Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. Because they never included tooth decay in their disclaimers. I have ZERO MEMORY of important dates! I was never told that my medication was the culprit of my severe tooth decay. My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. Sublingual buprenorphine and dental problems: a case series. 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! To make matters worse, I want to salvage what few teeth I have left and return to opioid analgesics but because of the new egregiously draconian laws surrounding buprenorphine use, no pain management will let me return to milder alternatives because they think you're a drug seeker. It had NO DECAY. I was spending $400 a month early on. Suboxone gave me part of my life back, but took my smile!! We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. Buprenorphine medicines are an important tool to treat OUD. There needs to be a lawsuit against them for this, and they should pay at a minimum enough to fix everyone's teeth, that has damage from the sub use. One by one, my teeth started falling out. After the medicine is completely dissolved, take a large sip of water, swish it gently around your teeth and gums, and swallow. She has been Suboxone free for 12+ years. The worst part is that I don't have the money to get my teeth fixed! 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. There needs to be a class action lawsuit over this How much money have the pharmaceutical companies made on this drug? 8-year Top Contributor. Why is sublocade included? The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. 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 have 3 left to go and they come out May 4th. Looking for legal documents or records? 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. That was years ago. Thanks. Started seeing my dentist regularly and ever since I quit the hard drugs my teeth have been fine. 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. 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. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. They should be held responsible for many people for not warning patients of the dental risk. Buprenorphine: Drug Safety Communication - FDA warns about dental Both kids born on it. Ask patients about their oral health history prior to prescribing treatment with a transmucosal buprenorphine medicine. 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. Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. 2.The Suboxone causes dry mouth which makes your mouth a breeding ground for bacteria especially when you sleep with your mouth open like everone does 3.The dry mouth makes everyone drink more and alot of the times (like in my case) it's not always water, I hate water and drink Powerade. I am only 30 years old. Someone owes me they didn't warn me of this ! I know someone with a similar situation. All medicines have side effects even when used correctly as prescribed, but in general the benefits of taking a medicine outweigh the risks. They should be held responsible for many people for not warning patients of the dental risk. Reply Side effects of Tylenol may cause autism and ADHD among children exposed during pregnancy. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. They actually said to leave it under your tongue as long as possible. I have lost 4 teeth and I am losing more as a result of using Subutex My confidence is gone. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. I am low income mother of 3 and I am not able to or have never been able to afford proper dental care as most people in my situation cant. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. But hell I also think they should of told me that these things are harder to come off of than what I was originally addicted to but they didn't. But I need to get my life going so I need to have an acceptable to society smile in order to achieve a job to survive. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. The packa[Show More]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. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication[Show More]When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! 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 have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication. FDA Warns about Dental Problems with Buprenorphine Medicines Dissolved Hopefully somehow these Pharma companys can help us cover the dental costs in the future! There needs to be a class action lawsuit over this How much money have the pharmaceutical companies made on this drug? Suboxone has taken away so many things from my mother, but it also has taken away so much from our family. Period. 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. FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. this whole story is made of lies and deception. I have photos of my smile before starting Buprenorphine and current photos.. disgusting! A dentist even askes me once had I ever had braces, that's how perfect my teeth were!! My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. 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!! Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. She went from being addicted to OxyContin to being dependent on Suboxone. my husband has six teeth remaining on the top, all of which are broken, decayed, or infected. As a result, buprenorphine can help prevent opioid withdrawal symptoms, as well as decrease intense cravings for opiates like heroin or painkillers. It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! 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 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". The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. For patients taking buprenorphine drugs affected by the warning, the FDA recommends continuing to take the medication as prescribed and not stopping the medication until you speak to your doctor first. I was never told anything and that pisses me off. 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 struggled with IV drug use since 2009. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Going to see a dentist but I know I cant afford $20,000 of dental work neither. Same here been on subtext and Suboxone all my teeth are falling out or decaying very bad. Multiple cases were reported in patients with no prior history of dental problems. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. We regained our lives past opioid addiction maintaining healthy lifestyles, enjoying our children and advancing in our careers. Then I have to have some kind of surgery before I can even get dentures and that's not till August. I would have gone a different route if I would have been told that this medication would. And I had no prior dental problems before 2013 besides braces when I was in high school so actually I had pretty nice and taken care of teeth before I was ever prescribed this medication. It's embarrassing and cost me over 12k in total Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. In the past year, I've had major tooth decay. I will get a lawsuit going one way or another. Unfortunately this is the only dental care that is even remotely affordable. Ive spent more time[Show More]I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to get in the door to get started. My daughter has beens taking suboxone for years. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. 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 was quoted about 10k to fix it all. The last dentist I went to made me feel even worse as she acted like I was beyond fixing. I was on methadone for years transferred to suboxone & its done more harm on my teeth than when i was using drugs. I wa, 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. 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. No ONE once told me this COULD happen!!!!!! This lawsuit is not asserting that Suboxone products are unsafe or ineffective. Was using suboxone for over 10yrs and was never told about tooth decay issue due to the meds. I need help because its not fair I was never told of these consequences of this med or any alternatives so it didnt happen. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. Im a vet tech and I do not make even close to enough to cover that. I was never warned. I had a dental checkup prior to getting on Sub. Genetics, and the drug suboxone have a major part in your dental health. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. Why is sublocade included? People often refer to us as the happiest couple theyve ever known; I would say the happiest people who never smile. 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. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding a[Show More]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. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a den. The dentist is literally the scariest place for me to go to. SAMHSA: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. Wish I would of at least been told to take precautions. NOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship. I wouldve never of gotten on Suboxone. I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. Patients using buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth should take extra steps to help lessen the risk of serious dental problems. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. Exposure to the toxic herbicide Paraquat has been linked to a risk of Parkinson's disease. I have never been notified of any lawsuits in the past. 0. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! Been on buprenorphine since 2010. Water contamination at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987 caused cancers, birth defects, miscarriages and other side effects for U.S. Marines and their family members. Bi was on Suboxone ten years. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. When compared to methadone, Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) has a different kind of chemical makeup. Or if its the strips. Little did we know Suboxone wasnt going to be the magic pill we all thought it would be. I would have NEVER took his medication had I known that it would ruin my perfect teeth. But I need to get my life going so I need to have an acceptable to society smile in order to achieve a job to survive. I need help. Now I hate leaving my house because I am soooo embarrassed it literally makes me cry. Then after getting on Sub, at my next dental appt 6 months later I had more than 15 cavities and a ton of tooth decay. This Noti ce is only for purposes of advising you of certain rights in litigation. To help FDA track safety issues with medicines, report side effects from buprenorphine or other medicines to the FDA MedWatch program, using the information in the "Contact FDA" box at the bottom of this page. On Suboxone, in EXCRUCIATING PAIN, Dentist doesn't know what - MedHelp I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. I wouldve chosen a different rout. Our treatment options are limited to extractions without sedation and temporary dentures of the poorest quality that are made by dental students. 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. I have been on suboxone since 2014. Completely removed ALL adrenaline in my body along with sex drive!! So many of us are in the same situation. Someone else's job to do the right thing for God sakes. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication causes this and of course the only answer I get is not that I'm aware of. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. Please contact me when or if you decide to take patients. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af[Show More]I have been on This medication for 8 years. I am in need of dentures, now. I still have my bottom teeth. Website. 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. They inhibit saliva production causing dry mouth (especially while you are sleeping) which is horrible for teeth. God only knows what it's doing to our bones. I wait 6 months and the oral surgeon isnt there. 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. 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. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. 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 appro[Show More]Looking to see if there is a suboxone class action for dental problems. How can I get new safety information on medicines Im prescribing or taking? Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. Patients should tell the dentist about all medicines they take, including buprenorphine. 2023 Copyright AboutLawsuits.com. Buprenorphine Side Effects Can Cause Tooth Decay, Other Dental Problems 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. Report a Serious Problem to MedWatch Other studies have linked buprenorphine as the best drug to treat neonatal abstinence, among infants born addicted to narcotic painkillers. When the strip is in my mouth my teeth have always felt sensitive. My mouth is in so much pain all the t. I had no cavities, perfect white teeth for the last 25 years. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. . Ive spent more time. Get real. Medical Malpractice Attorney in Las Vegas, NV. 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! Licensed for 37 years. Lawyers are reviewing Cartiva lawsuits for individuals who experienced complications after receiving the toe implant. Newly-revealed internal documents reveal Syngenta suspected a connection between Paraquat and Parkinson's disease, and other health risks, for decades. However, the benefits of buprenorphine medicines for OUD and pain management clearly outweigh the risks. 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. 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. The prescribing and patient information will also include strategies to maintain or improve oral health while undergoing treatment with these medicines. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. Same for weight. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. 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. 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. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! 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. Something HAS TO BE DONE!! I now have to be embarrassed of my teeth everyday for the rest of my life. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. The packaging has no warning of losing teeth. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. Can anyone help point me in the direction to be included in this lawsuit? I even tried mitigating the problem with prescription dry mouth gel once I realized what was happening, no help. I was on drugs for many years, and my teeth only started rapidly decaying after trying to get better on Suboxone. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. This also has cau. If you want to discontinue suboxone, work with your provider to slowly wean you. Schedule a dentist visit soon after starting this medicine and inform your dentist that you are taking buprenorphine, and schedule regular dental checkups while taking this medicine. Buprenorphine is often considered to be a safer opioid addiction treatment medication than methadone. Flash back to 2013-2014. At proper doses, buprenorphine also decreases the pleasurable effects of other opioids, making misuse of them less appealing. I get it for all the oral forms. I have a perpetual sore under my tongue from the medication! I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. She was never informed there have been reports of tooth decay using this medication long term. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. i have false teeth ,just one month ago . Since taking Suboxone my implants have come loose and I have few bottom teeth. It landed me in the ER 3 times. How do we fight back or join law suit? Im curious if people on the pills feel this phenomenon too. 31 reviews. Other cases reported requiring root canals, dental surgery, and other procedures such as crowns and implants. Me and my husband have both always had perfect teeth. I have been using suboxone since 2008. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. 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. These medicines are available as tablets and films to be placed under the tongue or on the inside of the cheek and kept there until completely dissolved. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. My mother didnt ask for any of this. Im afraid to eat half the time because I am scared my teeth will break or fall out because of how they feel. Ive, Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. I have always taken very good care of my teeth and people even asked me if they were . Search the Legal Library instead. Buprenorphine and other opioid agonist medications can reduce the saliva . This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. The cherry on top of all this is dealing with tooth pain every time another tooth breaks in half, 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. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. Then fill out their form, which they won't respond to, but it is the only way they track these "adverse effect" Then report if you are clinically depressed from losing your teeth and your looks. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. I needed it for 2 weeks. Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! Do I have a valid lawsuit against the makers of suboxone or my - Avvo