But I need to get my life going so I need to have an acceptable to society smile in order to achieve a job to survive. 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. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. 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 have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. A new mouth you say? 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 removed. Counsel OUD patients they should use their buprenorphine only as prescribed and should not stop it because they can experience serious consequences, including relapse, misuse or abuse of other opioids, overdose, and death. Countless hours of pain and suffering, I have been taking suboxone for along time. For me and my body tried and true used for close to 50 years methadone worked just fine. Good point. 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 have been taking Zubsolve for almost 3 years now and my teeth are just rotting away ! My husband is a disabled veteran and I take care of him so I don't have benefits. Counsel patients that severe and extensive tooth decay, tooth loss, and tooth fracture have been reported with the use of this medicine and it is important to visit their dentist to closely monitor their teeth. I been off suboxone for a 17months with no teeth left no sex drive and problems with focusing or memory problems! Now, when the hell is someone gonna give a crap enough to move forward with representation for us? I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beautiful smile and now it's disgusting. Why is sublocade included? Buprenorphine medicines are an important tool to treat OUD. I was NEVER EVER told this could happen, etc or I would have never agreed to this medication. Had I known this maybe I would've chose a different front medication or just make sure I could afford having more dental checkups, Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also cu, Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also currently go to get my teeth deep cleaned now every 3 months just to save what teeth I have left bc I cant afford 20k to replace The pain is unbearable My self esteem has been destroyed Im on a fixed income which is a struggle just to pay for my teeth cleanings every 3 months I would have never taken Suboxone if I would have known abt the dental issues it causes for there are other options out there & unfortunately now its too late for me, I started on Subutex in 2017 and after about a year was switched to suboxone. I am so depressed about my teeth. I had perfect teeth before suboxone. Anyone knows how long it will take? I now have the worst teeth ever most of them gone and cant afford to get new teeth unless I get dentures. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. This was of course, a lie. I work remotely now, because I'm so embarrassed! Before suboxone I had beautiful healthy teeth that I got a lot of compliments on. Just the pain alone I can't do anything. 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming[Show More]Im a 37 year old mother of 2 thats been on suboxone for 10 years. Genetics, and the drug suboxone have a major part in your dental health. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. 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. Flash forward to 2020 and although my dental hygiene isnt the most stellar, Im going to need thousands in dental work. Im not wasting any time. Ive had test run because he thought I had deeper issues like immune problems. In September, attorneys general from 35 states and the District of Columbia joined in a lawsuit against one drugmaker - Indivior - for violating antitrust laws by trying to extend its monopoly over Suboxone, a drug used to treat opioid addiction by reducing cravings.. Listen NONE of us were warned. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. Never smoked meth or crack. [Show More]Listen NONE of us were warned. The comprehensive approach of buprenorphine combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. Patients should wait at least 1 hour before brushing their teeth after using the medicine, which will allow the mouth to gradually return to oral homeostasis and avoid any mechanical damage that may occur due to brushing. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. 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. Period. And now theres no way I can afford 6 crowns and 3 root canals. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. I lost 3 teeth. About 2-3 years in my teeth began breaking off at the gumline, ended up having to have full implants both top and bottom. I am only 30 years old. This comprehensive MAT approach is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD, and can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. Im afraid to eat half the time because I am scared my teeth will break or fall out because of how they feel. I look forward to hearing back from you, thanks for your time. With that being said my teeth are in absolute terrible condition now. 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. Little did we know Suboxone wasnt going to be the magic pill we all thought it would be. Spot the latest COVID scams, get compliance guidance, and stay up to date on FTC actions during the pandemic. 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. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? My first tooth broke while I was eating a hamburger!! I was never told that my medication was the culprit of my severe tooth decay. I've had painful infections and several root canals. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2013;15:PCC.13l01533. Now, I rarely smile and when I do I cover my mouth! I've had multiple root canals recently, a tooth just pulled, another tooth just crumbled apart so i have 1/2 a tooth there and the rest are so sensitive and I can see cavities that need to be filled. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. Buprenorphine is an opioid and works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. I now have full dentures at only 41yo because all I had left were shattered and broken fragments of what used to be my teeth. I lost 3 teeth. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. Too bad insurance wont cover it and most people that run clinics are crooks. 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. I have permanent infection in my jaw/gums that just won't go away even after finishing antibiotics. It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they are more exposed to the Suboxone as it dissolves. Leukemia, lymphoma and other cancer may be caused by benzene in Neutrogena, Aveeno, Coppertone and other sunscreens. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. Always pain and Infection. 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. Newly-revealed internal documents reveal Syngenta suspected a connection between Paraquat and Parkinson's disease, and other health risks, for decades. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. 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!! 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. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. One broke off at the gum line, I just went to the dentist this week and they referred me to an oral suergon , the tooth next to that has a chunk that fell out & they are trying to do a root canal (if my insurance approves it) & I have other issues that they will work on after but those are the most 2 serious right now. teeth were rottening ,it cost me over 4000 plus dollars ,i have to wear dentures rest of my life , Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also cu[Show More]Suboxone completely ruined my teeth after 12 years of being on it I currently have no back/cracked teeth & my oral surgeon has quoted me 20k to repair/replace Because my teeth are either missing or broken I also struggle with digestive issues from not being able to chew my food properly I suffer with pain every single day I had good teeth before being prescribed Suboxone (I have proof) I also currently go to get my teeth deep cleaned now every 3 months just to save what teeth I have left bc I cant afford 20k to replace The pain is unbearable My self esteem has been destroyed Im on a fixed income which is a struggle just to pay for my teeth cleanings every 3 months I would have never taken Suboxone if I would have known abt the dental issues it causes for there are other options out there & unfortunately now its too late for me. My daughter has beens taking suboxone for years. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. Report a Serious Problem to MedWatch I cannot get used to that. Side effects of Tylenol may cause autism and ADHD among children exposed during pregnancy. 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. Suboxone weakens the bones around your teeth so they fall out. I have paid the dentist so much money for root canals and crowns and posts and fillings!!! It's no coincidence that I've lost only bottom teeth considering that they a[Show More]I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. Its absolutely heartbreaking I cry because I used to have a beautiful smile. They should be held responsible for many people for not warning patients of the dental risk. Your dentist can customize a tooth decay prevention plan for you. Let's not scare people into getting on a life saving medication because there may be a way for people to win some money now, all of a sudden. We require combined karma > 5. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. 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! My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. Your comment has been sent to the mods for approval because you do not meet our minimum karma requirement. I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. Booked another appointment at a different place wait 6 months the oral surgeon had a baby and wont be in. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. _removed_. The best of luck to you. 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. My dental problems got so bad after starting subutex, and someone should be held responsible. I have cavities on every single tooth, and another one broke just last week. 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. Big pharma needs to be held accountable for this. It hurts to eat and I constantly have to pick food out of the broken teeth. I lost 3 teeth. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. Before suboxone I had beautiful healthy teeth that I got a lot of compliments on. Buprenorphine works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! It had NO DECAY. This was of course, a lie. God only knows what it's doing to our bones. 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 was on suboxone for several years. So many of us are in the same situation. The FDA also recommends patients inform their doctor if they have a history of tooth problems, including cavities, when starting this medication. Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. Provide some details about your potential case, which will be submitted for review by a lawyer. I hope a class action comes out of the thousands of people in the same situation as myself. I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. It's so unfair to so many people and they should be held accountable for valuing money over peoples lives! We regained our lives past opioid addiction maintaining healthy lifestyles, enjoying our children and advancing in our careers. Multiple cases were reported in patients with no prior history of dental problems. One broke off at the gum line, I just went to the dentist this week and they referred me to an oral suergon , the tooth next to that has a chunk that fell out & they are trying to do a root canal (if my insurance appro. Suzuki J, Mittal L, Woo SB. As a result, buprenorphine can help prevent opioid withdrawal symptoms, as well as decrease intense cravings for opiates like heroin or painkillers. Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. My dentist has been totally stumped about my mouth!! If you have a class action lawsuit going, I volunteer as your star witness. Patients using the medication to treat opioid use disorder can take extra steps to reduce the risk of dental problems, the FDA indicates. Literally. It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! 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. I already suffered with major depression before my teeth were destroyed and now it's substantially worse. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. I want my smile instead of avoid or covering my mouth. 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. 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. It can help sustain recovery and prevent or reduce opioid overdose. I wouldve never of gotten on Suboxone. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. 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 wish I was rich. 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!!! I am having major expensive dental issues and have lost numerous teeth. My teeth are basically gone and I used to have a pretty smile. 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. Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. It had NO DECAY. 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. 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 am only 30 years old. I still have more work due. I will get a lawsuit going one way or another. 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. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. Had all my top teeth pulled year ago. Within months they all started falling out. 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. The teeth were not fixable. I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. I get it for all the oral forms. Whoever made the Suboxone needs to pay for them. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. In the beginning, when my first few molars began crumbling, I was told its not related. Likely, 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. After the medication has fully dissolved in the oral mucosa, patients should gently rinse their teeth and gums with water and then swallow. I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. 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. Ive had to have 5 teeth removed and I have a partial that comes in and out. I had dentures at the age 32. My dental problems have impacted my facial structure, my mental health, and overall quality of life more than I could've ever guessed. The opioid addiction treatment is given as a pill or tab that dissolves under the tongue or inside of the cheek. I wish this I knew that before I starting taking this crap! 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. Why is sublocade included? The packaging has no warning of losing teeth. She was never informed there have been reports of tooth decay using this medication long term. So hang in there. I had perfect teeth. He has 5 teeth remaining on the bottom. I am now 30 years old and I began taking suboxone 7 or 8 years ago with good dental health. It had NO DECAY. I still have more work due. I was never told suboxone did this kind of damage! I have lost 4 teeth and I am losing more as a result of using Subutex 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. Now it finally makes sense. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to ge[Show More]I have been on suboxone since 2014. Then fill out their form, which they won't respond to, but it is the only way they track these "adverse effect" Then report if you are clinically depressed from losing your teeth and your looks. The first broken tooth happened in 2020 which was over a year after suboxone was prescribed to me. Its devastating absolutely devastating to lose your teeth this young after having a beautiful smile. The medication comes in a tablet and film form. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. This is due to the acidity in Suboxone and the instructions for taking the medication. I brush, floss, and use mouth wash, still cavities and decay. I have no bottom teeth. 40k out of pocket dental work. Now I'm having to live with the tooth pain and suffering from suboxone and I can't afford to be able to pay 10,000 dollars or more to fix the issue. I was on methadone for years transferred to suboxone & its done more harm on my teeth than when i was using drugs. 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 I would not have been able to do any of that without it. buprenorphine as the best drug to treat neonatal abstinence, NEC Similac Alimentum Lawsuit Alleges Abbott Failed To Disclose Risk of Severe Intestinal Disease for Newborns, CPSC Issues Baby Trend Stroller Warning After Death Linked to Detachable Canopy, Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Information and Updates, Lawyers to Meet with Hair Relaxer MDL Judge During Initial Status Conference March 2nd, Hair Relaxer Chemicals Caused Uterine Cancer, Lawsuit Alleges, Paraquat Sprayed on Family Farm Led to Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, Lawsuit Claims, Parkinson's Disease Cases Diagnosed Each Year Are 50% Higher Than Prior Estimates, With Increased Incidents in Certain Areas. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. Im online often and didnt see it once. Because we come to a narrow precipice where I have to decide whether or not I'm going to probably lose my job because I'm gonna have to cold turkey this medicine at some point and I would rather lose my job and go cold turkey than to live without my teeth. And if not that, having to live with ourselves knowing that our decision to make our lives better and ditch opioids has now caused us to lose our teeth. Been on subx since 2013 and I now have now teeth. Ive spent more time[Show More]I have been on suboxone since 2016, Im in the process of being tapered off of it. 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. 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. The medication helped save my life b. I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. Regular adherence to buprenorphine to treat OUD reduces withdrawal symptoms and the desire to use opioids, without causing the cycle of highs and lows associated with opioid misuse. Both kids born on it. This was of course, a lie. I have lost all my back molars on the left upper side and now I am experiencing issues with the front eye tooth. How can I get new safety information on medicines Im prescribing or taking? I still have my bottom teeth. Someone else's job to do the right thing for God sakes, When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! The medication helped save my life b[Show More]I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. I don't leave my house, I'm cautious when talking or smiling because I don't want anyone to see my rotting teeth. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. I had surgery which caused complications and was put on a very high mg of pain meds by my Dr.