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. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. Her teeth look healthy at first glance but her molars are starting to go. I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will fix my teeth, but.. 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. Ive been on suboxone off and on for almost 10 years, not once was I warned about the dental problems that have ruined my life in many ways its not rite, something Needs to be done. These companies, including the FDA care nothing about us. I'm down to soft food only, and eve[Show More]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. 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 I now have full dentures at only 41yo because all I had left were shattered and broken fragments of what used to be my teeth. . 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. I have been on suboxone for 4 years, i didn't have dental problems until I started, iam only 39 yrs old, now everyone of mine has tooth decay or broken and missing and it is so hard to be able to afford getting them fixed. These only include cases reported to FDA* or published in the medical literature,1,2 so there may be additional cases about which we are unaware. I have four lower teeth left but within a few month after I received a deep cleaning, my remaining teeth are now in such bad shape as well that my dentists is not sure if they can be saved or strong enough to hold a partial. 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. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental chec, 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. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. I was never told suboxone did this kind of damage! I've been in Suboxone since 2012. I still have more work due. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antibiotics. Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. It landed me in the ER 3 times. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. My first tooth broke while I was eating a hamburger!! Anyone knows how long it will take? I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. The estimated number of prescriptions dispensed from U.S. outpatient retail and mail-order pharmacies increased from 11 million in 2014 to 16 million in 2020. Common side effects of buprenorphine include headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain, increased sweating, and insomnia. 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..? This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a den[Show More]Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. Suboxone has taken away so many things from my mother, but it also has taken away so much from our family. I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. 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. Thanks a lot!!! According to the alert, the FDA is already aware of over 300 cases of dental problems, of which 131 have been classified as serious. There are also buprenorphine products for pain and OUD delivered by other routes such as a skin patch and injection, but FDA has not identified a concern for dental health related to these other forms. 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. my husband has six teeth remaining on the top, all of which are broken, decayed, or infected. Anyone knows how long it will take? Find out if you may be eligible for a hearing loss settlement. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. He has 5 teeth remaining on the bottom. 6 months later i missed it and went to the wrong office. How embarrassing for me anyway. No need to fund a study brother, somebody already did. 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. On Suboxone, in EXCRUCIATING PAIN, Dentist doesn't know what suboxone is. I still have problems. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. My name is Crystal fox. I been off suboxone for a 17months with no teeth left no sex drive and problems with focusing or memory problems! I had many fillings in the beginning but once those were filled no new tooth decay has popped up in almost 4 years., There's a class action lawsuit you could join, FINALLY..https://theclassactionnews.com/drugs-pharmaceuticals/suboxone-problems/. 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. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. I would have NEVER took his medication had I known that it would ruin my perfect teeth. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. I decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroye[Show More]Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroyed because of it please help, Legitimate Suboxone Rx since 2006. I have been on Suboxone since 2017, unaware that's the reason for my dental issues as my Dr never mentioned it. Buprenorphine is often considered to be a safer opioid addiction treatment medication than methadone. 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. Many cases were reported by health care professionals and provided documentation of extensive dental adverse events. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. The medication comes in a tablet and film form. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. I was never warned. 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. BMC Oral Health 2020;20:44. 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 just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. 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 have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. I was diagnosed with clinical depression over my tooth loss and how it has ruined my once good looks. I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. I think there is a class action suit against the drugmaker for dental decay. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. Literally. 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. They are tablets and films which dissolve under the tongue or placed against the inside of the cheek. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. My teeth are literally crumbling. If you are how is the health of the implants with continued MAT? Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding a. This is criminal. I decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. i have false teeth ,just one month ago . A search of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database and the medical literature1,2 through December 31, 2018, identified 305 cases of dental adverse events reported with transmucosal buprenorphine use. I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! These companies, including the FDA care nothing about us. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. Im not wasting any time. I am going to check into filing a lawsuit, if not, a class action lawsuit against the makers of Buprenorphine! It had NO DECAY. I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. Nobody told here it would rot her teeth . I get it for all the oral forms. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! It had NO DECAY. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. Your dentist can customize a tooth decay prevention plan for you. This was of course, a lie. The first broken tooth happened in 2020 which was over a year after suboxone was prescribed to me. 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. Its ruined my life and body. I was never warned about tooth loss. My confidence is gone. 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. 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. Thanks Big Pharma, creating "pemanant customers" since the dawn of the 20th century. 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. Do I have any legal recourse against Alvogen, Dr Reddys or Indivior for this insane decrease in dental health? We require combined karma > 5. I have had to apply for a grant in order to get them. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. 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. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! Patients shouldn't have to suffer like this!!! This was of course, a lie. I have no bottom teeth. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. 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! The teeth were not fixable. 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. If I knew my teeth would be disintegrating out of my mouth. 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. Get real. Lina M. Khan was sworn in as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission on June 15, 2021. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental checkups. 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. 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 lost 3 teeth. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. 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! Flash back to 2013-2014. Four members of my family have been on subutex for about 6 years some . 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 struggled with IV drug use since 2009. 40k out of pocket dental work. Since taking Suboxone my implants have come loose and I have few bottom teeth. Hopefully somehow[Show More]Been on buprenorphine since 2010. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. I'm so ashamed and in constant pain, I desperately need help and I have no idea where to turn!!! 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. Im already having issues eating & Im currently in the middle of switching to the once a month shot instead of sublingual & from the shot I plan to get off in a few months all together. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. My mouth is in so much pain all the time. its up to you to brush your teeth bro. Ive spent a too much time hiding my teeth in shame and Im going to hold someone responsible. Thanks. NEVER was I told it would destroy my teeth. I need justice! It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! My husband is a disabled veteran and I take care of him so I don't have benefits. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). Ive spent more time at the dentist since I began suboxone than I have my entire life. I can relate to so many of you! 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[Show More]I am 45 years old and due to the Suboxone strips I've been taking, I recently just had to have all my teeth pulled and get dentures. I've been taken suboxone for more then 10 years and I've had so many dental issues. They actually said to leave it under your tongue as long as possible. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. As a result, buprenorphine can help prevent opioid withdrawal symptoms, as well as decrease intense cravings for opiates like heroin or painkillers. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. 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. People could start by telling the truth. My non medical opinion. Been on buprenorphine since 2010. Some dental problems from buprenorphine occurred as soon as two weeks after beginning treatment. I cannot get used to that. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. This Noti ce is only for purposes of advising you of certain rights in litigation. Benefits for use outweigh these risks and oral care can help. I'm down to soft food only, and even that is almost impossible anymore. Regular exposure to chemicals in hair relaxer may cause uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. Not cracked or nothing! Plus my dentist said my enamel and gums are disappearing. 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. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. 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. According to the FTC, Reckitt Benckiser and Indivior conspired together to maximize Suboxone profits at the expense of consumers. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. Counsel OUD patients they should use their buprenorphine only as prescribed and should not stop it because they can experience serious consequences, including relapse, misuse or abuse of other opioids, overdose, and death. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. Its absolutely heartbreaking I cry because I used to have a beautiful smile. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. All medicines have side effects even when used correctly as prescribed, but in general the benefits of taking a medicine outweigh the risks. I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. I never heard about the first one and now they wont let you file a claim! The medication helped save my life but has also caused me heartache and pain. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. I know someone with a similar situation. 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? Whoever made the Suboxone needs to pay for them. Never was given any kind of warning this would happen yet if we had known we could have taken educated steps to prevent it. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. 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. Can someone let me know of any nationwide lawsuits I may be able to research? At proper doses, buprenorphine also decreases the pleasurable effects of other opioids, making misuse of them less appealing. Little did we know Suboxone wasnt going to be the magic pill we all thought it would be. Screen patients for oral disease and ask about their oral health history prior to beginning therapy with a transmucosal buprenorphine medicine. These medicines are available as single-ingredient products and in combination with. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. I was never told or notified that this could be a potential side effect or issue. It landed me in the ER 3 times. The buprenorphine medicines that are associated with dental problems are tablets and films dissolved under the tongue or placed against the inside of the cheek. Im lost. In May 2021, the FTC sent payments totaling more than $59 million to people who filed a valid claim. I have a perpetual sore under my tongue from the medication! I have no bottom teeth. The FTC alleged that Reckitt Benckiser and Indivior sought to deny consumers a lower-cost generic alternative to maintain their lucrative monopoly on the branded drug. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. Someone needs to be held accountable in this because my dentist bills itself have cost me so much. I used to have such a pretty smile and I'm so insecure about it now yet I'm terrified to get them all pulled. The FDA also recommends patients inform their doctor if they have a history of tooth problems, including cavities, when starting this medication. Talk to your health care professional if you have any questions or concerns. 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'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. The injuries reported include dental decay, loss of teeth, cavities (dental caries), and tooth destruction. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. I am having major expensive dental issues and have lost numerous teeth. I have been on this medication for several years and TONS of issues with my teeth all the way from having multiple filling to even having teeth pulled! I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. The FDA's Drug Review Process: Ensuring Drugs Are Safe and Effective Think It Through: Managing the Benefits and Risks of Medicines Contact FDA For More Info 855-543-DRUG (3784) and press 4. I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. 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 have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. 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! Side effects of the Gardasil HPV vaccine have been linked to reports of serious and debilitating autoimmune injuries. I've had painful infections and several root canals. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to get in the door to get started. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. Please please tell your story so we can gain recognition and are able to hold the makers of Suboxone responsible for their lack of transparency about its awful side effects. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. As a dental professional Im sickened by the effects Ive seen due to this medication. 855-543-DRUG (3784) and press 4druginfo@fda.hhs.gov. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. I have Medi[Show More]I've been in Suboxone since 2012. I can't say that I regret taking Suboxone because it truly saved my life. On Buprenorphine for almost 3 years. I wouldve chosen a different rout. Thanks a lot!!! Let's ask those taking suboxone, that are in recovery, how often they went to the dentist or how well they took care of their teeth, when they were in active addiction. I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. Rant over. I just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. 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. 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." You think you would told about side effects of this magnitude. Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. I sure how they come out with a lawsuit were we who are suffering can get our teeth fixed. I feel everyone here's pain. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. 0, 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. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. The comprehensive approach of buprenorphine combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD.
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