Not just people on Suboxone. 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. 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 wish this I knew that before I starting taking this crap! 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. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. I hope a class action comes out of the thousands of people in the same situation as myself. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. Now I'm having to live with the too. I have about 5.5 teeth left in my mouth and have been this way about 2 years. Your dentist can customize a tooth decay prevention plan for you. No ONE once told me this COULD happen!!!!!! Can someone let me know of any nationwide lawsuits I may be able to research? Multiple cases were reported in patients with no prior history of dental problems. Suboxone gave me part of my life back, but took my smile!! My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! 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. This will require expert testimony from one or more dentist and other medical professionals familiar with the effects of the drug. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. 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I have had to apply f. I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. Completely removed ALL adrenaline in my body along with sex drive!! I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. Over the last 10 years I was prescribed suboxone my teeth have failed I've always took good care of my mouth, 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 never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. 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 so depressed about my teeth. I have lost 4 teeth and I am losing more as a result of using Subutex While they may seem unrelated, these habits can make your mouth susceptible to periodontitis and tooth loss. 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. God knows they can afford 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. When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! This needs to be a class action lawsuit I went to the Dr for annual cleanings and have the proof to show when my tooth health declined and it was the same timeframe as being prescribed this medication to be taken sublingually. I don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. I have lost 2 teeth and have broken 3 others, as well as had other dental emergencies. I am only 30 years old. I was quoted about 10k to fix it all. 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. But when my teeth started to break and researched it and said suboxone was the main cause of tooth decay. 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. View Profile. I refused to take anymore. In my 20s-30s not normal. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. Ive, Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. Health care professionals should be aware the benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks and are an important tool to treat OUD. I am ashamed to smile or even kiss my girlfriend anymore. I have had to apply f[Show More]I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. The medication helped save my life b. I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. Prior to starting suboxone I never even had cavities. Id love to hear from others , 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. She was never informed there have been reports of tooth decay using this medication long term. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. It hurts to eat and I constantly have to pick food out of the broken teeth. Do I have any legal recourse against Alvogen, Dr Reddys or Indivior for this insane decrease in dental health? I've had to go thru so much pain during some of my visits, I need to go more and I'm just so damn scared!!! 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. I can't say that I regret taking Suboxone because it truly saved my life. Similac and Enfamil Cow's Milk Formula Caused Preterm Infant To Develop NEC, Lawsuit Claims, Lawsuit Against Hair Relaxer Manufacturers Alleges Black Women Targeted, Without Disclosing Cancer Risks, Paraquat Health Side Effects Hidden By Syngenta Since 1950s, Uncovered Documents Reveal. 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 teeth were not fixable. I have been on Suboxone since 2017, unaware that's the reason for my dental issues as my Dr never mentioned it. Same here been on subtext and Suboxone all my teeth are falling out or decaying very bad. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. End the stigma. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. Now I hate leaving my house because I am soooo embarrassed it literally makes me cry. 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 had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. Im not wasting any time. 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. What now??? I want my smile instead of avoid or covering my mouth. First Name * Last Name Email * Case Description FREE Confidential Case Review I have been taking Zubsolve for almost 3 years now and my teeth are just rotting away ! It landed me in the ER 3 times. I feel everyone here's pain. Since 2012. They are available as single-ingredient products and also in combination with naloxone. It can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. I have been taking suboxone since I was 17 and am now 27 and haven't been able to taper off them successfully without feeling like hell forever after. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental chec[Show More]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. Not once did the doc tell me it cause tooth Loss now my mouth hurts and all my teeth are falling out! 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. Get real. I googled this phenomenon and it turns out Im not alone. 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. 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. I am only 30 years old. I never had dental issues until the last few years. 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. Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. Stephanie T. 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Been on suboxone for 5 years teeth were in good shape and now I barley have any healthy teeth left. 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. Someone owes me they didn't warn me of this ! Yazdanian M, Armoon B, Noroozi A, Mohammadi R, Bayat AH, Ahounbar E, et al. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. Someone needs to be held accountable in this because my dentist bills itself have cost me so much. Before I started taking it I had normal issues. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroye[Show More]Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroyed because of it please help, Legitimate Suboxone Rx since 2006. 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. I have four teeth remaining on[Show More]My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. Indivior ponies up $300M to put Suboxone marketing allegations to bed 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. How do we fight back or join law suit? After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. End the stigma. I would not have been able to do any of that without it. 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. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding all time and taste. I feel like I'm wearing those vampire teeth we used to play with as kids. 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. 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 want to know what I need to do to get help with getting implants. I had struggled with IV drug use since 2009. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. If you want to discontinue suboxone, work with your provider to slowly wean you. I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. My confidence is gone. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. Has to have teeth numbing otc meds for the pain. Ive had test run because he thought I had deeper issues like immune problems. there is no gas, only shots in my gums, so they can pull the stumps of my once beautiful teeth out, and give me dentures. I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last week. Its ruined my life and body. I suggest you do 2 things: 1. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. 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. there is no gas, only shots in my gums, so they can pull the stumps of my once beautiful teeth out, and give me dentures. I have spent 30k trying to save them! To help FDA track safety issues with medicines, we urge patients and health care professionals to report side effects involving buprenorphine or other medicines to the FDA MedWatch program, using the information in the Contact FDA box at the bottom of the page. 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. I'm still on the medication IDK what to do. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. The teeth were not fixable. Unfortunately this is the only dental care that is even remotely affordable. How good is someones quality of life when they are ashamed to smile and are in too much pain to eat!!! Im a vet tech and I do not make even close to enough to cover that. I wouldve chosen a different rout. Buprenorphine medicines are an important tool to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). I have 3 left to go and they come out May 4th. I already suffered with major depression before my teeth were destroyed and now it's substantially worse. Lina M. Khan was sworn in as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission on June 15, 2021. I have been on belbuca for 2 years. 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. The estimated number of prescriptions dispensed from U.S. outpatient retail and mail-order pharmacies increased from 11 million in 2014 to 16 million in 2020. I've had painful infections and several root canals. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. I was never told that my medication was the culprit of my severe tooth decay. I had perfect teeth before going on methadone and subs, never a single cavity. Im a single mom to a child with autism on a fixed income so to say it has been hard is an understatement. Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. This also has caused severe depression. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. 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. Ive had test run because he thought I had deeper issues like immune problems. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. Anyone knows how long it will take? I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. The medication helped save my life b[Show More]I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. Can someone let me know of any nationwide lawsuits I may be able to research? Before starting these, I had perfect teeth!

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