I doubt it, thats like being able to sue Toyota because it is possible to get into a car accident. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! I missed the first class action bc in my opinion it was suppressed. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antib[Show More]I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. He has 5 teeth remaining on the bottom. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. I never had dental issues until the last few years. I would have gone a different route if I would have been told that this medication would result in the total loss of my teeth. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. 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". It saved my life. I was spending $400 a month early on. Smoking and chewing tobacco are two of the most common causes. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. Hopefully somehow these Pharma companys can help us cover the dental costs in the future! We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. With that being said, when she had had enough of being add. Going to see a dentist but I know I cant afford $20,000 of dental work neither. All in the name of profit. I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. I'm so depressed I'd rather die then live like this!!!! I would fund this study! I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. I don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. People often refer to us as the happiest couple theyve ever known; I would say the happiest people who never smile. Suboxone and methadone both royally destroy your teeth. I just assumed it was because of my past life style and it's just finally catching up to me which maybe that is part of it. However, the benefits of buprenorphine medicines for OUD and pain management clearly outweigh the risks. It destroyed my teeth! I have been using suboxone since 2008. 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. You should wait at least 1 hour before brushing your teeth to avoid damage to your teeth and give your mouth a chance to return to its natural state. Can I sue the makers of suboxone? Can I get the makers of - Avvo I have 3 left to go and they come out May 4th. Common side effects of buprenorphine include headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain, increased sweating, and insomnia. I have been on and off of suboxone for over 10 years. I am 42 years old.Ive been a Suboxn patient off and on for over 10 years.My smile used to be my favorite thing about myself.Now i cover my mouth when i laugh.All of my teeth are either gone or rotten.If someone would have warned me i would never have chanced it.If this is true that this medicine possibly cost patients their teeth..then i would absolutely say that they should pay to replace. I would appreciate your help. Like they should tell everyone on their first visit but they don't! 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! There were ZERO articles linking the tooth decay(actually denying it). I hope a class action comes out of the thousands of people in the same situation as myself. It landed me in the ER 3 times. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. 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. It was a painfully long process to fix my teeth and now I am embarrassed when I smile and it is difficult to eat many different types of food. I'm down to soft food only, and eve. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. I have been on This medication for 8 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. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. Can I sue the makers of suboxone for total teeth decay? I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. Am J Addict 2012;21:494-5. 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. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. I too was prescribed suboxone for years. 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. The teeth were not fixable. A new mouth you say? 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. 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. this whole story is made of lies and deception. I cant for the life of me understand why no one will take this case. The medication helped save my life b[Show More]I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. I need help. I have Medi[Show More]I've been in Suboxone since 2012. I believed this would be a start of a better life. Refer patients to a dentist as soon as possible after starting transmucosal buprenorphine for a baseline dental evaluation, dental caries risk assessment and preventive plan, and encourage them to have regular dental checkups while taking the medicine. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant afford to get them fix. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. Within months they all started falling out. Howd she do it? She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. 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. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. 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..? I'm so depressed I'd rather die then live like this!!!! It hurts to eat and I constantly have to pick food out of the broken teeth. A new mouth you say? My top teeth were implants from a [Show More]I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. The cherry on top of all this is dealin, Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. Similac and Enfamil Cow's Milk Formula Caused Preterm Infant To Develop NEC, Lawsuit Claims, Lawsuit Against Hair Relaxer Manufacturers Alleges Black Women Targeted, Without Disclosing Cancer Risks, Paraquat Health Side Effects Hidden By Syngenta Since 1950s, Uncovered Documents Reveal. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. 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. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. 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 still have more work due. Licensed for 37 years. Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! Id love to hear from others , 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. Reported events include cavities/tooth decay, including rampant caries; dental abscesses/infection; tooth erosion; fillings falling out; and, in some cases, total tooth loss. 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 was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. In 2015, buprenorphine was approved as a film to be placed inside the cheek to treat pain. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. Thanks a lot!!! And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? Suddenly stopping the treatment could lead to serious consequences, including withdrawal symptoms or opioid relapse, which can result in an overdose and death. Buprenorphine-containing medicines that are dissolved in the mouth are approved to treat opioid use disorder (OUD), and one product is approved to treat pain. I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. Over the last 10 years I was prescribed suboxone my teeth have failed I've always took good care of my mouth, 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. What are the odds of those of us that are suffering from from tooth decay and paying outrageously for doctors appointments, prescriptions, and now dentists and dental bills, what do we need or have to do to begin a class action lawsuit? I am having major expensive dental issues and have lost numerous teeth. Her teeth look healthy at first glance but her molars are starting to go. I still would not know about these major side effects had I not accidentally read a study from 2022 about it a few hours ago. Dentist said its not due to dental hygiene - my gums are great. Good luck to you though lol, I wouldnt mind jumping in on it if it has merit, but this sounds like a dead end to be honest. Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. I was on drugs for many years, and my teeth only started rapidly decaying after trying to get better on Suboxone. Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. Suboxone false advertising, antitrust $500K FTC settlement 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. Next month I have to have a procedure costi. Within months they all started falling out. I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. NEVER was I told it would destroy my teeth. The lame answers and explanations I'm seeing are just laughable, but makes me want to shake the idiots saying the things they are. My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. No ONE once told me this COULD happen!!!!!! For More Info God only knows what it's doing to our bones. In 26 cases, patients had no prior history of dental problems. Ive spent a too much time hiding my teeth in shame and Im going to hold someone responsible. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. July 30, 2020 The FTC sued the makers of Suboxone, a prescription drug to treat opioid addiction, alleging they were preventing patients from choosing lower priced generic versions of the drug. 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 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. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. Its horrible my teeth hurt all the time because of them being so weak. I'm so ashamed and in constant pain, I desperately need help and I have no idea where to turn!!! They are available as single-ingredient products and also in combination with naloxone. They are tablets and films which dissolve under the tongue or placed against the inside of the cheek. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. Patients using the medication to treat opioid use disorder can take extra steps to reduce the risk of dental problems, the FDA indicates. Press J to jump to the feed. FDA: Transmucosal Buprenorphine Medications Linked to Dental Issues CERTIFIED CLASS The Court certified what is known as an "issues Class." That means the case will proceed as a class action against Indivior The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! Its absolutely heartbreaking I cry because I used to have a beautiful smile. It saved my life. If i knew the impact i wouldn't have started these at all. My top teeth were implants from a wreck I had as a teenager. 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 due to the acidity in Suboxone and the instructions for taking the medication. There are options out there besides suboxone that dont have this side effect that could of been taken but due to suboxone manufacturers not disclosing this I didnt know it was something I needed to worry about. About 2-3 years in my teeth began breaking off at the gumline, ended up having to have full implants both top and bottom. So hang in there. 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. teeth were rottening ,it cost me over 4000 plus dollars ,i have to wear dentures rest of my life , Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also cu[Show More]Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also currently go to get my teeth deep cleaned now every 3 months just to save what teeth I have left bc I cant afford 20k to replace The pain is unbearable My self esteem has been destroyed Im on a fixed income which is a struggle just to pay for my teeth cleanings every 3 months I would have never taken Suboxone if I would have known abt the dental issues it causes for there are other options out there & unfortunately now its too late for me. Counsel patients about the potential for dental problems and the importance of taking extra steps after the medicine has completely dissolved, including to gently rinse their teeth and gums with water and then swallow. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to get in the door to get started. Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. 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. Premature infants fed Similac or Enfamil cow's milk formula faced increased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) or wrongful death. I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. NOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship. Same here been on subtext and Suboxone all my teeth are falling out or decaying very bad. Suboxone Class Action??? $2K dental bill!! - steadyhealth.com Informed Consent is the law. My confidence is gone. Total restoration! The last dentist I went to made me feel even worse as she acted like I was beyond fixing. Im a vet tech and I do not make even close to enough to cover that. I was never warned of this being a sid[Show More]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. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af[Show More]I have been on This medication for 8 years. When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive. You could also become sick with withdrawal symptoms because your body has become used to the buprenorphine medicine. The cherry on top of all this is dealing with tooth pain every time another tooth breaks in half. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. 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. It had NO DECAY. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beautiful smile and now it's disgusting. 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!! 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. Our treatment options are limited to extractions without sedation and temporary dentures of the poorest quality that are made by dental students. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. I have partial top dentures now! I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. I had dentures at the age 32. Buprenorphine medicines are an important tool to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). Its not just our teeth thats missing, ..its our lives. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. I cannot get used to that. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental chec[Show More]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 was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. Buprenorphine was approved in 2002 as a tablet to be administered under the tongue to treat OUD. What is buprenorphine and how can it help me? All Rights Reserved. Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. 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." I have never heard that suboxone causes tooth issues. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beau. 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. I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. Federal drug regulators are warning about potential side effects of buprenorphine, indicating that the drug often prescribed to combat opioid addiction may cause tooth decay, infection, and other dental issues. Can someone let me know of any nationwide lawsuits I may be able to research? Im afraid to eat half the time because I am scared my teeth will break or fall out because of how they feel. 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." I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. To this day articles from the fda etc say some. The constant agony. You sound stupid , jUsT BrUsH yOuR tEeTh, sorry bud,.. the shit effects the roots, you aint brushing that shit. In May 2021, the FTC sent payments totaling more than $59 million to people who filed a valid claim. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. Buprenorphine/naloxone and dental caries: a case report. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. I have had to apply for a grant in order to get them. God knows they can afford it!! . This was of course, a lie. Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! 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." So much I had even told my husband that I didn't understand why 4 yrs after addiction my teeth were going to sh!t but not during addiction and that I must finally be paying for all that I had done before.Over the past several months I have been going through the process of getting all my teeth [Show More]I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. Patients using buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth should take extra steps to help lessen the risk of serious dental problems. 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. The Drug comp should absolutely and unquestionably start to take responsibility and offer quality dental treatment options to the patients affected by Suboxone and Dental Nightmares. It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! 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. Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to ge. Suzuki J, Mittal L, Woo SB. Big pharma needs to be held accountable for this. The teeth were not fixable. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. Suboxone Class Action Lawsuit There have been more than thirty complaints filed with the FDA regarding suboxone film exposure. Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. A dentist even askes me once had I ever had braces, that's how perfect my teeth were!! I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride.
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