To help FDA track safety issues with medicines, report side effects from buprenorphine or other medicines to the FDA MedWatch program, using the information in the "Contact FDA" box at the bottom of this page. She was never informed there have been reports of tooth decay using this medication long term. Whether you use Suboxone short-term or long-term; for Medication Assisted Treatment, pain management, or recreationally; are interested in starting Suboxone or just have someone in your life who takes Suboxone, you are welcome here! Use our visualizations to explore scam and fraud trends in your state based on reports from consumers like you. Can anyone help point me in the direction to be included in this lawsuit? I had surgery which caused complications and was put on a very high mg of pain meds by my Dr. The medication helped save my life but has also caused me heartache and pain. 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. 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. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. I've been on Suboxone since 2009 my teeth cause me great pain physically and mentally, it's caused break ups depression social anxiety, I never touched crack or anything that would cause this problem, what do I do? Its only my bottom 2 teeth. Health care professionals should be aware the benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks and are an important tool to treat OUD. On January 12, 2022, the FDA warned patients and prescribers about the potential for serious dental problems associated with the use of medications containing buprenorphine, such as Belbuca, Suboxone, and Zubsolv. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. NOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship. Suboxone is a medication used to treat opioid addiction, according to Drugs.com. Patients using the medication to treat opioid use disorder can take extra steps to reduce the risk of dental problems, the FDA indicates. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. I am only 30 years old. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. 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 on drugs for many years, and my teeth only started rapidly decaying after trying to get better on Suboxone. I have lost all my back molars on the left upper side and now I am experiencing issues with the front eye tooth. I have partial top dentures now! Now I am just a shell of my former self. Not once did the doc tell me it cause tooth Loss now my mouth hurts and all my teeth are falling out! Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! Of course unless you can show that the ingredients they use are instantly harmful to teeth, then maybe you got a case. We work to advance government policies that protect consumers and promote competition. How can I get new safety information on medicines Im prescribing or taking? My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! 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. Data extracted May 2021. If you read the actual court documents it's pretty sickening to find out the extreme extent these companies went through in order to funnel the $1 billion suboxone market-share back into their pockets. It had NO DECAY. Find out if your family may be eligible for a Tylenol autism or ADHD settlement. Bi was on Suboxone ten years. Notify both your health care professional and your dentist immediately if you experience any problems with your teeth or gums. Literally. Dentist said its not due to dental hygiene - my gums are great. Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. Counsel them that after the medicine has completely dissolved in the oral mucosa, to gently rinse their teeth and gums with water and then swallow. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. Butterflyangel46. I wouldve never of gotten on Suboxone. One by one, my teeth started falling out. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. Its absolutely heartbreaking I cry because I used to have a beautiful smile. By that time I will be close to a year with no dentures and it's really embarrassing. She will never get back the smiles lost and the opportunities she missed out on secondary to watching her mouth fall apart. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! It may take another year to do so safely but it can be done. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. I took good care of my teeth even while I was using. 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. I wouldve never of gotten on Suboxone. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. Military service members between 2003 and 2015 may be eligible for a 3M earplug lawsuit payout over hearing damage or tinnitus. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. Now I hate leaving my house because I am soooo embarrassed it literally makes me cry. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! Your comment will still be posted, just with a slight delay! Buprenorphine Class Action Lawsuit FREE Confidential Case Evaluation To contact us for a free review of your potential case, please fill out the form below or call us toll free 24 hrs/day by dialing: (866) 223-3784. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication[Show More]When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! My teeth began to deteriorate while on subs too. I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will[Show More]I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! I was spending $400 a month early on. It saved my life. The last dentist I went to made me feel even worse as she acted like I was beyond fixing. One by one, my teeth started falling out. I want to know what I need to do to get help with getting implants. Report your side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. 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!! I was never warned. I had some dental issues before, but after starting on Belbuca my teeth began to rot out of my head no matter how much $ I spent trying to save my teeth. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. Been on subx since 2013 and I now have now teeth. 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. 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 was never told or notified that this could be a potential side effect or issue. Buprenorphine medicines are marketed under the brand names Belbuca, Bunavail, Cassipa, Suboxone, Subutex, and Zubsolv. 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. 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. 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. So many of us are in the same situation. What are the odds of those of us that are suffering from from tooth decay and paying outrageously for doctors appointments, prescriptions, and now dentists and dental bills, what do we need or have to do to begin a class action lawsuit? In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. I will get a lawsuit going one way or another. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. There were ZERO articles linking the tooth decay(actually denying it). 6 months later i missed it and went to the wrong office. I have 3 left to go and they come out May 4th. 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. With that being said, when she had had enough of being add. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. Its absolutely heartbreaking I cry because I used to have a beautiful smile. Oh no! 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. In the beginning, when my first few molars began crumbling, I was told its not related. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. Genetics play a big role, certain medical conditions. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. About 2-3 years in my teeth began breaking off at the gumline, ended up having to have full implants both top and bottom. Let's ask those taking suboxone, that are in recovery, how often they went to the dentist or how well they took care of their teeth, when they were in active addiction. Ask patients about their oral health history prior to prescribing treatment with a transmucosal buprenorphine medicine. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. I don't know what I'm going to do. My name is Crystal fox. Anyone knows how long it will take? I need help. I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. The constant agony. Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit Overview Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit There are many causes of gum disease. There needs to be a class action lawsuit over this How much money have the pharmaceutical companies made on this drug? 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. I began taking Suboxone to simply stop taking 3-4 loratabs a day to combat anxiety for about a year. 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. Since 2012. How do I report side effects from buprenorphine? Brushing should be avoided for at least an hour after. 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. This also has caused severe depression. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. For patients taking buprenorphine drugs affected by the warning, the FDA recommends continuing to take the medication as prescribed and not stopping the medication until you speak to your doctor first. I am 42 years old.Ive been a Suboxn patient off and on for over 10 years.My smile used to be my favorite thing about myself.Now i cover my mouth when i laugh.All of my teeth are either gone or rotten.If someone would have warned me i would never have chanced it.If this is true that this medicine possibly cost patients their teeth..then i would absolutely say that they should pay to replace. Very frustrating and horrible for the self-esteem. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. From my experience its more like 3/4 have issues(so should say most). Wait at least 1 hour before brushing your teeth. I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. 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. . They should be held accountable. 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. Schedule a dentist visit soon after starting this medicine and inform your dentist that you are taking buprenorphine, and schedule regular dental checkups while taking this medicine. Common side effects of buprenorphine include headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain, increased sweating, and insomnia. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousands of dollars. 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 . Suboxone weakens the bones around your teeth so they fall out. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. Thought it was due to my age but now I know it was due to subx. Within months they all started falling out. Although Im sure there are some hot shot lawyers I cant afford to save my life to find a way around it. How embarrassing for me anyway. I was NEVER EVER told this could happen, etc or I would have never agreed to this medication. The cherry on top of all this is dealin, Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. 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. Or if its the strips. Your comment has been sent to the mods for approval because you do not meet our minimum karma requirement. 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 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. My husband is a disabled veteran and I take care of him so I don't have benefits. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. At proper doses, buprenorphine also decreases the pleasurable effects of other opioids, making continued opioid use less appealing. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! Flash back to 2013-2014. I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! Unfortunately this is the only dental care that is even remotely affordable. I just want to be able to smile again. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. And I had no prior dental problems before 2013 besides brac[Show More]My name is Crystal fox. Have been on suboxone since 2007. I was never told anything and that pisses me off. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. 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. The comprehensive approach of buprenorphine combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD. Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. Suboxone has decayed my teeth so bad the dentist wants to put crowns on many of them, I want to sue them. I was never informed of any negative side effects of buprenorphine therapy other than "the usual side effects of opioid management". I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. 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". I cant afford to even begin to have my mouth fixed!! my husband has six teeth remaining on the top, all of which are broken, decayed, or infected. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. I am barely 50 years old and have to wear a complete upper denture. Maybe if you can prove somehow that it eats away at your teeth within hours or some shit rofl. It was a very upsetting time since I could not find the culprit, thus I made sure to pay even more attention to my teeth and followed an excellent oral health regimenwithout success. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. 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. Since taking Suboxone my implants have come loose and I have few bottom teeth. Ive spent a too much time hiding my teeth in shame and Im going to hold someone responsible. Suboxone and a similar medicine, Subutex, are both proven to help people with opioid addiction stay in recovery. 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. 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! My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. Listen NONE of us were warned. Lawyers review cases nationwide. I was supposed to be weaned after four months (per my doctor). I have had to apply f. I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. These strategies will include recommending that prescribers refer patients to dental care services and encourage them to have regular checkups while taking these products. 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 had dentures at the age 32. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. They should at least inform patients prior that this could be a side effect. I couldnt even imagine the # of people who would sign up. 2023 Copyright AboutLawsuits.com. I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. I did not want to go on methadone because of this and now I find out this information. My dental problems have impacted my facial structure, my mental health, and overall quality of life more than I could've ever guessed. Since buprenorphine was approved, we identified 305 cases of dental problems (131 cases classified as serious) with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth. I have been on This medication for 8 years. 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". Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. I would appreciate your help. All of my teeth are broken since I've started using Suboxone. Refer patients to find opioid treatment centers by visiting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Little did we know Suboxone wasnt going to be the magic pill we all thought it would be. It is a partial opiate and is not believed to cause a significant reduction of saliva in the mouth. 31 reviews. 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. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. 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. It was a very upsetting time since I could not find the culprit, thus I made sure to pay even more attention to my teeth and followed an excellent oral health regimenwithout success. I notice it and I have great looking teeth. Been on buprenorphine since 2010. It's taken over my life. Yazdanian M, Armoon B, Noroozi A, Mohammadi R, Bayat AH, Ahounbar E, et al. My dental problems got so bad after starting subutex, and someone should be held responsible. When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! My husband had to have his whole bottom pulled last year, and had to get a denture bc they ate his teeth up so bad! 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. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. I am ashamed to smile or even kiss my girlfriend anymore. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. I had a dental checkup prior to getting on Sub. Idk why the dont make a sweetener free version like with liquid methadone doesnt take a genius to know that tak. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental chec, 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. I will get a lawsuit going one way or another. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. 2. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. People often refer to us as the happiest couple theyve ever known; I would say the happiest people who never smile. I had dentures at the age 32. Including teeth. I have Medi. I believed this would be a start of a better life. Before starting these, I had perfect teeth! I'm still on the medication IDK what to do. I decided I wanted to stop around 2010 and looked for a doctor. 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. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. This had been the worst time of my life! For More Info I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. That was years ago. Completely removed ALL adrenaline in my body along with sex drive!! I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. 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. 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 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! Its only my bottom 2 teeth. I have to have implants on three and more are messed up. 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. 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. I was not an opiode abuser but am taking suboxone for chronic pain. She has no idea why because she takes care of them. I look forward to hearing back from you, thanks for your time. The injuries reported include dental decay, loss of teeth, cavities (dental caries), and tooth destruction. I have been on suboxone since 2014. Not cracked or nothing! Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. People start taking suboxone to get off of opioids, and then become dependent upon the suboxone. 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. Leukemia, lymphoma and other cancer may be caused by benzene in Neutrogena, Aveeno, Coppertone and other sunscreens. My husband had to have his whole bottom pulled last year, and had to get a denture bc they ate his teeth up so bad! 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 did not abuse my medication, I took them as my Dr said and was on them over a year. They should be held accountable. 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." Big pharma needs to be held accountable for this. 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. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. Refer patients to a dentist as soon as possible after starting transmucosal buprenorphine for a baseline dental evaluation, dental caries risk assessment and preventive plan, and encourage them to have regular dental checkups while taking the medicine. Lawyers reject these cases, saying they are "unwinnable" So where do we turn? 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. 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. Other studies have linked buprenorphine as the best drug to treat neonatal abstinence, among infants born addicted to narcotic painkillers. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. However, the benefits of buprenorphine medicines for OUD and pain management clearly outweigh the risks. Its very sad and dentist are very expensive who can afford this when it does your teeth this bad. 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. I was never warned. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. 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.