chance to return to its natural state. Nearly all of my once perfect teeth have cavities that the dentists won't even work on due to the damage done by the buprenorphine. Little did we know Suboxone wasnt going to be the magic pill we all thought it would be. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af. 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. 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 important to me, my teeth. Of the 305 cases, 113 mentioned two or more teeth were affected. 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 have had to apply f. I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. I doubt it, thats like being able to sue Toyota because it is possible to get into a car accident. 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. 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. The packaging has no warning of losing teeth. My top teeth were implants from a wreck I had as a teenager. 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. 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. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousands of dollars. Despite this, the benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. I am only 30 years old. 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. Let's not scare people into getting on a life saving medication because there may be a way for people to win some money now, all of a sudden. 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 had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. No need to fund a study brother, somebody already did. 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. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. 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. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. No withdrawals! I know its the suboxone. there is no gas, only shots in my gums, so they can pull the stumps of my once beautiful teeth out, and give me dentures. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on 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. 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. You signed something somewhere agreeing to treatment. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. All of these comments are EXACTLY the same experience my husband and I have had. Continue taking your buprenorphine medicine as prescribed; do not suddenly stop taking it without first talking to your health care professional as it could lead to serious consequences. Buprenorphine dissolved in the mouth can cause dental problems I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding a. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. The teeth were not fixable. People could start by telling the truth. Let's not scare people into getting on a life saving medication because there may be a way for people to win some money now, all of a sudden. 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 had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! Next month I have to have a procedure costing $850 out of pocket. I did not want to go on methadone because of this and now I find out this information. I wouldve chosen a different rout. Indivior will shell out $300 million to all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to resolve claims that it "falsely and aggressively" marketed its opioid addiction drug Suboxone,. Wheres the class action? I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. I've been taken suboxone for more then 10 years and I've had so many dental issues. Before anyone blames previous drug use on the reason my teeth had issues that is not the case. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. 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. Period. Lawyers are reviewing Cartiva lawsuits for individuals who experienced complications after receiving the toe implant. Period. Something HAS TO BE DONE!! I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. I am 45 years old and due to the Suboxone strips I've been taking, I recently just had to have all my teeth pulled and get dentures. 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. Then I have to have some kind of surgery before I can even get dentures and that's not till August. I have partial top dentures now! Thanks Big Pharma, creating "pemanant customers" since the dawn of the 20th century. I believed this would be a start of a better life. 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 don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. Smoking and chewing tobacco are two of the most common causes. Hopefully somehow these Pharma companys can help us cover the dental costs in the future! I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to ge[Show More]I have been on suboxone since 2014. I am not 31 years old and am having horrible dental problems. Brushing should be avoided for at least an hour after. Never smoked meth or crack. I was on methadone for years transferred to suboxone & its done more harm on my teeth than when i was using drugs. Not cracked or nothing! Listen NONE of us were warned. I need help. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. 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 have been on suboxone over the last several years and had more dental issues than one would ever want to have. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. Can someone let me know of any nationwide lawsuits I may be able to research? It saved my life. I am in need of dentures, now. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. If you are how is the health of the implants with continued MAT? Even the doctors claim it doesn't but dentists can see how it would and more and more people are having this problem after being on the medication for long periods of time. 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. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). 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. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. The cherry on top of all this is dealin, Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! class Action Lawsuit going so maybe we can get the money due to us to fix our destroyed teeth. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. I want to join a class action lawsuit regarding suboxone because of my Me and my husband have both always had perfect teeth. Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. On Suboxone, in EXCRUCIATING PAIN, Dentist doesn't know what suboxone is. I have been on belbuca for 2 years. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. Your dentist can customize a tooth decay prevention plan for you. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. Idk why the dont make a sweetener free version like with liquid methadone doesnt take a genius to know that tak. 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 never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. 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. The medication comes in a tablet and film form. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. 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, whe[Show More]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..? My doctor told me she has multiple patients with similar issues. Ask patients about their oral health history prior to prescribing treatment with a transmucosal buprenorphine medicine. 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. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. Does Suboxone Rot Your Teeth? - Addiction Resource In my 20s-30s not normal. PDF Purchased Suboxone? A Class Action Lawsuit May Affect Your Rights. ANNNNNNND theres also loads that just want to scapegoat suboxone while not brusha brusha brushing like they are supposed to. Suboxone has been known to cause issues with tooth decay. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". Counsel patients about the potential for dental problems and the importance of taking extra steps after the medicine has completely dissolved, including to gently rinse their teeth and gums with water and then swallow. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Suboxone weakens the bones around your teeth so they fall out. She has been Suboxone free for 12+ years. 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. FDA Warns about Dental Problems with Buprenorphine Medicines Dissolved 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. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. 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. Class action lawsuit - Dental Health - MedHelp The agency recommends patients take a large sip of water, swish it gently and swallow once the medication is completely dissolved in the mouth. The makers of this drug should be held accountable for this harm. FTC Opioid Addiction Treatment Suboxone Lawsuit Claim Form Deadline: December 1, 2020 Who's Eligible: U.S. consumers who were prescribed Suboxone Film between March 1, 2013 and Feb. 28, 2019 are eligible to file a claim for this FTC settlement. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. They are available as single-ingredient products and also in combination with naloxone. 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. Symphony Health Metys. Next month I have to have a procedure costing $850 out of pocket. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. Your comment has been sent to the mods for approval because you do not meet our minimum karma requirement. I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. 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. Patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) may have a higher incidence of poor dental health;4however, many cases described severe dental issues in patients with no reported prior history of dental problems (n=26). I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beautiful smile and now it's disgusting. 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. Never heard of the meds being a cause until I googled it. 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. If you have questions, please call the refund administrator at 1-877-545-0238. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. I would have gone a different route if I would have been told that this medication would. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. Its ruined my self esteem and everything. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. Suboxone weakens the bones around your teeth so they fall out. Had all my top teeth pulled year ago. All Rights Reserved. The first broken tooth happened in 2020 which was over a year after suboxone was prescribed to me. Why was this never warned to me before? On Suboxone, in EXCRUCIATING PAIN, Dentist doesn't know what - MedHelp I'm so ashamed and in constant pain, I desperately need help and I have no idea where to turn!!! Then fill out their form, which they won't respond to, but it is the only way they track these "adverse ef[Show More]People could start by telling the truth. While a I look forward to hearing back from you, thanks for your time. I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. Drug Safety and Availability, Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, Information about Nitrosamine Impurities in Medications, Food and Drug Administration Overdose Prevention Framework, Medication Errors Related to CDER-Regulated Drug Products, Postmarket Drug Safety Information for Patients and Providers, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies | REMS, Multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis and other infections, FDA warns about dental problems with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth to treat opioid use disorder and pain. 6 months later i missed it and went to the wrong office. 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. Please please tell your story so we can gain recognition and are able to hold the makers of Suboxone responsible for their lack of transparency about its awful side effects. Lawyers reject these cases, saying they are "unwinnable" So where do we turn? 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. 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! Im afraid by the time im 35 its gonna be horrible. My teeth are literally crumbling. And I had no prior dental problems before 2013 besides brac[Show More]My name is Crystal fox. 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. I was never told anything and that pisses me off. Suboxone Class Action Lawsuit There have been more than thirty complaints filed with the FDA regarding suboxone film exposure. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to get in the door to get started. I have been taking Zubsolve for almost 3 years now and my teeth are just rotting away ! Suboxone maker Reckitt Benckiser to pay $1.4 billion in - ABC News
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