suboxone teeth lawsuit

2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. The teeth were not fixable. I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". 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. These problems, some of which have been serious, have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues. Use our visualizations to explore scam and fraud trends in your state based on reports from consumers like you. Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! 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. 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. On top of being dependent on Suboxone, she lost her front tooth while on vacation in Florida. Thanks Big Pharma, creating "pemanant customers" since the dawn of the 20th century. This is due to the acidity in Suboxone and the instructions for taking the medication. The average age of the patients was 42 years, but those as young as 18 years were also affected. A new mouth you say? Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a dentist appointment and when ive went i need a oral surgeon. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. 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. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. Our mission is protecting consumers and competition by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices through law enforcement, advocacy, and education without unduly burdening legitimate business activity. Dentist said its not due to dental hygiene - my gums are great. No need to fund a study brother, somebody already did. 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. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. I have lost 2 teeth and have broken 3 others, as well as had other dental emergencies. 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 only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. 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. Ive, Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. I wish I was rich. In the beginning, when my first few molars began crumbling, I was told its not related. 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 important to me, my teeth. When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive MAT approach is often the most effective way for treating OUD, and can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. 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. My name is Crystal fox. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a dentist appointment and when ive went i need a oral surgeon. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); A lawsuit filed against the makers of Similac and Enfamil cow's milk infant formula products claims a child suffered life-long injuries due to necrotizing enterocolitis complications. I have been on This medication for 8 years. 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. There were ZERO articles linking the tooth decay(actually denying it). I notice it and I have great looking teeth. The makers of this drug should be held accountable for this harm. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. I work remotely now, because I'm so embarrassed! 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. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. 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. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! Now I am just a shell of my former self. People could start by telling the truth. 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. I am not 31 years old and am having horrible dental problems. My dentist didnt say anything about the medication being to blame but that its mostly genetics and having children can mess with your teeth. The worst part is that I don't have the money to get my teeth fixed! 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. Ive spent more time at the dentist since I began suboxone than I have my entire life. You signed something somewhere agreeing to treatment. 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 just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. 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. This was of course, a lie. The ones that are there are broken and decayed. 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. Thank you for your time. Thanks Big Pharma, creating "pemanant customers" since the dawn of the 20th century. The packa[Show More]I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. 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. Buprenorphine is an opioid and works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. I began taking Suboxone to simply stop taking 3-4 loratabs a day to combat anxiety for about a year. Next month I have to have a procedure costing $850 out of pocket. Looking for legal documents or records? But Ive been having all sorts of teeth problems. My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. 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. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). I suggest you do 2 things: 1. Do I have any legal recourse against Alvogen, Dr Reddys or Indivior for this insane decrease in dental health? After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. 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. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. I cannot get used to that. That was years ago. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. I literally had near perfect teeth and now I'm missing 4 that literally just disintegrated n fell out and 2 more that are about halfway gone at this point. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental checkups, 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, 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, I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. Ive had to get therapy for depression and crippling social anxiety. I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). No cavities no nothing. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. Newly-revealed internal documents reveal Syngenta suspected a connection between Paraquat and Parkinson's disease, and other health risks, for decades. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. 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! 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. class Action Lawsuit going so maybe we can get the money due to us to fix our destroyed teeth. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. I am 37 and have been embarrassed for 4 years! Press J to jump to the feed. I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. At the very least Big Pharma should be paying for all of our dental care. Nobody told here it would rot her teeth . Buprenorphine dissolved in the mouth can cause dental problems Literally. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to get in the door to get started. I had dentures at the age 32. 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. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant afford to get them fix. 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. I have been on suboxone since 2014. I have been on This medication for 8 years. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. Never heard of the meds being a cause until I googled it. Before starting these, I had perfect teeth! I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! At proper doses, buprenorphine also decreases the pleasurable effects of other opioids, making continued opioid use less appealing. People could start by telling the truth. Buprenorphine is often considered to be a safer opioid addiction treatment medication than methadone. 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. I was never told that subutex would ruin my teeth but it's clear now. 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. Brushing should be avoided for at least an hour after. 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! Then after getting on Sub, at my next dental appt 6 months later I had more than 15 cavities and a ton of tooth decay. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. God knows they can afford it!! I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will fix my teeth, but.. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. I was never told suboxone did this kind of damage! 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. 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! When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. I have a root canal Monday for another broken tooth. I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. Weve been on suboxone for a couple years now and both have started loosing teeth for no reason at all! With that being said my teeth are in absolute terrible condition now. I literally had near perfect tee[Show More]I had a gorgeous smile and only ever had one cavity before going on Suboxone in 2012 with no warning about the risks to my smile My teeth are now rotting out of my head and I've got terrible tooth decay that I cannot afford to deal with! I wa[Show More]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. Suzuki J, Mittal L, Woo SB. Buprenorphine Class Action Lawsuit The worst part is that I don't have the money to get my teeth fixed! I am so depressed about my teeth. I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. I am going to check into filing a lawsuit, if not, a class action lawsuit against the makers of Buprenorphine! I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. I wish this I knew that before I starting taking this crap! I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. Then fight to get. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. I have had to apply for a grant in order to get them. The cherry on top of all this is dealin[Show More]Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. In 2019 and 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached settlements with the companies responsible for Suboxone, a prescription drug used to treat opioid addiction. Benefits for use outweigh these risks and oral care can help. On top of being dependent on Suboxone, she lost her front tooth while on vacation in Florida. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that dental problems have been reported with medicines containing buprenorphine that are dissolved in the mouth. Was using suboxone for over 10yrs and was never told about tooth decay issue due to the meds. I can't say that I regret taking Suboxone because it truly saved my life. I've been taking Belbuca 450mcg 2x a day for over 4 years. 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. Suboxone is a prescription oral medication used to minimize withdrawal symptoms in patients recovering from opioid addiction. 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. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. Wish I would of at least been told to take precautions. So i need help cause my insurance is medicade and work at a grocery store with 5 kids to work for. One by one, my teeth started falling out. People often refer to us as the happiest couple theyve ever known; I would say the happiest people who never smile. No ONE once told me this COULD happen!!!!!! I would fund this study! 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. 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. Next month I have to have a procedure costi. So i need help cause my insurance is medicade and work at a grocery store with 5 kids to work for. They actually said to leave it under your tongue as long as possible. Same I started in 2012 and I had perfect teeth before never any problems. The manufacturer should take full financial responsibility for these issues. 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. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating.