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. 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. Patients using buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth should take extra steps to help lessen the risk of serious dental problems. Im a single mom to a child with autism on a fixed income so to say it has been hard is an understatement. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! I would appreciate help holding someone responsible for this. I feel like I'm wearing those vampire teeth we used to play with as kids. The cherry on top of all this is dealing with tooth pain every time another tooth breaks in half, 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. On Suboxone, in EXCRUCIATING PAIN, Dentist doesn't know what suboxone is. I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. 31 reviews. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. 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. I can relate to so many of you! I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. 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. My confidence is gone. You think you would told about side effects of this magnitude. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! The medication helped save my life b[Show More]I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. I need help. How many of you out there inThis situation agree with me that you'd rather die than to have to face the world with no teeth due to medicine that was supposed to make us better. And I had no prior dental problems before 2013 besides brac, My name is Crystal fox. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antibiotics. 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. 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. 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. Press J to jump to the feed. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. Same I started out with the tablets in 2010 and a year later I had rotten teeth. Get real. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! I've had multiple root canals recently, a tooth just pulled, another tooth just crumbled apart so i have 1/2 a tooth there and the rest are so sensitive and I can see cavities that need to be filled. A dentist even askes me once had I ever had braces, that's how perfect my teeth were!! I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. I would appreciate your help. When compared to methadone, Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) has a different kind of chemical makeup. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousa[Show More]Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they are more exposed to the Suboxone as it dissolves. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. Your teeth are one of the most important things you have and if something is going to destroy them I think we have or had the right to know, 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 have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. The damage is usually catastrophic for most patients who need full mouth restoration or dentures. Within months they all started falling out. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. [Show More]I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. mental health. I sure how they come out with a lawsuit were we who are suffering can get our teeth fixed. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. I was never warned about tooth loss. 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 can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! The dental problems, including tooth decay, cavities, oral infections, and loss of teeth, can be serious and have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues. I began taking Suboxone to simply stop taking 3-4 loratabs a day to combat anxiety for about a year. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. I was on methadone for years transferred to suboxone & its done more harm on my teeth than when i was using drugs. I never would of thought it was the medication rotting my teeth out but it sure finally all made sense once I heard other people's story and how there's a big fuss over it all now. Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! My dental problems have impacted my facial structure, my mental health, and overall quality of life more than I could've ever guessed. The manufacturer should take full financial responsibility for these issues. If I knew my teeth would be disintegrating out of my mouth. My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. 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 in Suboxone since 2012. This had been the worst time of my life! 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. These problems, some of which have been serious, have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues. I just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. Its not just our teeth thats missing, ..its our lives. Provide some details about your potential case, which will be submitted for review by a lawyer. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I've had multiple root canals recently, a tooth just pulled, another tooth just crumbled apart so i have 1/2 a tooth there and the rest are so sensitive and I can see cavities that need to be filled. Im a vet tech and I do not make even close to enough to cover that. I have a perpetual sore under my tongue from the medication! We regained our lives past opioid addiction maintaining healthy lifestyles, enjoying our children and advancing in our careers. Refer patients to find opioid treatment centers by visiting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 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. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. It landed me in the ER 3 times. I quit cold turkey once I heard about the issue. Buprenorphine is often considered to be a safer opioid addiction treatment medication than methadone. Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. The opioid addiction treatment is given as a pill or tab that dissolves under the tongue or inside of the cheek. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication[Show More]When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. 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 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! By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. I have four teeth remaining on my lowers, and they are also beyond repair. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. Not cracked or nothing! 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. In 26 cases, patients had no prior history of dental problems. I want to know what I need to do to get help with getting implants. They should then wait at least one hour before brushing their teeth to avoid damage and to give their mouth a chance to return to its natural state, the FDA warning indicates. Do not suddenly stop taking your buprenorphine medicine without first talking to your health care professional as it could lead to serious consequences, including relapse to opioid misuse or abuse that could result in overdose and death. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. Other studies have linked buprenorphine as the best drug to treat neonatal abstinence, among infants born addicted to narcotic painkillers. 8-year Top Contributor. Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding all time and taste. Been on subx since 2013 and I now have now teeth. How do we fight back or join law suit? My confidence is gone. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. My teeth became extremely brittle and started breaking away. 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. If you have a class action lawsuit going, I volunteer as your star witness. Wow. Before starting these, I had perfect teeth! 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 hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beautiful smile and now it's disgusting. These people need to pay for the harm they have caused us! They should be held accountable. Always pain and Infection. My top teeth were implants from a wreck I had as a teenager. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. I would fund this study! This is a very low requirement, but it keeps out posts from scammers that try to use our sub to scam people out of money by pretending to sell suboxone or other drugs. 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. So many of us are in the same situation. It saved my life. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! I am going to check into filing a lawsuit, if not, a class action lawsuit against the makers of Buprenorphine! People could start by telling the truth. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. I been off suboxone for a 17months with no teeth left no sex drive and problems with focusing or memory problems! It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. The .gov means its official. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. This also has cau. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. Period. This also has cau[Show More]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 was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. As a result, buprenorphine can help prevent opioid withdrawal symptoms, as well as decrease intense cravings for opiates like heroin or painkillers. I will get a lawsuit going one way or another. 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. Anyone knows how long it will take? 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! There were ZERO articles linking the tooth decay(actually denying it). I started buprenorphine therapy not because of use disorder but because of chronic pain that needed management while I was out of a job and subsequently no insurance. We are requiring a new warning about the risk of dental problems be added to the prescribing information and the patient Medication Guide for all buprenorphine-containing medicines dissolved in the mouth. This lawsuit is not asserting that Suboxone products are unsafe or ineffective. A lawsuit against hair relaxer manufacturers claims a Michigan woman developed uterine cancer and endometrial cancer due to exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals used in hair straightener formulas. Four members of my family have been on subutex for about 6 years some . 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. Never heard of the meds being a cause until I googled it. 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! its up to you to brush your teeth bro. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to ge[Show More]I have been on suboxone since 2014. Howd she do it? So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. Toothache here and there and I hate 2 root canals didnt think anything of it. I don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. Now I'm having to live with the too[Show More]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. Next month I have to have a procedure costing $850 out of pocket. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. To get a brand spanking new set of teeth will set her and my father back thousands and thousands. Weve been on suboxone for a couple years now and both have started loosing teeth for no reason at all! The constant agony. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). Has to have teeth numbing otc meds for the pain. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. 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'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. Am J Addict 2012;21:494-5. *The cases were reported to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. I have been taking Zubsolve for almost 3 years now and my teeth are just rotting away ! I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". Before I started taking it I had normal issues. 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. You think you would told about side effects of this magnitude. The medication helped save my life but has also caused me heartache and pain. Hopefully somehow these Pharma companys can help us cover the dental costs in the future! I suggest you do 2 things: 1. Nearly all of my once perfect teeth have cavities that the dentists wo. Medications affected by the warning include Zubsolv, manufactured by Orexo, and Suboclade manufactured by Indivior. My teeth are falling apart & i feel so embarresed & i have always kept brushing my teeth but they seem to just be getting worse Is this lawsuit in CANADA???.. I had four teeth pulled this year. Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. Patients should be advised to wait at least 1 hour before brushing their teeth. Other cases reported requiring root canals, dental surgery, and other procedures such as crowns and implants. I wa, 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. Licensed for 37 years. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. With all of that being said. Patients taking the drug should also make sure to have regular dental checkups while taking buprenorphine and to notify their doctor and dentist immediately if they experience problems with their teeth and gums. And I had no prior dental problems before 2013 besides braces when I was in high school so actually I had pretty nice and taken care of teeth before I was ever prescribed this medication. Some cases specifically mentioned involvement of 11 to 12 or more teeth, as well as all teeth in 11 cases. Its ruined my life and body. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. It landed me in the ER 3 times. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! There was no warning label there never is on anything or a side affect on your paper that went this far I only have one tooth to chew on now. Yet the Drug Enforcement Administration often makes it hard for pharmacies to. For any and all discussion about the medication Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone). 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. My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. Suboxone gave me part of my life back, but took my smile!! 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. The FTC is currently reviewing claims and will post updates here when we have more information. 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. It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. I have Medi Cal for my dental insurance and they've denied most of my procedures. Never once was I told this could affect my teeth and saying affect my teeth is a understatement Ive had to have all but 6 teeth pulled because they would just become kinda soft and break off to the gum line Ive been in pain for years because of my mouth it has affected my self confidence and my image issues. I was never warned about tooth loss. What now??? It like leeches the calcium or something. 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. I would appreciate your help. 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. Despite this, the benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks. 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. 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 in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. Water contamination at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987 caused cancers, birth defects, miscarriages and other side effects for U.S. Marines and their family members. Before suboxone I had beautiful healthy teeth that I got a lot of compliments on. 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 had surgery which caused complications and was put on a very high mg of pain meds by my Dr. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. Dental caries and periodontal disease among people who use drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis. As a dental professional Im sickened by the effects Ive seen due to this medication. 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! I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beau. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. Informed Consent is the law. I have four teeth remaining on[Show More]My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. She will never get back the smiles lost and the opportunities she missed out on secondary to watching her mouth fall apart. 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. Somebody needs to do something. 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 wait 6 months and the oral surgeon isnt there. She was never informed there have been reports of tooth decay using this medication long term. 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. My confidence is gone. 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. The makers of this drug should be held accountable for this harm. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. Once they found the source of the issue my body had physically become dependant and the withdrawals were pure hell but I never moved to street or IV drugs so no that isn't the reason my teeth started breaking off. 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. Buprenorphine works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. Many patients experienced significant dental decay and required $50,000 in restorative work. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. 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. Before anyone blames previous drug use on the reason my teeth had issues that is not the case. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. The lawsuit, filed Sept. 23 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Division of Pennsylvania, accuses the company of . 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. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. I began taking Suboxone to simply stop taking 3-4 loratabs a day, 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. End the stigma. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. She was never informed there have been reports of tooth decay using this medication long term. Never heard of the meds being a cause until I googled it. I was supposed to be weaned after four months (per my doctor). Despite these risks, buprenorphine is an important treatment option for opioid use disorder (OUD) and pain, and the benefits of these medicines clearly outweigh the risks. Genetics play a big role, certain medical conditions. The cherry on top of all this is dealin, Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. 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. I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last week. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. . Ive spent a too much time hiding my teeth in shame and Im going to hold someone responsible. Prior to starting suboxone I never even had cavities. Good point. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. I am in need of dentures, now. 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! We regained our lives past opioid addiction maintaining healthy lifestyles, enjoying our children and advancing in our careers. This is soooo wrong!!!!!! Yazdanian M, Armoon B, Noroozi A, Mohammadi R, Bayat AH, Ahounbar E, et al. I have spent 30k trying to save them! I believed this would be a start of a better life. 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 have a perpetual sore under my tongue from the medication! At proper doses, buprenorphine also decreases the pleasurable effects of other opioids, making continued opioid use less appealing. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. 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. These people need new teeth!! 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. It had NO DECAY. I missed the first class action bc in my opinion it was suppressed.

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