When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. 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. Both kids born on it. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. I can bearly even eat anymore, I stay in pain, I'm pretty sure it going to be what kills me and I don't have the money nor resources to do anything about them. I'm SOOOOOO embarrassed now that I can't smile without feeling so self conscious about my teeth that I have to cover my mouth! Likely, 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 cannot get used to that. The benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks, particularly in the treatment of OUD. 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. I was on drugs for many years, and my teeth only started rapidly decaying after trying to get better on Suboxone. I still have my bottom teeth. This is amazing yet when I started reaching out to doctor about the potential risks of tooth decay (as i had started experiencing rapid tooth decay and loss of teeth) I was told time and time again that suboxone doesnt do this. I'm SOOOOOO embarrassed now that I can't smile without feeling so self conscious about my teeth that I have to cover my mouth! Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. No withdrawals! I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". Before suboxone I had beautiful healthy teeth that I got a lot of compliments on. 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. I began taking Suboxone to simply stop taking 3-4 loratabs a day to combat anxiety for about a year. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication[Show More]When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! I will get a lawsuit going one way or another. 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 am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. With all of that being said. I never had dental issues until the last few years. Lol This can happen with anyone though. 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. I am only 30 years old. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. I am so depressed about my teeth. I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will fix my teeth, but.. 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. Separating this drug effect from that of the previous drugs that resulted in the suboxone Rx is likely impossible. 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. I've been taking Belbuca 450mcg 2x a day for over 4 years. I just want to be able to smile again. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. These companies, including the FDA care nothing about us. I cannot get used to that. 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. No withdrawals! You signed something somewhere agreeing to treatment. An official website of the United States government, : Then fight to get. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. Ive spent a too much time hiding my teeth in shame and Im going to hold someone responsible. I have a perpetual sore under my tongue from the medication! What should health care professionals do? You could also become sick with withdrawal symptoms because your body has become used to the buprenorphine medicine. Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit Overview Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit There are many causes of gum disease. To get a brand spanking new set of teeth will set her and my father back thousands and thousands. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. The manufacturer should take full financial responsibility for these issues. I had surgery which caused complications and was put on a very high mg of pain meds by my Dr. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af[Show More]I have been on This medication for 8 years. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. this whole story is made of lies and deception. Theres a lawsuit being made for tooth decay,. I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. I couldnt even imagine the # of people who would sign up. I feel everyone here's pain. Everyone I've been on Suboxone my teeth are breaking like sticks I have no sexdrive can't remember hardly anything an I feel like crap all the time. I am ashamed to smile or even kiss my girlfriend anymore. I would have NEVER took his medication had I known that it would ruin my perfect teeth. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decayin. 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Like the other comments I to have been on this medication for a couple of years know before my teeth were ok and now I have only four teeth left my doctor brought this to my attention about this medication causing tooth decay and rotting teeth it blew me away to here this I can't afford dentures if I would of knew this I may not have started using it I think there should be compensation for de, Like the other comments I to have been on this medication for a couple of years know before my teeth were ok and now I have only four teeth left my doctor brought this to my attention about this medication causing tooth decay and rotting teeth it blew me away to here this I can't afford dentures if I would of knew this I may not have started using it I think there should be compensation for dental cost and are lively hood I can't eat anything with out hurting, Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. 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 lame answers and explanations I'm seeing are just laughable, but makes me want to shake the idiots saying the things they are. I had dentures at the age 32. I am 37 and have been embarrassed for 4 years! 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. 4 years later here I sit I had chalked it up to putting my body thru too much over the years never a medication that was meant to save my life- my teeth are rottting. 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. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. 6 months later i missed it and went to the wrong office. I still have problems. There are beginning to be many complaints about suboxone similar to yours. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. 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. Buprenorphine is often considered to be a safer opioid addiction treatment medication than methadone. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. I have four teeth remaining on my lowers, and they are also beyond repair. I am low income mother of 3 and I am not able to or have never been able to afford proper dental care as most people in my situation cant. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. Then fill out their form, which they won't respond to, but it is the only way they track these "adverse effect" Then report if you are clinically depressed from losing your teeth and your looks. So anyone saying just brush your teeth bro needs to get out. I did not want to go on methadone because of this and now I find out this information. I had perfect teeth before suboxone. I feel everyone here's pain, I have been on This medication for 8 years. Had all my top teeth pulled year ago. Stephanie T. 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One broke off at the gum line, I just went to the dentist this week and they referred me to an oral suergon , the tooth next to that has a chunk that fell out & they are trying to do a root canal (if my insurance approves it) & I have other issues that they will work on after but those are the most 2 serious right now. Ive spent more time. For help finding opioid treatment centers nearest to you, visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Memo from Chair Lina M. Khan to commission staff and commissioners regarding the vision and priorities for the FTC. Next month I have to have a procedure costing $850 out of pocket. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. Within months they all started falling out. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. I'm so ashamed and in constant pain, I desperately need help and I have no idea where to turn!!! Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. Been on subx since 2013 and I now have now teeth. I was never told anything and that pisses me off. As a result, buprenorphine can help prevent opioid withdrawal symptoms, as well as decrease intense cravings for opiates like heroin or painkillers. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! 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 removed. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. 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 never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. If anyone knows about a class action lawsuit please let me know where to go. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! This was of course, a lie. Although Im sure there are some hot shot lawyers I cant afford to save my life to find a way around it. Been on suboxone for 5 years teeth were in good shape and now I barley have any healthy teeth left. Big pharma needs to be held accountable for this. My husband had to have his whole bottom pulled last year[Show More]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. It landed me in the ER 3 times. https://theclassactionnews.com/drugs-pharmaceuticals/suboxone-problems/. Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. I just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. Doc changed me back to my old meds as of today. In 26 cases, patients had no prior history of dental problems. I cant afford to even begin to have my mouth fixed!! There is no basis for a lawsuit, and frankly, it is not the solution to your predicament. People could start by telling the truth. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousa. I began taking Suboxone to simply stop taking 3-4 loratabs a day[Show More]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. Search the Legal Library instead. Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. My dental problems have impacted my facial structure, my mental health, and overall quality of life more than I could've ever guessed. I lost 3 teeth. 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. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. My husband is a disabled vetera. In patients taking buprenorphine for OUD, it reduces opioid withdrawal symptoms and the desire to use opioids, without causing the cycle of highs and lows associated with opioid misuse or abuse. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. If I knew my teeth would be disintegrating out of my mouth. However, the FDA indicates there have been more than 300 cases of tooth decay and dental problems reported among patients, most commonly involving tooth decay among users in their 40s, but dental problems have also been seen among those as young as 18 years old. Toothache here and there and I hate 2 root canals didnt think anything of it. According to the alert, the FDA is already aware of over 300 cases of dental problems, of which 131 have been classified as serious. To this day articles from the fda etc say some. The packa. Im thinking my teeth are heading in the same direction. Genetics, and the drug suboxone have a major part in your dental health. 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. Period. *The cases were reported to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. I need help. My confidence is gone. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. The FTC is now reviewing claims from people who contacted the claims administrator after the original deadline and asked to be added to the waitlist. I did not abuse my medication, I took them as my Dr said and was on them over a year. I been off suboxone for a 17months with no teeth left no sex drive and problems with focusing or memory problems! 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. I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. I want to know what I need to do to get help with getting implants. I've had painful infections and several root canals. Suboxone can cause tooth decay in addition to other dental health issues. I lost 3 teeth. Anyone knows how long it will take? After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. I decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. 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. Find the resources you need to understand how consumer protection law impacts your business. Buprenorphine medicines are an important tool to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). I don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. I been on suboxone for almost 3 years now and yes it has saved my life but also now my teeth are all crumbling and breaking. I'm down to soft food only, and even that is almost impossible anymore. Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? 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. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. Common side effects of buprenorphine include headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain, increased sweating, and insomnia. 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. My mother didnt ask for any of this. I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last w[Show More]I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. 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 decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. With all of that being said. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. Suboxone and methadone both royally destroy your teeth. The .gov means its official. Many cases reported a combination of dental decay, tooth loss, and tooth fractures in numerous teeth. 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 Not just people on Suboxone. 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 hate leaving my house because I am soooo embarrassed it literally makes me cry. At proper doses, buprenorphine also decreases the pleasurable effects of other opioids, making continued opioid use less appealing. Drug Safety and Availability, Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, Information about Nitrosamine Impurities in Medications, Food and Drug Administration Overdose Prevention Framework, Medication Errors Related to CDER-Regulated Drug Products, Postmarket Drug Safety Information for Patients and Providers, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies | REMS, Multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis and other infections, FDA warns about dental problems with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth to treat opioid use disorder and pain. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. I was on drugs for many years, and my teeth only started rapidly decaying after trying to get better on Suboxone. This is criminal. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beautiful smile and now it's disgusting. I have lost all my back molars on the left upper side and now I am experiencing issues with the front eye tooth. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. Patients should be advised to wait at least 1 hour before brushing their teeth. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. My confidence is gone. My top teeth were implants from a. I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. Find out if your family may be eligible for a Tylenol autism or ADHD settlement. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. In terms of what drugs cause tooth decay, Suboxone is not a regular offender. It causes dry mouth which created the environment for weaker teeth and or decay. Then fill out their form, which they won't respond to, but it is the only way they track these "adverse effect" Then report if you are clinically depressed from losing your teeth and your looks. 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. One by one, my teeth started falling out. I have 3 left to go and they come out May 4th. Im absolutely devastated.. this doesnt seem so fair :(. 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. 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.