class Action Lawsuit going so maybe we can get the money due to us to fix our destroyed teeth. Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. Wheres the class action? If I knew my teeth would be disintegrating out of my mouth. I was vibrant, outgoing, and happy person. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. Its absolutely heartbreaking I cry because I used to have a beautiful smile. End the stigma. Going to see a dentist but I know I cant afford $20,000 of dental work neither. 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. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. We didnt choose opioid addiction, and we trusted our doctors when we were told This drug is safe; referring to both the opioids as well as the Suboxone. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. I know someone with a similar situation. I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! 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. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. Why was this never warned to me before? I had dentures at the age 32. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decayin. Suboxone has decayed my teeth so bad the dentist wants to put crowns on many of them, I want to sue them. No withdrawals! I want my smile instead of avoid or covering my mouth. I get it for all the oral forms. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. The last dentist I went to made me feel even worse as she acted like I was beyond fixing. Between these drug companies first failing to tell people how addictive opiates were, to then prescribing these as an alternative and failing to disclose the effects on your teeththey have ruined so many lives!! My teeth became extremely brittle and started breaking away. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. Im online often and didnt see it once. Im online often and didnt see it once. This also has caused severe depression. These companies, including the FDA care nothing about us. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental checkups. Counsel OUD patients they should use their buprenorphine only as prescribed and should not stop it because they can experience serious consequences, including relapse, misuse or abuse of other opioids, overdose, and death. 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 heart breaks as she can only eat certain foods and has to stay away from others. I now have to be embarrassed of my teeth everyday for the rest of my life. I just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. I would appreciate your help. Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. I can't say that I regret taking Suboxone because it truly saved my life. July 30, 2020 The FTC sued the makers of Suboxone, a prescription drug to treat opioid addiction, alleging they were preventing patients from choosing lower priced generic versions of the drug. That was years ago. When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive approach is often the most effective way for treating OUD. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they are more exposed to the Suboxone as it dissolves. The worst part is that I don't have the money to get my teeth fixed! It destroyed my teeth! Other studies have linked buprenorphine as the best drug to treat neonatal abstinence, among infants born addicted to narcotic painkillers. Next month I have to have a procedure costi[Show More]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. Never heard of the meds being a cause until I googled it. Over the past years I have got dents such ass cuppings I was on suboxen the whole time I have never seen anything like it . Im so heartbroken. 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. But when my teeth started to break and researched it and said suboxone was the main cause of tooth decay. They should be held accountable. It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! Screen patients for oral disease and ask about their oral health history prior to beginning therapy with a transmucosal buprenorphine medicine. Next month I have to have a procedure costi. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. The first broken tooth happened in 2020 which was over a year after suboxone was prescribed to me. After the medicine is completely dissolved, take a large sip of water, swish it gently around your teeth and gums, and swallow. FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. 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. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. I was not an opiode abuser but am taking suboxone for chronic pain. Licensed for 37 years. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they a[Show More]I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. Hopefully somehow[Show More]Been on buprenorphine since 2010. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. This had been the worst time of my life! 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. Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. 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. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. The site is secure. I have four lower teeth left but within a few month after I received a deep cleaning, my remaining teeth are now in such bad shape as well that my dentists is not sure if they can be saved or strong enough to hold a partial. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a den. I've been on suboxone films for 5 years and was not warned. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. So i need help cause my insurance is medicade and work at a grocery store with 5 kids to work for. Now I am just a shell of my former self. How embarrassing for me anyway. teeth were rottening ,it cost me over 4000 plus dollars ,i have to wear dentures rest of my life , 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[Show More]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 was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. One by one, my teeth started falling out. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. Why is sublocade included? She was never informed there have been reports. Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. 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. Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! I have four lower teeth left but within a few month after I received a deep cleaning, my remaining teeth are now in such bad shape as well that my dentists is not sure if they can be saved or strong enough to hold a partial. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. The agency recommends patients take a large sip of water, swish it gently and swallow once the medication is completely dissolved in the mouth. These problems, some of which have been serious, have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues. Maybe if you can prove somehow that it eats away at your teeth within hours or some shit rofl. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant afford to get them fix. 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. Im curious if people on the pills feel this phenomenon too. I have four teeth remaining on my lowers, and they are also beyond repair. 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 still would not know about these major side effects had I not accidentally read a study from 2022 about it a few hours ago. Get real. My mouth is in so much pain all the t. I had no cavities, perfect white teeth for the last 25 years. I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. 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. 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 was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. Get real. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! Many patients experienced significant dental decay and required $50,000 in restorative work. It is important to know that people respond differently to all medicines depending on their health, other medicines they are taking, the diseases they have, genetic factors, and many other reasons. The comprehensive approach of buprenorphine combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD. After the medication has fully dissolved in the oral mucosa, patients should gently rinse their teeth and gums with water and then swallow. 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. Suboxone maker Reckitt Benckiser Group (RB Group) will pay the U.S. government a record $1.4 billion to end criminal and civil probes into the marketing of its addiction treatment medication, making it the largest settlement related to the opioid crisis in U.S. history, authorities said on Thursday. She weened herself off of the drug little by little until she was eventually at an 8th of the film and even then the whole family had to watch her kick the sheets for almost a week once she dropped it. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. Had all my top teeth pulled year ago. 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. Im not wasting any time. If i knew the impact i wouldn't have started these at all. These serious dental problems have been reported even in patients with no history of dental issues, so refer them to a dentist as soon as possible after starting transmucosal buprenorphine. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. No withdrawals! Wow. Other cases reported requiring root canals, dental surgery, and other procedures such as crowns and implants. If you are starting this medicine, tell your health care professional if you have any tooth problems, including a history of cavities. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. He has 5 teeth remaining on the bottom. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. I was never warned of this being a side effect I even used to read the booklet they had on the bottle for the Drs. I cant for the life of me understand why no one will take this case. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. In my 20s-30s not normal. i have false teeth ,just one month ago . She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. A new mouth you say? Regular exposure to chemicals in hair relaxer may cause uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries. Im lost. 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. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. I want to know what I need to do to get help with getting implants. I never had dental issues until the last few years. My confidence is gone. You sound stupid , jUsT BrUsH yOuR tEeTh, sorry bud,.. the shit effects the roots, you aint brushing that shit. On Buprenorphine for almost 3 years. I was never warned about tooth loss. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. First Name * Last Name Email * Case Description FREE Confidential Case Review There is approximately $500,000 left in the settlement fund. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! Our treatment options are limited to extractions without sedation and temporary dentures of the poorest quality that are made by dental students. I am 37 and have been embarrassed for 4 years! I have 3 left to go and they come out May 4th. All medicines have side effects even when used correctly as prescribed, but in general the benefits of taking a medicine outweigh the risks. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. Plus my dentist said my enamel and gums are disappearing. Before suboxone I had beautiful healthy teeth that I got a lot of compliments on. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. I went from never having to go to the dentist anymore than the normal check ups, and now Im everything single month and it still doesnt help or change anything. I'm so depressed I'd rather die then live like this!!!! When compared to methadone, Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) has a different kind of chemical makeup. I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. Ive started using my own voice about it and it keeps getting louder. I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last w[Show More]I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. 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.