Including teeth. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. Suboxone is a sublingual medication (under tongue). My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! Both kids born on it. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. Most cases were in patients using the medicines for OUD; however, 28 cases of dental problems occurred in patients using it to treat pain. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. The FTC says that these companies violated antitrust laws by preventing patients from choosing lower-priced generic versions of the drug. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. Its ruined my self esteem and everything. The FTC is currently reviewing claims and will post updates here when we have more information. No ONE once told me this COULD happen!!!!!! Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Refer patients to find opioid treatment centers by visiting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. Today, Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and the leader of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), released the following statement in response to recent FDA guidance on how to prevent the use of buprenorphine from leading to tooth decay. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Provide additional contact information if you want an attorney to review your comments and contact you about a potential case. Oh no! I still have problems. I was NEVER EVER told this could happen, etc or I would have never agreed to this medication. Educate patients on strategies to maintain or improve oral health while being treated with transmucosal buprenorphine medicines. Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. Everyone should have all their dental procedures paid for including Implants because this medication is the SOLE reason my teeth are destroyed!!! I wouldve chosen a different rout. 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. Of course unless you can show that the ingredients they use are instantly harmful to teeth, then maybe you got a case. I have always taken very good care of my teeth and people even asked me if they were . My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. I wish they would have told me about this when I first started the medicine 6 years ago and before it destroyed almost every Toth in my mouth. I refused to take anymore. I never would of thought it was the medication rotting my teeth out but it sure finally all made sense once I heard other people's story and how there's a big fuss over it all now. I needed it for 2 weeks. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. I have never heard that suboxone causes tooth issues. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit Overview Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit There are many causes of gum disease. My husband is a disabled veteran and I take care of him so I don't have benefits. JenniferArdis. I cannot get used to that. The manufacturer should take full financial responsibility for these issues. These strategies will include recommending that prescribers refer patients to dental care services and encourage them to have regular checkups while taking these products. Buprenorphine medicines are an important tool to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! This also has cau[Show More]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. There needs to be a class action lawsuit. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. It landed me in the ER 3 times. I lost 3 teeth. God only knows what it's doing to our bones. I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. Benefits for use outweigh these risks and oral care can help. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they are more exposed to the Suboxone as it dissolves. 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. People could start by telling the truth. If you want to discontinue suboxone, work with your provider to slowly wean you. To help FDA track safety issues with medicines, report adverse events involving transmucosal buprenorphine or other medicines to the FDA MedWatch program, using the information in the "Contact Us" box at the bottom of this page. If you have a class action lawsuit going, I volunteer as your star witness. Get real. And now theres no way I can afford 6 crowns and 3 root canals. She was never informed there have been reports of tooth decay using this medication long term. I am not 31 years old and am having horrible dental problems. Nobody told here it would rot her teeth . There are beginning to be many complaints about suboxone similar to yours. Bottom teeth are wrecked not sure the extent yet. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. Bi was on Suboxone ten years. 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! I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to get in the door to get started. I'm still on the medication IDK what to do. Between these drug companies first failing to tell people how addictive opiates were, to then prescribing these as an alternative and failing to disclose the effects on your teeththey have ruined so many lives!! Other treatments included root canal, dental surgery, and other restorative procedures such as crowns and implants. I had no cavities, perfect white teeth for the last 25 years. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousa. Separating this drug effect from that of the previous drugs that resulted in the suboxone Rx is likely impossible. Provide some details about your potential case, which will be submitted for review by a lawyer. class Action Lawsuit going so maybe we can get the money due to us to fix our destroyed teeth. The teeth were not fixable. These medicines are available as single-ingredient products and in combination with. Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. I am only 30 years old. 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. After the medicine is completely dissolved, take a large sip of water, swish it gently around your teeth and gums, and swallow. I have always taken care of my teeth and now I cant afford to replace these. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. It hurts to eat and I constantly have to pick food out of the broken teeth. Over the past years I have got dents such ass cuppings I was on suboxen the whole time I have never seen anything like it . Going to see a dentist but I know I cant afford $20,000 of dental work neither. Im absolutely devastated.. this doesnt seem so fair :(, I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. 2 minor cavities but besides that perfect. Im absolutely devastated.. this doesnt seem so fair :(. 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. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). And if not that, having to live with ourselves knowing that our decision to make our lives better and ditch opioids has now caused us to lose our teeth. There was no warning label there never is on anything or a side affect on your paper that went this far I only have one tooth to chew on now. I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental checkups, Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also cu, Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also currently go to get my teeth deep cleaned now every 3 months just to save what teeth I have left bc I cant afford 20k to replace The pain is unbearable My self esteem has been destroyed Im on a fixed income which is a struggle just to pay for my teeth cleanings every 3 months I would have never taken Suboxone if I would have known abt the dental issues it causes for there are other options out there & unfortunately now its too late for me, I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. I stopped suboxone and went back to the methadone clinic bc in order to get the white Subutext pills (originals) u either had to be pregnant or nursing or have Hepatitis. Howd she do it? 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. 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. In 26 cases, patients had no prior history of dental problems. She will never get back the smiles lost and the opportunities she missed out on secondary to watching her mouth fall apart. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. Countless hours of pain and suffering, I have been taking suboxone for along time. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of 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. With that being said my teeth are in absolute terrible condition now. I was diagnosed with clinical depression over my tooth loss and how it has ruined my once good looks. It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! I had surgery which caused complications and was put on a very high mg of pain meds by my Dr. I have had to apply for a grant in order to get them. 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. I been off suboxone for a 17months with no teeth left no sex drive and problems with focusing or memory problems! If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. Multiple cases were reported in patients with no prior history of dental problems. 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. No withdrawals! God knows they can afford it!! I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. 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). Again, I wish the makers of Subutex and Suboxone would have it made clear how drastically their medication affect ones teeth since I would have chosen a different treatment. These companies, including the FDA care nothing about us. 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! After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. Four members of my family have been on subutex for about 6 years some . Suddenly stopping the treatment could lead to serious consequences, including withdrawal symptoms or opioid relapse, which can result in an overdose and death. 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 don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. 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 now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. I would have NEVER took his medication had I known that it would ruin my perfect teeth. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. That is probably a lot of us, including me. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. To get a brand spanking new set of teeth will set her and my father back thousands and thousands. I have had 6 teeth removed. 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. It can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. NEVER was I told it would destroy my teeth. 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. 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. 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 needed it for 2 weeks. 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. After 9 years of being on Suboxone my smile is something I intentionally hide from the world out of fear of being judged or made fun of. I am ashamed to smile or even kiss my girlfriend anymore. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. I literally had near perfect tee[Show More]I had a gorgeous smile and only ever had one cavity before going on Suboxone in 2012 with no warning about the risks to my smile My teeth are now rotting out of my head and I've got terrible tooth decay that I cannot afford to deal with! This approach, called medication-assisted treatment (MAT), is tailored to meet each patients needs and can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. I am having major expensive dental issues and have lost numerous teeth. Ive spent more time. I have partial top dentures now! Not anymore and I feel sick all the time from my teeth being so bad. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. We work to advance government policies that protect consumers and promote competition. She will never get back the smiles lost and the opportunities she missed out on secondary to watching her mouth fall apart. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. Very frustrating and horrible for the self-esteem. How do I report side effects from buprenorphine? You may have a products liability case for the suboxone if it can be shown that there is causation with respect to your tooth decay. teeth were rottening ,it cost me over 4000 plus dollars ,i have to wear dentures rest of my life , Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also cu[Show More]Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also currently go to get my teeth deep cleaned now every 3 months just to save what teeth I have left bc I cant afford 20k to replace The pain is unbearable My self esteem has been destroyed Im on a fixed income which is a struggle just to pay for my teeth cleanings every 3 months I would have never taken Suboxone if I would have known abt the dental issues it causes for there are other options out there & unfortunately now its too late for me. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. I'm 38 yes old and it has ruined everything about my life! Has to have teeth numbing otc meds for the pain. No cavities no nothing. Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! I have a perpetual sore under my tongue from the medication! 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 perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. At proper doses, buprenorphine also decreases the pleasurable effects of other opioids, making continued opioid use less appealing. 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. Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! This is criminal. 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 had dentures at the age 32. I have Medi[Show More]I've been in Suboxone since 2012. I should not have to walk around toothless. If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. Patients should tell the dentist about all medicines they take, including buprenorphine. 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. I can relate to so many of you! Class action lawsuit. I have been on This medication for 8 years. Literally. Or if its the strips. I am 37 yrs old and should have had all the remainder of my teeth pulled about a year ago, but have been too afraid to go toothless since my Medicare doesnt have dental. Started seeing my dentist regularly and ever since I quit the hard drugs my teeth have been fine. 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. So i need help cause my insurance is medicade and work at a grocery store with 5 kids to work for. 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 have been on Suboxone since 2017, unaware that's the reason for my dental issues as my Dr never mentioned it. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they a. I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone.
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