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. It may take another year to do so safely but it can be done. I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. The worst part was that I could not attend my fathers funeral in Germany since he passed away before I received my dentures and I was too ashamed to see my family and friends in such a state. I was quoted about 10k to fix it all. 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. My prescribing doctor just told my about the potential of losing teeth as a result of using Subutex in February 2022. I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. There are beginning to be many complaints about suboxone similar to yours. For help finding opioid treatment centers nearest to you, visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. People could start by telling the truth. That is probably a lot of us, including me. So much I had even told my husband that I didn't understand why 4 yrs after addiction my teeth were going to sh!t but not during addiction and that I must finally be paying for all that I had done before.Over the past several months I have been going through the process of getting all my teeth, I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. Ive had so many issues with my teeth and after 6 years on suboxone my teeth are breaking for no reason. I've had painful infections and several root canals. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. There needs to be a class action lawsuit. This also has cau. Ive always prided myself on having excellent teeth but in 6 months that all changed. Of the 305 cases, 113 mentioned two or more teeth were affected. I've been taken suboxone for more then 10 years and I've had so many dental issues. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. Buprenorphine isn't a full opioid, so it does not cause euphoria or a "high" feeling. She was prescribed OxyContin back when they told people it was non-habit forming. A new mouth you say? I wa, My teeth were damn near perfect before I started the tablets in late 2018 then my dr. moved me to strips as my body wasnt metabolizing the tablets well. They should be held responsible for many people for not warning patients of the dental risk. Ive spent more time at the dentist since I began suboxone than I have my entire life. I had to have all my teeth removed and get implant dentures at the age of 38 which cost me over $10,000. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. this whole story is made of lies and deception. I have a perpetual sore under my tongue from the medication! In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. I am 32 years old and need FULL set of dentures. I had a gorgeous smile and only ever had one cavity before going on Suboxone in 2012 with no warning about the risks to my smile My teeth are now rotting out of my head and I've got terrible tooth decay that I cannot afford to deal with! Suboxone and a similar medicine, Subutex, are both proven to help people with opioid addiction stay in recovery. Its ruined my life and body. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. We both started taking subutex at the same time and now,years later, we are both about to get dentures. I would appreciate help holding someone responsible for this. Buprenorphine was approved in 2002 as a tablet to be administered under the tongue to treat OUD. The worst part is that I don't have the money to get my teeth fixed! If you are wondering what to do, start bu calling the FDA and reporting it to a real person. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. I have no bottom teeth. What should health care professionals do? But when my teeth started to break and researched it and said suboxone was the main cause of tooth decay. I cant for the life of me understand why no one will take this case. I am going to check into filing a lawsuit, if not, a class action lawsuit against the makers of Buprenorphine! Leukemia, lymphoma and other cancer may be caused by benzene in Neutrogena, Aveeno, Coppertone and other sunscreens. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. Buprenorphine and other opioid agonist medications can reduce the saliva . I want to know what I need to do to get help with getting implants. My teeth got so bad about a year in I had all of them taken out. More 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. They should also schedule a visit with their dentist soon after starting to use this drug and inform their dentist they are taking buprenorphine. The packa. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. I need help. My heart breaks as she can only eat certain foods and has to stay away from others. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. I am 37 and have been embarrassed for 4 years! 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. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. Going to see a dentist but I know I cant afford $20,000 of dental work neither. 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. Anyone knows how long it will take? I have photos of my smile before starting Buprenorphine and current photos.. disgusting! Im so heartbroken. Hopefully somehow[Show More]Been on buprenorphine since 2010. 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. Avvo Rating: 10. 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. She will never get back the smiles lost and the opportunities she missed out on secondary to watching her mouth fall apart. Suboxone and methadone both royally destroy your teeth. 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 don't know what I'm going to do. And, its side effects are much like those of opioids: tooth decay is one of many. She cant eat or stand the oral pain much longer. I had perfect teeth before suboxone. Ive had test run because he thought I had deeper issues like immune problems. Ive started using my own voice about it and it keeps getting louder. Suzuki J, Park EM. I already suffered with major depression before my teeth were destroyed and now it's substantially worse. I stopped suboxone and went back to the methadone clinic bc in order to get the white Subutext pills (originals) u either had to be pregnant or nursing or have Hepatitis. Military service members between 2003 and 2015 may be eligible for a 3M earplug lawsuit payout over hearing damage or tinnitus. I had dentures at the age 32. She has been Suboxone free for 12+ years. I know someone with a similar situation. 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. 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 have four teeth remaining on my lowers, and they are also beyond repair. No doctor ever mentioned that this was an issue nor was it in my prescription info pamplet. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. Symphony Health Metys. . My other teeth are starting to rot and have holes literally in them. It hurts to eat and I constantly have to pick food out of the broken teeth. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. Idk why the dont make a sweetener free version like with liquid methadone doesnt take a genius to know that tak. Literally. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. Like the other comments I to have been on this medication for a couple of years know before my teeth were ok and now I have only four teeth left my doctor brought this to my attention about this medication causing tooth decay and rotting teeth it blew me away to here this I can't afford dentures if I would of knew this I may not have started using it I think there should be compensation for de, Like the other comments I to have been on this medication for a couple of years know before my teeth were ok and now I have only four teeth left my doctor brought this to my attention about this medication causing tooth decay and rotting teeth it blew me away to here this I can't afford dentures if I would of knew this I may not have started using it I think there should be compensation for dental cost and are lively hood I can't eat anything with out hurting, Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. Been on subx since 2013 and I now have now teeth. My husband is a disabled veteran and I take care of him so I don't have benefits. The makers of the opioid addiction treatment Suboxone have agreed to pay $300 million to settle allegations raised by several states, claiming Indivior falsely advertised the drug as safer and. Ask patients about their oral health history prior to prescribing treatment with a transmucosal buprenorphine medicine. Get real. Thanks. Hello Ive been on suboxne since 2009 I was always complemented on my smile and also had nice teeth then around 2012 my teeth started hurting and cracking I to stayed in the house I was very embarrassed to be seen and was always covering my mouth was never told about tooth decay now at 48 I had to get dentures and Im very hurt upset got bad anxiety and dentures are difficult to wear please help a[Show More]Hello Ive been on suboxne since 2009 I was always complemented on my smile and also had nice teeth then around 2012 my teeth started hurting and cracking I to stayed in the house I was very embarrassed to be seen and was always covering my mouth was never told about tooth decay now at 48 I had to get dentures and Im very hurt upset got bad anxiety and dentures are difficult to wear please help all of us who where never warned by any doctors and the manufacturer. Side effects of Tylenol may cause autism and ADHD among children exposed during pregnancy. I refused to take anymore. Im absolutely devastated.. this doesnt seem so fair :(. Just the pain alone I can't do anything. The most common treatment for the dental adverse events was tooth extraction/removal. Suboxone Class Action Lawsuit There have been more than thirty complaints filed with the FDA regarding suboxone film exposure. Should I still be worried about tooth decay cause the whole reason I switched to sublocade is because suboxone, any other film, and zubzolv all hurt my teeth the second I took them after a couple years taking 1 or the other. 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. 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 importan[Show More]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 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. 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. Premature infants fed Similac or Enfamil cow's milk formula faced increased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) or wrongful death. I lost 3 teeth. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! Before suboxone I had beautiful healthy teeth that I got a lot of compliments on. Never smoked meth or crack. 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. This is due to the acidity in Suboxone and the instructions for taking the medication. It had NO DECAY. How can I get new safety information on medicines Im prescribing or taking? When one is getting on Suboxone your focus is recovery NOT the other health issues that pop up. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. Doc changed me back to my old meds as of today. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. After researching this issue, I have learned that Suboxone weakens the bones around the teeth, thereby loosening the teeth, and they fall out. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. They should be held accountable. Patients shouldn't have to suffer like this!!! Everyone I've been on Suboxone my teeth are breaking like sticks I have no sexdrive can't remember hardly anything an I feel like crap all the time. 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. My mother didnt ask for any of this. I wouldve never of gotten on Suboxone. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? Buprenorphine is an opioid and works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. I been off suboxone for a 17months with no teeth left no sex drive and problems with focusing or memory problems! before the suboxone my teeth were in decent shape and now its problem after problem! Since 2012. Not cracked or nothing! I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. Ive been on suboxone for over 6 years and my teeth are making me sick now because they are rotting away. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. I was never warned of this being a sid, 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. Now I hate leaving my house because I am soooo embarrassed it literally makes me cry. I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. I couldnt even imagine the # of people who would sign up. I had a gorgeous smile and only ever had one cavity before going on Suboxone in 2012 with no warning about the risks to my smile My teeth are now rotting out of my head and I've got terrible tooth decay that I cannot afford to deal with! 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 cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last w. I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. I was vibrant, outgoing, and happy person. I couldnt even imagine the # of people who would sign up. Reported events include cavities/tooth decay, including rampant caries; dental abscesses/infection; tooth erosion; fillings falling out; and, in some cases, total tooth loss. That was years ago. I had perfect teeth before going on methadone and subs, never a single cavity. 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. Has to have teeth numbing otc meds for the pain. 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. 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. Soboxone saved my life when I started it in 2014 and have been on it off and on for years now. 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. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. Period. Since taking Suboxone my implants have come loose and I have few bottom teeth. I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. Spot the latest COVID scams, get compliance guidance, and stay up to date on FTC actions during the pandemic. Inform your health care professional if you have a history of tooth problems, including cavities. I had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. Unfortunately this is the only dental care that is even remotely affordable. I am immensely disappointed in the lack of communication about these life altering side effects from the the makers of these drugs since they took everything from memy confidence, my looks, my self-esteem, and my Completely removed ALL adrenaline in my body along with sex drive!! I now have had to have all top teeth pulled and now I have a denture in place. I am originally fro[Show More]I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. Now Im 33, and I'm getting full bottom dental implants. I look forward to hearing back from you, thanks for your time. Complete and submit the report Online.Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178. Go read the fine print. The packaging has no warning of losing teeth. Before starting these, I had perfect teeth! 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". With all of that being said. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. I think suboxone makers should pay me back for all my dental treatment plus years of suffering! Medications affected by the warning include Zubsolv, manufactured by Orexo, and Suboclade manufactured by Indivior. Suboxone can cause tooth decay in addition to other dental health issues. I have been on Suboxone since 2017, unaware that's the reason for my dental issues as my Dr never mentioned it. This had been the worst time of my life! I had one cavity until I started having problems in my 40s. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. 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. 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? So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. Within months they all started falling out. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. Over this time my teeth have rapidly declined. 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. Howd she do it? Wish I would of at least been told to take precautions. Can someone let me know of any nationwide lawsuits I may be able to research? My mother has chronic back/neck pain secondary to genetics as well as old injuries. This is criminal. The lawsuit, filed Sept. 23 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Division of Pennsylvania, accuses the company of . This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. Never smoked meth or crack. . Looking to see if there is a suboxone class action for dental problems. Ive started using my own voice about it and it keeps getting louder. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. 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! In and out of rehabs nothing really worked for me until Suboxone. However, it has WRECKED my teeth. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. Lawyers reject these cases, saying they are "unwinnable" So where do we turn? I still have my bottom teeth. Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding a[Show More]Started taking Suboxone in 2009 (orange octagons) when they were first released in Alabama for 2-3yrs its was an "all natural" with ZERO side effects. I have had 6 teeth removed. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. I had four teeth pulled this year. Something HAS TO BE DONE!! Been Prescribed Suboxone as medicated assisted treatment program Im losing my teeth and withdrawal symptoms keep me afraid of coming off of Suboxone Im trying as we speak to wean but its been years now and I hate it does nothing for me. I was never warned about tooth loss. I've been on suboxone since 2012 and my teeth are complete shit now. The companies agreed to pay $60 million to consumers to settle the FTC charges. I even tried mitigating the problem with prescription dry mouth gel once I realized what was happening, no help. I had surgery which caused complications and was put on a very high mg of pain meds by my Dr. Nearly all of my once perfect teeth have cavities that the dentists wo. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! Now I'm having to live with the too. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. I still have problems. 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. This also has caused severe depression. Your dentist can customize a tooth decay prevention plan for you. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. My teeth r just shattering when I eat anything these days and I can't afford dental work unless I get my decayed teeth pulled forever because I make to little money at my job. These people need new teeth!! 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. I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. I did not abuse my medication, I took them as my Dr said and was on them over a year. Everyone knows how long you have to wait for a den[Show More]Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. 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. I want my smile instead of avoid or covering my mouth. 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. Then fill out their form, which they won't respond to, but it is the only way they track these "adverse ef. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. 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. 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." 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. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! Countless hours of pain and suffering, I have been taking suboxone for along time. According to the alert, the FDA is already aware of over 300 cases of dental problems, of which 131 have been classified as serious. 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 have no bottom teeth. I now have to be embarrassed of my teeth everyday for the rest of my life. I would have gone a different route if I would have been told that this medication would[Show More]I had perfect teeth. The medication helped save my life but has also caused me heartache and pain. 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 cant afford to help her pay for implants or dentires. Not cracked or nothing! Otherwise, the judge will just say its up to you to take care of your teeth after you put stuff in your mouth probably, I dunno Theres something to thisprobably in 20 years from now theyll admit to it. I unfortunately lost all of my teeth 4 years ago not knowing it was suboxone. Was using suboxone for over 10yrs and was never told about tooth decay issue due to the meds. Because they never included tooth decay in their disclaimers. Our treatment options are limited to extractions without sedation and temporary dentures of the poorest quality that are made by dental students. I would have NEVER took his medication had I known that it would ruin my perfect teeth. 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!! While the FDA indicates it believes the benefits of buprenorphine still outweigh the risks, the agency is requiring a new warning be added to the prescribing information and the patient Medication Guide for all buprenorphine-containing medicines dissolved in the mouth. The average age of the patients in this case series was 41.8 years (range 18-71), and the median time to diagnosis was 24.25 months (range 0.5-182).
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