I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). They should be held responsible for many people for not warning patients of the dental risk. 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 have Medi Cal for my dental insurance and they've denied most of my procedures. But tooth decay can be prevented with a few simple adjustments. How do we fight back or join law suit? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); A lawsuit filed against the makers of Similac and Enfamil cow's milk infant formula products claims a child suffered life-long injuries due to necrotizing enterocolitis complications. 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. 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. Exposure to the toxic herbicide Paraquat has been linked to a risk of Parkinson's disease. Next month I have to have a procedure costing $850 out of pocket. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). Use our visualizations to explore scam and fraud trends in your state based on reports from consumers like you. I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. I've had painful infections and several root canals. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. My teeth got so bad about a year in I had all of them taken out. Patients using buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth should take extra steps to help lessen the risk of serious dental problems. I had surgery which caused complications and was put on a very high mg of pain meds by my Dr. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antibiotics. I just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. I have no bottom teeth. 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. God knows they can afford it!! Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding all time and taste. My dentist didnt say anything about the medication being to blame but that its mostly genetics and having children can mess with your teeth. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental chec, Just in a few years I have been taking this medication I've had multiple teeth pulled my front tooth crack and almost every tooth has decay in it. If you want to discontinue suboxone, work with your provider to slowly wean you. Find out if you may be eligible for a hearing loss settlement. 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. No ONE once told me this COULD happen!!!!!! 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! 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 Additional information about MAT can be found on the following web pages: Schedule an appointment with your dentist soon after starting this medicine and inform your dentist that you are taking it. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. Never smoked meth or crack. I started taking Suboxone 5 years ago and only had a couple cavities my entire life prior. 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. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. Refer patients to a dentist as soon as possible after starting transmucosal buprenorphine for a baseline dental evaluation, dental caries risk assessment and preventive plan, and encourage them to have regular dental checkups while taking the medicine. Since buprenorphine was approved, we identified 305 cases of dental problems (131 cases classified as serious) with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth. 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. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. 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. I am in need of dentures, now. I had perfect teeth before going on methadone and subs, never a single cavity. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. They are tablets and films which dissolve under the tongue or placed against the inside of the cheek. The teeth were not fixable. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to ge. More After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. They should be held accountable. Same for weight. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. . I am not 31 years old and am having horrible dental problems. I have lost 2 teeth and have broken 3 others, as well as had other dental emergencies. I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. 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. Suboxone claimed it does t cause dental problems even though the medicine is taken sublingually and does cause dry mouth. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. Yet the Drug Enforcement Administration often makes it hard for pharmacies to. I'm so depressed I'd rather die then live like this!!!! I had perfect teeth before going on methadone and subs, never a single cavity. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. My heart breaks as she can only eat certain foods and has to stay away from others. 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. It had NO DECAY. 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 only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. There needs to be a class action lawsuit over this How much money have the pharmaceutical companies made on this drug? 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. 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. How embarrassing for me anyway. It saved my life. Refer patients to find opioid treatment centers by visiting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The constant agony. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. Buprenorphine is an opioid and works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. 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. Looking to see if there is a suboxone class action for dental problems. Hopefully somehow these Pharma companys can help us cover the dental costs in the future! 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 teeth are literally crumbling. Unfortunately this is the only dental care that is even remotely affordable. The prescribing and patient information will also include strategies to maintain or improve oral health while undergoing treatment with these medicines. I have never been notified of any lawsuits in the past. 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. Get real. Never heard of the meds being a cause until I googled it. I feel everyone here's pain. Notify both your health care professional and your dentist immediately if you experience any problems with your teeth or gums. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. For me and my body tried and true used for close to 50 years methadone worked just fine. 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. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. Then fight to get. A new mouth you say? 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. 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 for 4 years. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. Anyone knows how long it will take? I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. 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'm so ashamed and in constant pain, I desperately need help and I have no idea where to turn!!! 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. 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'd rather be on pain killers still then have NO teeth! Thought it was due to my age but now I know it was due to subx. Other treatments included root canal, dental surgery, and other restorative procedures such as crowns and implants. I get it for all the oral forms. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to ge[Show More]I have been on suboxone since 2014. before the suboxone my teeth were in decent shape and now its problem after problem! What is buprenorphine and how can it help me? The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. I need help. Please help. 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. How good is someones quality of life when they are ashamed to smile and are in too much pain to eat!!! 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. 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. 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. My husband had to have his whole bottom pulled last year, and had to get a denture bc they ate his teeth up so bad! NEVER was I told it would destroy 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. 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. 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. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! I have been taking Zubsolve for almost 3 years now and my teeth are just rotting away ! Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. It had NO DECAY. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. Someone needs to be held accountable in this because my dentist bills itself have cost me so much. mental health. People often refer to us as the happiest couple theyve ever known; I would say the happiest people who never smile. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. 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'm so ashamed and in constant pain, I desperately need help and I have no idea where to turn!!! 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. From my experience its more like 3/4 have issues(so should say most). My first tooth broke while I was eating a hamburger!! Why was this never warned to me before? Quickly realizing that kicking a heavy narcotic cold turkey was nearly impossible, she was sent to a Dr. with an XDEA and the ability to prescribe the cure all Suboxone. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. She was never informed there have been reports. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. At proper doses, buprenorphine also decreases the pleasurable effects of other opioids, making continued opioid use less appealing. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! I am 37 and have been embarrassed for 4 years! I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. The last dentist I went to made me feel even worse as she acted like I was beyond fixing. Just in a few years I have been taking this medication I've had multiple teeth pulled my front tooth crack and almost every tooth has decay in it. 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". Im curious if people on the pills feel this phenomenon too. I had dentures at the age 32. I wa[Show More]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. I had perfect teeth. So i need help cause my insurance is medicade and work at a grocery store with 5 kids to work for. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. 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. I was NEVER EVER told this could happen, etc or I would have never agreed to this medication. I have been on and off of suboxone for over 10 years. 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! When the strip is in my mouth my teeth have always felt sensitive. The most common is lack of proper oral hygiene. I was NEVER EVER told this could happen, etc or I would have never agreed to this medication. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. 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 mouth is in so much pain all the t[Show More]I had no cavities, perfect white teeth for the last 25 years. Before starting these, I had perfect teeth! Im absolutely devastated.. this doesnt seem so fair :(. If anyone knows about a class action lawsuit please let me know where to go. Smoking and chewing tobacco are two of the most common causes. 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 unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. So many of us are in the same situation. My confidence is gone. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. 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 was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. 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. I hope a class action comes out of the thousands of people in the same situation as myself. I still have more work due. Patients using the medication to treat opioid use disorder can take extra steps to reduce the risk of dental problems, the FDA indicates. 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. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. 0. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. When taking your buprenorphine medicine and after it is completely dissolved, take a large sip of water, swish it gently around your teeth and gums, and swallow. My teeth are literally crumbling. When compared to methadone, Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) has a different kind of chemical makeup. Suboxone has been known to cause issues with tooth decay. . Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! My teeth are falling apart & i feel so embarresed & i have always kept brushing my teeth but they seem to just be getting worse Is this lawsuit in CANADA???.. I am barely 50 years old and have to wear a complete upper denture. Whoever made the Suboxone needs to pay for them. Many patients experienced significant dental decay and required $50,000 in restorative work. The .gov means its official.Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. While the FDA indicates it believes the benefits of buprenorphine still outweigh the risks, the agency is requiring a new warning be added to the prescribing information and the patient Medication Guide for all buprenorphine-containing medicines dissolved in the mouth.