We enforce federal competition and consumer protection laws that prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decayin. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. I literally had near perfect tee. I have lost a lot of weight because it is too painful to eat because of the decay and teeth broken off into pieces in my gums! I was never warned. [Show More]I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. I want to get off this medicine before I loose any more!! Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. class Action Lawsuit going so maybe we can get the money due to us to fix our destroyed teeth. 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. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. Someone needs to be held accountable in this because my dentist bills itself have cost me so much. Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. 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. I had perfect teeth before going on methadone and subs, never a single cavity. I have lost 4 teeth and I am losing more as a result of using Subutex I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. Suboxone has taken away so many things from my mother, but it also has taken away so much from our family. Now I'm having to live with the tooth pain and suffering from suboxone and I can't afford to be able to pay 10,000 dollars or more to fix the issue. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. This is criminal. This had been the worst time of my life! My first tooth broke while I was eating a hamburger!! 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. Message. FDA: Transmucosal Buprenorphine Medications Linked to Dental Issues Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. Plus my dentist said my enamel and gums are disappearing. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. Im thinking my teeth are heading in the same direction. I have ZERO MEMORY of important dates! People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. Thought it was due to my age but now I know it was due to subx. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. I was on drugs for many years, and my teeth only started rapidly decaying after trying to get better on Suboxone. These serious dental problems have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues, so refer them to a dentist as soon as possible after starting transmucosal buprenorphine. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. I should not have to walk around toothless. 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. I don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. The site is secure. I still have my bottom teeth. Within months they all started falling out. I have a perpetual sore under my tongue from the medication! That was years ago. My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. 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. Been on buprenorphine since 2010. Something HAS TO BE DONE!! I was never warned. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. As a result, buprenorphine can help prevent opioid withdrawal symptoms, as well as decrease intense cravings for opiates like heroin or painkillers. Lawyers review cases nationwide. Suboxone has been known to cause issues with tooth decay. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. I work remotely now, because I'm so embarrassed! My dentist didnt say anything about the medication being to blame but that its mostly genetics and having children can mess with your teeth. On Suboxone, in EXCRUCIATING PAIN, Dentist doesn't know what - MedHelp I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. I can't afford to pay for implants or anything like this. 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. Im absolutely devastated.. this doesnt seem so fair :(. The constant agony. I have been using suboxone since 2008. Inform your health care professional if you have a history of tooth problems, including cavities. I cannot get used to that. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. . I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. With all of that being said. 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! mental health. Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit - Step by Step to Regrow Your Teeth And I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af. Not cracked or nothing! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3907320/, Sublingual Buprenorphine and Dental Problems: A Case Series, My teeth were horrible from meth and heroin use prior to subs. Because they never included tooth decay in their disclaimers. Educate patients on strategies to maintain or improve oral health while being treated with transmucosal buprenorphine medicines. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. Same for weight. Because we come to a narrow precipice where I have to decide whether or not I'm going to probably lose my job because I'm gonna have to cold turkey this medicine at some point and I would rather lose my job and go cold turkey than to live without my teeth. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. 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. buprenorphine as the best drug to treat neonatal abstinence, NEC Similac Alimentum Lawsuit Alleges Abbott Failed To Disclose Risk of Severe Intestinal Disease for Newborns, CPSC Issues Baby Trend Stroller Warning After Death Linked to Detachable Canopy, Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Information and Updates, Lawyers to Meet with Hair Relaxer MDL Judge During Initial Status Conference March 2nd, Hair Relaxer Chemicals Caused Uterine Cancer, Lawsuit Alleges, Paraquat Sprayed on Family Farm Led to Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, Lawsuit Claims, Parkinson's Disease Cases Diagnosed Each Year Are 50% Higher Than Prior Estimates, With Increased Incidents in Certain Areas. Do I have any legal recourse against Alvogen, Dr Reddys or Indivior for this insane decrease in dental health? I feel everyone here's pain, I have been on This medication for 8 years. This comprehensive MAT approach is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD, and can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. 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. Never once was I told this could affect my teeth and saying affect my teeth is a understatement Ive had to have all but 6 teeth pulled because they would just become kinda soft and break off to the gum line Ive been in pain for years because of my mouth it has affected my self confidence and my image issues. Thanks Big Pharma, creating "pemanant customers" since the dawn of the 20th century. 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. From my experience its more like 3/4 have issues(so should say most). Other treatments included root canal, dental surgery, and other restorative procedures such as crowns and implants. Suboxone is a sublingual medication (under tongue). We regained our lives past opioid addiction maintaining healthy lifestyles, enjoying our children and advancing in our careers. Literally. My husband is a disabled vetera. Do not suddenly stop taking your buprenorphine medicine without first talking to your health care professional as it could lead to serious consequences, including relapse to opioid misuse or abuse that could result in overdose and death. 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. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. This also has caused severe depression. I am so depressed about my teeth. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! I cant for the life of me understand why no one will take this case. Use our visualizations to explore scam and fraud trends in your state based on reports from consumers like you. Its not just our teeth thats missing, ..its our lives. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. I need justice! Im a single mom to a child with autism on a fixed income so to say it has been hard is an understatement. Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. I don't know what I'm going to do. I would appreciate your help. I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. 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'm down to soft food only, and eve. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. Im online often and didnt see it once. Suboxone lawsuit - Legal Answers - Avvo It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. Ive[Show More]Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! Patients using buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth should take extra steps to help lessen the risk of serious dental problems. 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. Likely 4 root canals still coming. If I knew my teeth would be disintegrating out of my mouth. I want to join the class action lawsuit against Suboxone for my teeth if messed every one of my teeth up I'm lucky if I have two teeth in the front of my mouth please help me that's all I want them to do is help me get dental implants. When compared to methadone, Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) has a different kind of chemical makeup. Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. Why was this never warned to me before? Complete and submit the report Online.Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178. I had surgery which caused complications and was put on a very high mg of pain meds by my Dr. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. Can I sue the makers of suboxone for total teeth decay? Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). Just the pain alone I can't do anything. Can someone let me know of any nationwide lawsuits I may be able to research? Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive approach is often the most effective way for treating OUD. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. I was on drugs for many years, and my teeth only started rapidly decaying after trying to get better on Suboxone. 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..? Additional Information for Patients and Caregivers, Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder and Addiction, FDA: Information about Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), SAMHSA: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Additional Information for Health Care Professionals. Counsel patients that severe and extensive tooth decay, tooth loss, and tooth fracture have been reported with the use of this medicine and it is important to visit their dentist to closely monitor their teeth. She was never informed there have been reports of tooth decay using this medication long term. 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. My teeth are falling apart & i feel so embarresed & i have always kept brushing my teeth but they seem to just be getting worse Is this lawsuit in CANADA???.. Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. The relationship between suboxone and tooth loss is well-documented, and it probably due to the drying effect of the buporphedrine component of suboxone. They should be held responsible for many people for not warning patients of the dental risk. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. What's sad is there was never any warning or side effects saying causes tooth decay. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant afford to get them fix. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a dentist appointment and when ive went i need a oral surgeon. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. Same I started out with the tablets in 2010 and a year later I had rotten teeth. Get real. It landed me in the ER 3 times. Ive spent a too much time hiding my teeth in shame and Im going to hold someone responsible. I have 3 left to go and they come out May 4th. 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 work remotely now, because I'm so embarrassed! I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. 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. That was years ago. I have experienced everything the other commenters have described, but because I couldn't afford regular dental care prior to being put on Suboxone, I don't qualify for the class action lawsuit because I can't "prove it". I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. DEA cracks down on pharmacies prescribing Suboxone and Subutex : Shots They should also schedule a visit with their dentist soon after starting to use this drug and inform their dentist they are taking buprenorphine. I cannot get used to that. 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. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. Untill the fda acknowledged it most doctor wouldnt even mention tooth decay and if they did they say it wasnt as bad as methadone I might be on sublocade now but the damage is done. I think there is a class action suit against the drugmaker for dental decay. Unfortunately this is the only dental care that is even remotely affordable. Lawyers are reviewing Cartiva lawsuits for individuals who experienced complications after receiving the toe implant. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. I know its the suboxone. Lol This can happen with anyone though. Notify both your health care professional and your dentist immediately if you experience any problems with your teeth or gums. My confidence is gone. 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. 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. Literally. I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antibiotics. 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. FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. The packa. I missed the first class action bc in my opinion it was suppressed. I lost 3 teeth. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. After the medication has fully dissolved in the oral mucosa, patients should gently rinse their teeth and gums with water and then swallow. I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. 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 had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. It landed me in the ER 3 times. The constant agony. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. 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. Ive spent more time. 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. Some cases specifically mentioned involvement of 11 to 12 or more teeth, as well as all teeth in 11 cases. She has no idea why because she takes care of them. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. Please help. I had a famous smile and Buprenorphine affected every tooth in my mouth. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. 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. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. Suboxone Class Action Lawsuit There have been more than thirty complaints filed with the FDA regarding suboxone film exposure. Wheres the class action? Including teeth. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! I have been on suboxone over the last several years and had more dental issues than one would ever want to have. Buprenorphine is an opioid and works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. And I had no prior dental problems before 2013 besides brac, My name is Crystal fox. Maybe if you can prove somehow that it eats away at your teeth within hours or some shit rofl. The average age of the patients in this case series was 41.8 years (range 18-71), and the median time to diagnosis was 24.25 months (range 0.5-182). I can relate to so many of you! Its ruined my life and body. I needed it for 2 weeks. My mouth is in so much pain all the time. Whoever made the Suboxone needs to pay for them. I have to have implants on three and more are messed up. Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. 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. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. I'm so depressed I'd rather die then live like this!!!! My teeth began to deteriorate while on subs too. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. 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. Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. The FTC says that these companies violated antitrust laws by preventing patients from choosing lower-priced generic versions of the drug. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. 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. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. I have Medi. I've been taken suboxone for more then 10 years and I've had so many dental issues. She went from being addicted to OxyContin to being dependent on Suboxone. No need to fund a study brother, somebody already did. There needs to be a class action lawsuit. Its not just our teeth thats missing, ..its our lives. I think if there was real scientific research they would see a correspondence with subs and tooth decay. What is buprenorphine and how can it help me? I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. Doc changed me back to my old meds as of today.
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