More The FDA also recommends patients inform their doctor if they have a history of tooth problems, including cavities, when starting this medication. Nobody told here it would rot her teeth . My dental problems got so bad after starting subutex, and someone should be held responsible. The cherry on top of all this is dealin, Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. I can relate to so many of you! I believed this would be a start of a better life. Never was given any kind of warning this would happen yet if we had known we could have taken educated steps to prevent it. Anyone knows how long it will take? I was diagnosed with clinical depression over my tooth loss and how it has ruined my once good looks. I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. My confidence is gone. 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..? Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. I have four teeth remaining on. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. We really are great parents , but the hypocrisy in teaching them the exact opposite of what we practice keeps us up at night. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. My dental problems have impacted my facial structure, my mental health, and overall quality of life more than I could've ever guessed. I did not abuse my medication, I took them as my Dr said and was on them over a year. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. Consecutively for the last 5 years. I have partial top dentures now! 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. Millions of recalled Philips DreamStation, CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator machines may release toxic foam particles and chemicals into the air pathway. I get it for all the oral forms. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. Suzuki J, Park EM. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. 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. The lawsuit, filed Sept. 23 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Division of Pennsylvania, accuses the company of . Both kids born on it. The most common treatment for the dental adverse events was tooth extraction/removal. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. I literally had near perfect tee. Our treatment options are limited to extractions without sedation and temporary dentures of the poorest quality that are made by dental students. Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroye, Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroyed because of it please help, 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..? I feel like I'm wearing those vampire teeth we used to play with as kids. 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 about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. 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. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decayin. 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 developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. And I had no prior dental problems before 2013 besides brac[Show More]My name is Crystal fox. Im a single mom to a child with autism on a fixed income so to say it has been hard is an understatement. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. I was on methadone for years transferred to suboxone & its done more harm on my teeth than when i was using drugs. I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. Your dentist can customize a tooth decay prevention plan for you. I still have my bottom teeth. 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. The use of buprenorphine-containing medicines that are dissolved in the mouth has been growing. It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! This also has caused severe depression. Its ruined my self esteem and everything. Patients shouldn't have to suffer like this!!! I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last week. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. As a result, we cannot determine how likely it is that someone will experience these side effects when taking buprenorphine medicines that dissolve in the mouth. I have been on belbuca for 2 years. When the strip is in my mouth my teeth have always felt sensitive. I've been on Suboxone for 3-1/2 years for opiate dependence. 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 have Medi[Show More]I've been in Suboxone since 2012. Other treatments included root canal, dental surgery, and other restorative procedures such as crowns and implants. Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. I am only 30 years old. Counsel them that after the medicine has completely dissolved in the oral mucosa, to gently rinse their teeth and gums with water and then swallow. 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. My husband is a disabled vetera. What are the odds of those of us that are suffering from from tooth decay and paying outrageously for doctors appointments, prescriptions, and now dentists and dental bills, what do we need or have to do to begin a class action lawsuit? Before anyone blames previous drug use on the reason my teeth had issues that is not the case. Thank you for your time. 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. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. My confidence is gone. 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 should wait at least 1 hour before brushing their teeth after using the medicine, which will allow the mouth to gradually return to oral homeostasis and avoid any mechanical damage that may occur due to brushing. I was never told that subutex would ruin my teeth but it's clear now. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. 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. 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. I know someone with a similar situation. Now I am just a shell of my former self. I had dentures at the age 32. To get a brand spanking new set of teeth will set her and my father back thousands and thousands. The FTC is currently reviewing claims and will post updates here when we have more information. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. Never heard of the meds being a cause until I googled it. I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. I had some dental issues before, but after starting on Belbuca my teeth began to rot out of my head no matter how much $ I spent trying to save my teeth. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. 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. Then I have to have some kind of surgery before I can even get dentures and that's not till August. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. For those suffering from addiction to opioids, the benefits of using buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks and should be considered in conjunction with counseling and other behavioral therapies. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. The damage is usually catastrophic for most patients who need full mouth restoration or dentures. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. They should be held accountable. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. In addition, although most of the cases were in patients using transmucosal buprenorphine products for OUD, there was a subset of patients (n=28) who experienced severe dental adverse events while receiving pain-only indicated products (e.g., Belbuca) or stated the indication was for pain. 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! I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". Your comment has been sent to the mods for approval because you do not meet our minimum karma requirement. I'm so depressed I'd rather die then live like this!!!! 40k out of pocket dental work. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. Next month I have to have a procedure costing $850 out of pocket. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! Suboxone and a similar medicine, Subutex, are both proven to help people with opioid addiction stay in recovery. 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? The packa. Avvo Rating: 10. my husband has six teeth remaining on the top, all of which are broken, decayed, or infected. I took 1 1/2 doses of buprenorphine in 2020 when my body was attacked by COVID. Screen patients for oral disease and ask about their oral health history prior to beginning therapy with a transmucosal buprenorphine medicine. FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database, Buprenorphine Transmucosal Products for Opioid Dependence (BTOD) Shared System Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), Information about Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), HHS: Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder and Treatment, The FDA's Drug Review Process: Ensuring Drugs Are Safe and Effective, Think It Through: Managing the Benefits and Risks of Medicines. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. Its not just our teeth thats missing, ..its our lives. I cant afford to even begin to have my mouth fixed!! They would break off to the gums one by one. Now it finally makes sense. The first broken tooth happened in 2020 which was over a year after suboxone was prescribed to me. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Lawyers review cases nationwide. My daughter has beens taking suboxone for years. I would appreciate help holding someone responsible for this. 6 months later i missed it and went to the wrong office. 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. Please help, I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. They actually said to leave it under your tongue as long as possible. I wouldve chosen a different rout. She cant eat or stand the oral pain much longer. 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. I am so depressed about my teeth. Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroye[Show More]Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroyed because of it please help, Legitimate Suboxone Rx since 2006. I used to be a model and musician, however, since I lost my teeth I also lost any confidence and have not played any concerts since my face feels complete alien to me. Our mission is protecting consumers and competition by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices through law enforcement, advocacy, and education without unduly burdening legitimate business activity. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antibiotics. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. I am in need of dentures, now. I am going to check into filing a lawsuit, if not, a class action lawsuit against the makers of Buprenorphine! One by one, my teeth started falling out. Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. Over the years I have had 3 teeth rot down to the gums and 3 or 4 that have broken apart about halfway down. I'm so depressed I'd rather die then live like this!!!! 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. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! 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. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming[Show More]Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. Likely [Show More]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. Women diagnosed with cancer may be eligible for settlement benefits. I have four teeth remaining on[Show More]My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. Literally. this whole story is made of lies and deception. If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. I am originally from Germany and tooth extractions are just not done there (except wisdom teeth) so when I was told by my dentist last summer that I had to get all my upper teeth pulled I was in shock and so upset that I did not know how to go on and had a nervous breakdown. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental chec[Show More]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. Leukemia, lymphoma and other cancer may be caused by benzene in Neutrogena, Aveeno, Coppertone and other sunscreens. this whole story is made of lies and deception. 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. These dental issues caused by this med have only recently been published, well after patients have lost their teeth. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. Not once did the doc tell me it cause tooth Loss now my mouth hurts and all my teeth are falling out! We regained our lives past opioid addiction maintaining healthy lifestyles, enjoying our children and advancing in our careers. FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. 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. I am only 30 years old. 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. I decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. It saved my life. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. The most common is lack of proper oral hygiene. I literally had near perfect teeth and now I'm missing 4 that literally just disintegrated n fell out and 2 more that are about halfway gone at this point. Am J Addict 2012;21:494-5. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. 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. I was quoted about 10k to fix it all. Report a Serious Problem to MedWatch 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, 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. I have no bottom teeth. The cherry on top of all this is dealing with tooth pain every time another tooth breaks in half. Like they should tell everyone on their first visit but they don't! Literally. Completely removed ALL adrenaline in my body along with sex drive!! I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. Im determined to take back our dignity, and show our daughters how to advocate for themselves, fight for whats right, and expose what is wrong!! I decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. 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. Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. In 2019 and 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached settlements with the companies responsible for Suboxone, a prescription drug used to treat opioid addiction. I have been on suboxone since 2014. 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. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. Go read the fine print. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af[Show More]I have been on This medication for 8 years. 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. 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. 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. Like the other comments I to have been on this medication for a couple of years know before my teeth were ok and now I have only four teeth left my doctor brought this to my attention about this medication causing tooth decay and rotting teeth it blew me away to here this I can't afford dentures if I would of knew this I may not have started using it I think there should be compensation for de[Show More]Like the other comments I to have been on this medication for a couple of years know before my teeth were ok and now I have only four teeth left my doctor brought this to my attention about this medication causing tooth decay and rotting teeth it blew me away to here this I can't afford dentures if I would of knew this I may not have started using it I think there should be compensation for dental cost and are lively hood I can't eat anything with out hurting. To help FDA track safety issues with medicines, we urge patients and health care professionals to report side effects involving buprenorphine or other medicines to the FDA MedWatch program, using the information in the Contact FDA box at the bottom of the page. Buprenorphine medicines are an important tool to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). Before starting these, I had perfect teeth! Never smoked meth or crack. However, the benefits of buprenorphine medicines for OUD and pain management clearly outweigh the risks. Multiple cases were reported in patients with no prior history of dental problems. I'm still on the medication IDK what to do. Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beau[Show More]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. So anyone saying just brush your teeth bro needs to get out. How do I join this lawsuit? Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. The benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks. I already suffered with major depression before my teeth were destroyed and now it's substantially worse. We hope to provide accurate, evidence-based information about Suboxone, resources for those interested in starting Suboxone, and support for those currently taking Suboxone. The comprehensive approach of buprenorphine combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD. I missed the first class action bc in my opinion it was suppressed. At the very least Big Pharma should be paying for all of our dental care. NOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship. Its absolutely heartbreaking I cry because I used to have a beautiful smile. I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. 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. 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. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on 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. 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. Yazdanian M, Armoon B, Noroozi A, Mohammadi R, Bayat AH, Ahounbar E, et al. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. Rant over. Theres a lawsuit being made for tooth decay,. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. mental health. He has 5 teeth remaining on the bottom. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. Patients taking the drug should also make sure to have regular dental checkups while taking buprenorphine and to notify their doctor and dentist immediately if they experience problems with their teeth and gums. 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. 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. my husband and I have both been prescribed Suboxone for several years with no knowledge of potential tooth decay, my husband lost all his teeth, and now has dentures at 31, and I also have had multiple fillings and teeth pulled, and issues. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause.
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