After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! 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 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..? These companies, including the FDA care nothing about us. Wait at least 1 hour before brushing your teeth. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. Suboxone is a medication used to treat opioid addiction, according to Drugs.com. I have four teeth remaining on my lowers, and they are also beyond repair. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. These companies, including the FDA care nothing about us. FDA: Transmucosal Buprenorphine Medications Linked to Dental Issues Maybe if you can prove somehow that it eats away at your teeth within hours or some shit rofl. 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 Listen NONE of us were warned. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal government site. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. Idk why the dont make a sweetener free version like with liquid methadone doesnt take a genius to know that tak. On Buprenorphine for almost 3 years. Memo from Chair Lina M. Khan to commission staff and commissioners regarding the vision and priorities for the FTC. I need help. People could start by telling the truth. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. As a result, buprenorphine can help prevent opioid withdrawal symptoms, as well as decrease intense cravings for opiates like heroin or painkillers. If i knew the impact i wouldn't have started these at all. I have been on suboxone since 2014. My teeth now r either gone or black! before the suboxone my teeth were in decent shape and now its problem after problem! Someone owes me they didn't warn me of this ! My teeth are literally crumbling. Wish I would of at least been told to take precautions. In my 20s-30s not normal. 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 notice it and I have great looking teeth. Since this happening, I have watched her teeth fall apart one-by-one, I have watched her confidence dwindle away slowly as her smile became smaller and smaller. I have no bottom teeth. There is no basis for a lawsuit, and frankly, it is not the solution to your predicament. I am barely 50 years old and have to wear a complete upper denture. That was years ago. I quit cold turkey once I heard about the issue. 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. Never smoked meth or crack. Its very sad and dentist are very expensive who can afford this when it does your teeth this bad. I have been on and off of suboxone for over 10 years. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. Indivior will shell out $300 million to all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to resolve claims that it "falsely and aggressively" marketed its opioid addiction drug Suboxone,. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. I have always taken very good care of my teeth and people even asked me if they were . The FTC says that these companies violated antitrust laws by preventing patients from choosing lower-priced generic versions of the drug. 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. The damage is usually catastrophic for most patients who need full mouth restoration or dentures. 6 months later i missed it and went to the wrong office. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to ge[Show More]I have been on suboxone since 2014. Im absolutely devastated.. this doesnt seem so fair :(, I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. I have a root canal Monday for another broken tooth. 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. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. 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. Was using suboxone for over 10yrs and was never told about tooth decay issue due to the meds. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding all time and taste. I was never warned. 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. My husband is a disabled veteran and I take care of him so I don't have benefits. These medicines are available as single-ingredient products and in combination with. They would break off to the gums one by one. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. Suboxone and methadone both royally destroy your teeth. 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. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. Suboxone Class Action??? $2K dental bill!! - steadyhealth.com 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've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. 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. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. I missed the first class action bc in my opinion it was suppressed. My confidence is gone. Yazdanian M, Armoon B, Noroozi A, Mohammadi R, Bayat AH, Ahounbar E, et al. Since 2012. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. Somebody needs to do something. I would appreciate your help. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. A friend of mine isnt on any medication at all and she has dental problems as well. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. How can I get new safety information on medicines Im prescribing or taking? Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. If you are starting this medicine, tell your health care professional if you have any tooth problems, including a history of cavities. I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. My mother didnt ask for any of this. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. 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, I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. All of my teeth are broken since I've started using Suboxone. 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. Its not just our teeth thats missing, ..its our lives. 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. I was never warned. I get it for all the oral forms. How do I report side effects from buprenorphine? Started seeing my dentist regularly and ever since I quit the hard drugs my teeth have been fine. Period. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. Suboxone can cause tooth decay in addition to other dental health issues. In particular, the comprehensive MAT approach of buprenorphine combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD, and can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. That was years ago. I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. It saved my life. 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. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. She has been Suboxone free for 12+ years. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. I have lost 2 teeth and have broken 3 others, as well as had other dental emergencies. Anyone knows how long it will take? They are also available as generics. Anyone knows how long it will take? These people need to pay for the harm they have caused us! Suddenly stopping these medicines could cause you to become sick with withdrawal symptoms because your body has become used to the buprenorphine medicine, or to relapse to opioid misuse that could result in overdose and death. Side effects of the Gardasil HPV vaccine have been linked to reports of serious and debilitating autoimmune injuries. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. 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! Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. If anyone knows about a class action lawsuit please let me know where to go. Im afraid to eat half the time because I am scared my teeth will break or fall out because of how they feel. 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! That is probably a lot of us, including me. Now it finally makes sense. I wouldve never of gotten on Suboxone. Buprenorphine Class Action Lawsuit FREE Confidential Case Evaluation To contact us for a free review of your potential case, please fill out the form below or call us toll free 24 hrs/day by dialing: (866) 223-3784. I'm down to soft food only, and even that is almost impossible anymore. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. I have had 6 teeth removed. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. Before starting these, I had perfect teeth! I have no bottom teeth. I been off suboxone for a 17months with no teeth left no sex drive and problems with focusing or memory problems! class Action Lawsuit going so maybe we can get the money due to us to fix our destroyed teeth. Never smoked meth or crack. It landed me in the ER 3 times. Then fight to get. Indivior To Pay $300M To Settle Suboxone Opioid - AboutLawsuits.com Buprenorphine isn't a full opioid, so it does not cause euphoria or a "high" feeling. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. It hurts to eat and I constantly have to pick food out of the broken teeth. Medications containing buprenorphine designed to dissolve in the mouth can lead to dental problems, according to a drug safety communication issued by the FDA on January 12. But Ive been having all sorts of teeth problems. I have spent 30k trying to save them! . No ONE once told me this COULD happen!!!!!! I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. I need help. 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! The medication helped save my life b. I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. Ive spent a too much time hiding my teeth in shame and Im going to hold someone responsible. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. This is not only a travesty for those of us who have legitimate pain but also a conspiracy on the part of the clinics and drug manufacturers to get you onto a drug that's cheaper for them to distribute. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication[Show More]When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! I wouldve never of gotten on Suboxone. It landed me in the ER 3 times. No withdrawals! I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. My non medical opinion. I was vibrant, outgoing, and happy person. I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. In my 20s-30s not normal. My teeth are basically gone and I used to have a pretty smile. In 2018 I had to spend over 30,000$ for dental implants because I was not a candidate for regular dentures. 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. It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! The worst part is that I don't have the money to get my teeth fixed! In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. 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 feel like I'm wearing those vampire teeth we used to play with as kids. Everyone should have all their dental procedures paid for including Implants because this medication is the SOLE reason my teeth are destroyed!!! I have Medi Cal for my dental insurance and they've denied most of my procedures. Buprenorphine/naloxone and dental caries: a case report. I had some dental issues before, but after starting on Belbuca my teeth began to rot out of my head no matter how much $ I spent trying to save my teeth. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antibiotics. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. Buprenorphine Class Action Lawsuit I was NEVER EVER told this could happen, etc or I would have never agreed to this medication. Ive started using my own voice about it and it keeps getting louder. What is buprenorphine and how can it help me? For me and my body tried and true used for close to 50 years methadone worked just fine. They should also schedule a visit with their dentist soon after starting to use this drug and inform their dentist they are taking buprenorphine. Not just people on Suboxone. 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. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. 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". Whoever made the Suboxone needs to pay for them. In the beginning, when my first few molars began crumbling, I was told its not related. I feel everyone here's pain. The constant agony. Literally. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. Period. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication. 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. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. Im online often and didnt see it once. Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. 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 am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. When the strip is in my mouth my teeth have always felt sensitive. Buprenorphine is often considered to be a safer opioid addiction treatment medication than methadone. I had surgery which caused complications and was put on a very high mg of pain meds by my Dr. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. To help FDA track safety issues with medicines, report adverse events involving transmucosal buprenorphine or other medicines to the FDA MedWatch program, using the information in the "Contact Us" box at the bottom of this page. I feel like I'm wearing those vampire teeth we used to play with as kids. 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. Thanks a lot!!! 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. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. I should not have to walk around toothless. I don't know what I'm going to do. Ive had test run because he thought I had deeper issues like immune problems. The first broken tooth happened in 2020 which was over a year after suboxone was prescribed to me.