It's embarrassing and cost me over 12k in total Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. Likely [Show More]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. The benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks, particularly in the treatment of OUD. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. 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..? In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. My confidence is gone. I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. Before suboxone I had beautiful healthy teeth that I got a lot of compliments on. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! I am so depressed about my teeth. The constant agony. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. I never heard about the first one and now they wont let you file a claim! Buprenorphine works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. SAMHSA: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). 31 reviews. They actually said to leave it under your tongue as long as possible. This was of course, a lie. Literally. I have spent 30k trying to save them! I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. I still have more work due. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. People start taking suboxone to get off of opioids, and then become dependent upon the suboxone. As a result, buprenorphine can help prevent opioid withdrawal symptoms, as well as decrease intense cravings for opiates like heroin or painkillers. Ive had test run because he thought I had deeper issues like immune problems. I look forward to hearing back from you, thanks for your time. 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. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. Ive spent more time at the dentist since I began suboxone than I have my entire life. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. He has 5 teeth remaining on the bottom. Common side effects of buprenorphine include headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain, increased sweating, and insomnia. These medicines are available as single-ingredient products and in combination with. I have been using suboxone since 2008. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. Additional information about MAT can be found on the following web pages: Schedule an appointment with your dentist soon after starting this medicine and inform your dentist that you are taking it. Ive been in it 15 years and my teeth are all breaking and falling apart. I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. I want to join the class action lawsuit against Suboxone for my teeth if messed every one of my teeth up I'm lucky if I have two teeth in the front of my mouth please help me that's all I want them to do is help me get dental implants. Both my husband and I have had to leave our professional careers because of our Oral appearance. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af[Show More]I have been on This medication for 8 years. A friend of mine isnt on any medication at all and she has dental problems as well. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal government site. Prior to starting suboxone I never even had cavities. Listen NONE of us were warned. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af. The opioid addiction treatment is given as a pill or tab that dissolves under the tongue or inside of the cheek. 2 minor cavities but besides that perfect. I have lost 2 teeth and have broken 3 others, as well as had other dental emergencies. I regret it so much. It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! I googled this phenomenon and it turns out Im not alone. I've been in Suboxone since 2012. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. The medication helped save my life but has also caused me heartache and pain. Thought it was due to my age but now I know it was due to subx. Screen patients for oral disease and ask about their oral health history prior to beginning therapy with a transmucosal buprenorphine medicine. With that being said, when she had had enough of being add[Show More]My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. I had a dental checkup prior to getting on Sub. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. I just want to be able to smile again. In 2018 I had to spend over 30,000$ for dental implants because I was not a candidate for regular dentures. The damage is usually catastrophic for most patients who need full mouth restoration or dentures. I dont mean to sound defensive but being called a crackhead and junkie over your teeth sucks and is demoralizing and has changed me from the happy confident woman I used to be to a shell of the woman I once was. Yes its benefits of helping me live a pain free life of sobriety is great- but so are the teeth in my mouth that Ive spent my entire life caring for. I have 3 left to go and they come out May 4th. Been on buprenorphine since 2010. 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. People often refer to us as the happiest couple theyve ever known; I would say the happiest people who never smile. Never smoked meth or crack. I wouldve never of gotten on Suboxone. Many cases were reported by health care professionals and provided documentation of extensive dental adverse events including all upper, all lower, all, majority, most, multiple teeth, and rampant decay. The cases often noted the number of teeth involved, with 113 cases mentioning two or more teeth. In addition, although most of the cases were in patients using transmucosal buprenorphine products for OUD, there was a subset of patients (n=28) who experienced severe dental adverse events while receiving pain-only indicated products (e.g., Belbuca) or stated the indication was for pain. It's so unfair to so many people and they should be held accountable for valuing money over peoples lives! I look forward to hearing back from you, thanks for your time. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! Other cases reported requiring root canals, dental surgery, and other procedures such as crowns and implants. Nearly all of my once perfect teeth have cavities that the dentists wo. I feel everyone here's pain. There are options out there besides suboxone that dont have this side effect that could of been taken but due to suboxone manufacturers not disclosing this I didnt know it was something I needed to worry about. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. We really are great parents , but the hypocrisy in teaching them the exact opposite of what we practice keeps us up at night. Drug Safety and Availability, Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, Information about Nitrosamine Impurities in Medications, Food and Drug Administration Overdose Prevention Framework, Medication Errors Related to CDER-Regulated Drug Products, Postmarket Drug Safety Information for Patients and Providers, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies | REMS, Multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis and other infections, FDA warns about dental problems with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth to treat opioid use disorder and pain. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. 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. Its very sad and dentist are very expensive who can afford this when it does your teeth this bad. It saved my life. There are beginning to be many complaints about suboxone similar to yours. I have been on This medication for 8 years. This is criminal. JenniferArdis. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. 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. And I had no prior dental problems before 2013 besides brac, My name is Crystal fox. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I had perfect teeth. Suboxone is sold in dosages of 30 pills or a supply of two days, depending on the type of sublingual film (the small plastic film is thin, square shaped, and unobtrusive). When compared to methadone, Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) has a different kind of chemical makeup. My teeth are a mess. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. All medicines have side effects even when used correctly as prescribed, but in general the benefits of taking a medicine outweigh the risks. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. Why is sublocade included? 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 needed it for 2 weeks. I cannot stop it because the withdrawal is excruciating. I wait 6 months and the oral surgeon isnt there. Medications affected by the warning include Zubsolv, manufactured by Orexo, and Suboclade manufactured by Indivior. My confidence is gone. Additional Information for Patients and Caregivers, Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder and Addiction, FDA: Information about Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), SAMHSA: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Additional Information for Health Care Professionals. But when my teeth started to break and researched it and said suboxone was the main cause of tooth decay. All in the name of profit. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. 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 already suffered with major depression before my teeth were destroyed and now it's substantially worse. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. FDA is warning that dental problems such as tooth decay, cavities, oral infections, and loss of teeth have been reported with buprenorphine medicines that are dissolved in the mouth to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) or pain. 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. As a dental professional Im sickened by the effects Ive seen due to this medication. Suboxone has taken away so many things from my mother, but it also has taken away so much from our family. 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 have been on suboxone since 2014. I am originally fro[Show More]I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. I would appreciate your help. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. Toothache here and there and I hate 2 root canals didnt think anything of it. Buprenorphine/naloxone and dental caries: a case report. Before anyone blames previous drug use on the reason my teeth had issues that is not the case. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. I get it for all the oral forms. Now I am just a shell of my former self. 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. Its ruined my life and body. 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 wouldve chosen a different rout. According to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), MAT has been shown to be effective in improving patient survival, decreasing opioid use, and allowing patients to live a self-directed life, including the ability to gain and maintain employment. She went from being addicted to OxyContin to being dependent on Suboxone. 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". Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. My daughter has beens taking suboxone for years. The most common treatment for the dental adverse events was tooth extraction/removal. Oh no! Regular exposure to chemicals in hair relaxer may cause uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. *The cases were reported to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. Inform your health care professional if you have a history of tooth problems, including cavities. That was years ago. She will never get back the smiles lost and the opportunities she missed out on secondary to watching her mouth fall apart. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. Many cases were reported by health care professionals and provided documentation of extensive dental adverse events. Get real. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant afford to get them fix. The best of luck to you. And of course no matter how bad it gets, it's too hard to stop bc they never told any of us from day 1 how addictive they actually were! She now. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. My husband is a disabled vetera[Show More]I filled out the paperwork for the lawsuit. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. I now have to be embarrassed of my teeth everyday for the rest of my life. 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. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations.
Suboxone Class Action Lawsuit - Buprenorphine Prescription The makers of this drug should be held accountable for this harm. When taking your buprenorphine medicine and after it is completely dissolved, take a large sip of water, swish it gently around your teeth and gums, and swallow. Suboxone has decayed my teeth so bad the dentist wants to put crowns on many of them, I want to sue them. Started seeing my dentist regularly and ever since I quit the hard drugs my teeth have been fine. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. For More Info And I had no prior dental problems before 2013 besides brac[Show More]My name is Crystal fox. 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. Im lost. 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 had to apply f. I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. My dental problems got so bad after starting subutex, and someone should be held responsible. 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. 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 . I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. 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. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they are more exposed to the Suboxone as it dissolves. This is criminal. Im curious if people on the pills feel this phenomenon too. Lawyers reject these cases, saying they are "unwinnable" So where do we turn? 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. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. I can't afford insurance I've had bone loss so dentures aren't working for my top. I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. I already suffered with major depression before my teeth were destroyed and now it's substantially worse. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. Never was given any kind of warning this would happen yet if we had known we could have taken educated steps to prevent it. I want to know what I need to do to get help with getting implants. 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 developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. I need help. 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. I still have more work due. Since 2012. So anyone saying just brush your teeth bro needs to get out. I am only 30 years old. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. I need help. Untill the fda acknowledged it most doctor wouldnt even mention tooth decay and if they did they say it wasnt as bad as methadone I might be on sublocade now but the damage is done. this whole story is made of lies and deception. You signed something somewhere agreeing to treatment. She went from being addicted to OxyContin to being dependent on Suboxone. 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 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. I know its the suboxone. After the medicine is completely dissolved, take a large sip of water, swish it gently around your teeth and gums, and swallow. I cant afford to even begin to have my mouth fixed!! I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. Looking for legal documents or records? Visit the dentist for regular checkups while taking this medicine. 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. Good luck to you though lol, I wouldnt mind jumping in on it if it has merit, but this sounds like a dead end to be honest. 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. How do I join this lawsuit? 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. 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. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. I was never informed of any concerns that it may cause any dental problems, everyone should have been told about the risk before prescribing. This lawsuit is not asserting that Suboxone products are unsafe or ineffective. Now I hate leaving my house because I am soooo embarrassed it literally makes me cry. Its absolutely heartbreaking I cry because I used to have a beautiful smile. I need help. Likely 4 root canals still coming. I work remotely now, because I'm so embarrassed! 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. I have never been notified of any lawsuits in the past. I feel like I'm wearing those vampire teeth we used to play with as kids. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! There is no way around this happening, I religiously brushed 2x daily, flossed twice daily, fluoride rinse at night, with dental appts every 6 months. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. 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. Brushing your teeth has nothing to do with what the OP is asking about, reading the fine print has nothing to do with what the OP is asking, you know why? You think you would told about side effects of this magnitude. 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. Suddenly stopping the treatment could lead to serious consequences, including withdrawal symptoms or opioid relapse, which can result in an overdose and death. Consecutively for the last 5 years. How good is someones quality of life when they are ashamed to smile and are in too much pain to eat!!! Please help, I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. It landed me in the ER 3 times. Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. I lost 3 teeth. When combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies, this comprehensive approach is often one of the most effective ways of treating OUD. In fact, none of us knew that we weren't supposed to be on it for longer than A certain amount of time yet we also all know that these doctors push it and push it and when you're done with the opioid addiction they push it some more with "pain control." The cherry on top of all this is dealin, Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride.
Buprenorphine Side Effects Can Cause Tooth Decay, Other Dental Problems Its only my bottom 2 teeth. I have no bottom teeth. Many cases reported a combination of dental decay, tooth loss, and tooth fractures in numerous teeth. Some cases reported dental problems occurring as soon as 2 weeks after treatment began, with the median time to diagnosis being approximately 2 years after starting treatment. I suggest you do 2 things: 1. I have no bottom teeth. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. 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. I just wish I would have known about the dental risks beforehand. Can anyone help point me in the direction to be included in this lawsuit? This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. I was vibrant, outgoing, and happy person. Nearly all of my once perfect teeth have cavities that the dentists won't even work on due to the damage done by the buprenorphine. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. Howd she do it? I would appreciate help holding someone responsible for this. I began taking Suboxone to simply stop taking 3-4 loratabs a day[Show More]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. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. It may take another year to do so safely but it can be done. I was never warned about tooth loss. The companies agreed to pay $60 million to consumers to settle the FTC charges. 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. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will. While a
The lame answers and explanations I'm seeing are just laughable, but makes me want to shake the idiots saying the things they are. One by one, my teeth started falling out. In terms of what drugs cause tooth decay, Suboxone is not a regular offender. 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. So hang in there. 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. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. Very frustrating and horrible for the self-esteem. Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. 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. I wait 6 months and the oral surgeon isnt there. Someone needs to be held accountable because most insurance won't cover the repair of the extensive damage that has been done and I don't have the money to pay for the oral surgery and implants! I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". 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. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. Im absolutely devastated.. this doesnt seem so fair :(. 2012 after being dependent on the pills the strips came out after just my first year 2013-2014 my first front tooth fell out. 2.The Suboxone causes dry mouth which makes your mouth a breeding ground for bacteria especially when you sleep with your mouth open like everone does 3.The dry mouth makes everyone drink more and alot of the times (like in my case) it's not always water, I hate water and drink Powerade.
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