I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. Im so heartbroken. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2013;15:PCC.13l01533. 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. I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. Message. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. The medication helped save my life b[Show More]I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. I cannot get used to that. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. 2023 Copyright AboutLawsuits.com. 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. 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. It's so unfair to so many people and they should be held accountable for valuing money over peoples lives! I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. Suboxone is a sublingual medication (under tongue). Idk why the dont make a sweetener free version like with liquid methadone doesnt take a genius to know that taking a drug that gives you dry mouth thats full of sweetener and citric acid under the tongue up to multiple times a day would cause tooth decay. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. I had perfect teeth. My first tooth broke while I was eating a hamburger!! Period. Get real. I has perfect teeth! I wouldve never of gotten on Suboxone. 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. Someone owes me they didn't warn me of this ! I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! I was vibrant, outgoing, and happy person. I have a perpetual sore under my tongue from the medication! That was years ago. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. i took Suboxone back in 2012 and I am experiencing major dental problems. The FTC is currently reviewing claims and will post updates here when we have more information. No ONE once told me this COULD happen!!!!!! I have photos of my smile before starting Buprenorphine and current photos.. disgusting! 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 work remotely now, because I'm so embarrassed! It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they are more exposed to the Suboxone as it dissolves. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. 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 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. I have lost all my back molars on the left upper side and now I am experiencing issues with the front eye tooth. If you find someone on subs that doesn't have dental problems they either haven't been on it long, or perhaps are just really lucky. 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. Buprenorphine is often considered to be a safer opioid addiction treatment medication than methadone. The .gov means its official.Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. I regret it so much. 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. Flash back to 2013-2014. Buprenorphine and other opioid agonist medications can reduce the saliva . Continue taking your buprenorphine medicine as prescribed; do not suddenly stop taking it without first talking to your health care professional as it could lead to serious consequences. For those suffering from addiction to opioids, the benefits of using buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks and should be considered in conjunction with counseling and other behavioral therapies. If you have a class action lawsuit going, I volunteer as your star witness. I was never warned. How good is someones quality of life when they are ashamed to smile and are in too much pain to eat!!! I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. 2 minor cavities but besides that perfect. 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 I knew my teeth would be disintegrating out of my mouth. Multiple cases were reported in patients with no prior history of dental problems. I have been taking Zubsolve for almost 3 years now and my teeth are just rotting away ! I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousa. 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. 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 have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication[Show More]When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! Something HAS TO BE DONE!! I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last week. Now I am just a shell of my former self. Big pharma needs to be held accountable for this. Thanks. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. My teeth got so bad about a year in I had all of them taken out. Not just people on Suboxone. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. My doctor told me she has multiple patients with similar issues. Well since taking suboxone my weight is a lunch higher #, I have no good teeth and very few that can actually do something, my children miss out on a lot and I am embarrassed to go anywhere. Then fill out their form, which they won't respond to, but it is the only way they track these "adverse ef. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. Dentists treating someone taking a transmucosal buprenorphine product should perform a baseline dental evaluation and caries risk assessment, establish a dental caries preventive plan, and encourage regular dental checkups. All in the name of profit. That was years ago. I am a Suboxone patient that is experiencing dental decay I want to know if there is a class on my action lawsuit I can join, Im 27 iv been on them sense 2014 and have had to have all my.teeth removed i now have total top and bottom dentures. Started taking Suboxone in 2009 (orange octagons) when they were first released in Alabama for 2-3yrs its was an "all natural" with ZERO side effects. She went from being addicted to OxyContin to being dependent on Suboxone. Otherwise, the judge will just say its up to you to take care of your teeth after you put stuff in your mouth probably, I dunno Theres something to thisprobably in 20 years from now theyll admit to it. Benefits for use outweigh these risks and oral care can help. My prescribing doctor just told my about the potential of losing teeth as a result of using Subutex in February 2022. The most common is lack of proper oral hygiene. We are always encouraging our 4 teenage daughters to be confident in who they are, and to not let other peoples judgment or opinions of them alter their path or steal their confidence. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. With that being said, when she had had enough of being addicted to something that would eventually kill her, she tried to quit cold turkey. 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. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. We regained our lives past opioid addiction maintaining healthy lifestyles, enjoying our children and advancing in our careers. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. Ive started using my own voice about it and it keeps getting louder. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! 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. People could start by telling the truth. I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. I want to get off this medicine before I loose any more!! 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. The prescribing and patient information will also include strategies to maintain or improve oral health while undergoing treatment with these medicines. Somebody needs to do something. I have ZERO MEMORY of important dates! 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. 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. That was years ago. Notify your health care professionals immediately and seek dental treatment if you experience any problems with your teeth or gums while taking buprenorphine medicines that are dissolved in the mouth. I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. I've been on suboxone long term and was not once told that my teeth were at risk of decay. I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. Buprenorphine works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. I have never had a Dr warn me about any dental issues when prescribed Suboxone. Lawyers reject these cases, saying they are "unwinnable" So where do we turn? Wheres the class action? They should be held responsible for many people for not warning patients of the dental risk.