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. Should I still be worried about tooth decay cause the whole reason I switched to sublocade is because suboxone, any other film, and zubzolv all hurt my teeth the second I took them after a couple years taking 1 or the other. Theres a lawsuit being made for tooth decay,. Instead of coming on here to just run your mouth to make yourselves seem like you know something, how about come correct and have something to offer? After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. In fact, none of us knew that we weren't supposed to be on it for longer than A certain amount of time yet we also all know that these doctors push it and push it and when you're done with the opioid addiction they push it some more with "pain control." The first broken tooth happened in 2020 which was over a year after suboxone was prescribed to me. To get a brand spanking new set of teeth will set her and my father back thousands and thousands. Next month I have to have a procedure costi. I just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. Ive been on suboxone for over 6 years and my teeth are making me sick now because they are rotting away. Now I'm having to live with the too. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. Shes. Looking for legal documents or records? People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. How good is someones quality of life when they are ashamed to smile and are in too much pain to eat!!! They've known about the tooth decay issues for years. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. Im curious if people on the pills feel this phenomenon too. But Ive been having all sorts of teeth problems. Looking to see if there is a suboxone class action for dental problems. I have lost all my back molars on the left upper side and now I am experiencing issues with the front eye tooth. When the strip is in my mouth my teeth have always felt sensitive. I missed the first class action bc in my opinion it was suppressed. If anyone knows about a class action lawsuit please let me know where to go. Someone owes me they didn't warn me of this ! Literally. My dental problems have impacted my facial structure, my mental health, and overall quality of life more than I could've ever guessed. I cannot get used to that. Im a single mom to a child with autism on a fixed income so to say it has been hard is an understatement. 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 was supposed to be weaned after four months (per my doctor). First Name * Last Name Email * Case Description FREE Confidential Case Review 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. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. 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. The dentist is literally the scariest place for me to go to. 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. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. Let's ask those taking suboxone, that are in recovery, how often they went to the dentist or how well they took care of their teeth, whe[Show More]I find it very coincidental that the FDA puts out a warning against suboxone and now everyone seems to be coming out of the woodwork, stating they have problems with their teeth..? The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousands of dollars. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. And, its side effects are much like those of opioids: tooth decay is one of many. 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!! 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. It's so unfair to so many people and they should be held accountable for valuing money over peoples lives! FDA is warning that cases of dental adverse events, some severe, have been reported following the use of transmucosal buprenorphine-containing medicines. How do we fight back or join law suit? I still have my bottom teeth. The .gov means its official. Within months they all started falling out. I'm so ashamed and in constant pain, I desperately need help and I have no idea where to turn!!! The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousa. Go read the fine print. Rant over. I had dentures at the age 32. I'm down to soft food only, and eve. That was years ago. This also has caused severe depression. Im afraid to eat half the time because I am scared my teeth will break or fall out because of how they feel. Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. At proper doses, buprenorphine also decreases the pleasurable effects of other opioids, making continued opioid use less appealing. 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. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. Now my teeth are destroyed. Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? 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. Lawyers reject these cases, saying they are "unwinnable" So where do we turn? ANNNNNNND theres also loads that just want to scapegoat suboxone while not brusha brusha brushing like they are supposed to. I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. Of the 305 cases, 151 reported the treatment for the adverse event, with tooth extraction/removal as the most common, which was reported in 71 cases. Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last w. I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. 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 class Action Lawsuit going so maybe we can get the money due to us to fix our destroyed teeth. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. We regained our lives past opioid addiction maintaining healthy lifestyles, enjoying our children and advancing in our careers. I will get a lawsuit going one way or another. I am ashamed to smile or even kiss my girlfriend anymore. Theres a lot more at play than just taking care of your teeth. People could start by telling the truth. Now it finally makes sense. Same for weight. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. If you have a class action lawsuit going, I volunteer as your star witness. Someone else's job to do the right thing for God sakes, When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! I think suboxone makers should pay me back for all my dental treatment plus years of suffering! Something HAS TO BE DONE!! I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antib. I'm 38 yes old and it has ruined everything about my life! Why is sublocade included? Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). Suzuki J, Park EM. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. 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. Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. Likely 4 root canals still coming. Philips DreamStation, CPAP and BiPAP machines sold in recent years may pose a risk of cancer, lung damage and other injuries. 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. I've had multiple root canals recently, a tooth just pulled, another tooth just crumbled apart so i have 1/2 a tooth there and the rest are so sensitive and I can see cavities that need to be filled. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. I still have more work due. I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. I know its the suboxone. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. I wish I was rich. I am originally fro[Show More]I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. 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 is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. I have been on belbuca for 2 years. 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. Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. I have been on suboxone since 2014. Data 2010-2020. 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. I need justice! This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. Common side effects of buprenorphine include headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain, increased sweating, and insomnia. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. In my 20s-30s not normal. Next month I have to have a procedure costi[Show More]Ive been on suboxone 4 years and have had to get all my teeth removed, 2 dental surgeries, and am in the process of getting dentures or denture implants. I still have my bottom teeth. 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. 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 could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! It may take another year to do so safely but it can be done. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. These people need new teeth!! I was spending $400 a month early on. Whoever made the Suboxone needs to pay for them. My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. 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 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. Soboxone saved my life when I started it in 2014 and have been on it off and on for years now. I never heard about the first one and now they wont let you file a claim! Now I am just a shell of my former self. For me and my body tried and true used for close to 50 years methadone worked just fine. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. I am in need of dentures, now. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. 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. Not cracked or nothing! Its very sad and dentist are very expensive who can afford this when it does your teeth this bad. Provide some details about your potential case, which will be submitted for review by a lawyer. Its absolutely heartbreaking I cry because I used to have a beautiful smile. Yazdanian M, Armoon B, Noroozi A, Mohammadi R, Bayat AH, Ahounbar E, et al. It saved my life. I need help. Im a vet tech and I do not make even close to enough to cover that. 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. 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. How many of you out there inThis situation agree with me that you'd rather die than to have to face the world with no teeth due to medicine that was supposed to make us better. 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. It hurts to eat and I constantly have to pick food out of the broken teeth. We require combined karma > 5. I still have more work due. When compared to methadone, Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) has a different kind of chemical makeup. Buprenorphine Class Action Lawsuit FREE Confidential Case Evaluation To contact us for a free review of your potential case, please fill out the form below or call us toll free 24 hrs/day by dialing: (866) 223-3784. I refused to take anymore. I was NEVER EVER told this could happen, etc or I would have never agreed to this medication. Patients shouldn't have to suffer like this!!! It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they are more exposed to the Suboxone as it dissolves. A dentist even askes me once had I ever had braces, that's how perfect my teeth were!! 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. These companies, including the FDA care nothing about us. A new mouth you say? I have a perpetual sore under my tongue from the medication! It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. The makers of this drug should be held accountable for this harm. 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. I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. 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. I was diagnosed with clinical depression over my tooth loss and how it has ruined my once good looks. I am having major expensive dental issues and have lost numerous teeth. It had NO DECAY. No doctor ever mentioned that this was an issue nor was it in my prescription info pamplet. Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! Then I have to have some kind of surgery before I can even get dentures and that's not till August. My mother didnt ask for any of this. 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! 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 dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. 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. I want my smile instead of avoid or covering my mouth. 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. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. Licensed for 37 years. 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[Show More]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. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. Both kids born on it. I needed it for 2 weeks. 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. I was on suboxone for several years. The benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks. It had NO DECAY. I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will. So i need help cause my insurance is medicade and work at a grocery store with 5 kids to work for. My teeth are basically gone and I used to have a pretty smile. The most common treatment for these dental problems was tooth extraction/removal, which was reported in 71 cases. Lina M. Khan was sworn in as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission on June 15, 2021. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. I can't say that I regret taking Suboxone because it truly saved my life. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. Are you still on Suboxone ? 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. They are available as single-ingredient products and also in combination with naloxone. Going to see a dentist but I know I cant afford $20,000 of dental work neither. Im theeth are very bad. Im a single mom to a child with autism on a fixed income so to say it has been hard is an understatement. It landed me in the ER 3 times. 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. 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. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. Im online often and didnt see it once. FTC Opioid Addiction Treatment Suboxone Lawsuit Claim Form Deadline: December 1, 2020 Who's Eligible: U.S. consumers who were prescribed Suboxone Film between March 1, 2013 and Feb. 28, 2019 are eligible to file a claim for this FTC settlement. I've been on Suboxone since 2009 my teeth cause me great pain physically and mentally, it's caused break ups depression social anxiety, I never touched crack or anything that would cause this problem, what do I do? I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. I lost 3 teeth. The packaging has no warning of losing teeth. In the beginning, when my first few molars began crumbling, I was told its not related. I was never warned about tooth loss. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication[Show More]When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. Regular adherence to buprenorphine to treat OUD reduces withdrawal symptoms and the desire to use opioids, without causing the cycle of highs and lows associated with opioid misuse.

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