suboxone teeth lawsuit

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! For me and my body tried and true used for close to 50 years methadone worked just fine. The FTC is currently reviewing claims and will post updates here when we have more information. I needed it for 2 weeks. I've been prescribed them for 9.5 years now. Dont judge unless youve lived it. In the last 2 years, my front teeth are now loose and Im at risk of them falling out. I was never warned. 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. Well imagine my surprise when I find out that this crisis of mine is actually a nationwide epidemic. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. Was on perks for 2 years and my teeth where PERFECT. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! Not cracked or nothing! Informed Consent is the law. 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. Flash forward to 2020 and although my dental hygiene isnt the most stellar, Im going to need thousands in dental work. And now theres no way I can afford 6 crowns and 3 root canals. My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. 0. I've had antibiotics 4 times in 3 months because of it. 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. 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 couldnt even imagine the # of people who would sign up. 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! I wish they would have told me about this when I first started the medicine 6 years ago and before it destroyed almost every Toth in my mouth. Im afraid to eat half the time because I am scared my teeth will break or fall out because of how they feel. 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. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. Class action lawsuit. NOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship. I still have my bottom teeth. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. I can relate to so many of you! I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. 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. I work remotely now, because I'm so embarrassed! (760) 891-5767. Do not suddenly stop taking your buprenorphine medicine without first talking to your health care professional as it could lead to serious consequences, including relapse to opioid misuse or abuse that could result in overdose and death. I've been taking Belbuca 450mcg 2x a day for over 4 years. Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! 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. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. 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 was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. I began taking Suboxone to simply stop taking 3-4 loratabs a day[Show More]I am disgusted with this company, the doctors who pushed it as a miracle with little to no side effects when in fact it was the opposite. I 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. People often refer to us as the happiest couple theyve ever known; I would say the happiest people who never smile. 3 months ago they finally warned us in group and i said i knew it,i knew my teeth were rapidly messing up. One by one, my teeth started falling out. I had dentures at the age 32. I am not 31 years old and am having horrible dental problems. Idk why the dont make a sweetener free version like with liquid methadone doesnt take a genius to know that tak. God only knows what it's doing to our bones. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. No withdrawals! The prescribing and patient information will also include strategies to maintain or improve oral health while undergoing treatment with these medicines. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Provide additional contact information if you want an attorney to review your comments and contact you about a potential case. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decayin[Show More]I believe suboxone was the reason my oral health declined. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. At proper doses, buprenorphine also decreases the pleasurable effects of other opioids, making misuse of them less appealing. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! It's embarrassing and has caused a serious problem in my overall quality of life! The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. I have partial top dentures now! 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 never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. Suboxone has decayed my teeth so bad the dentist wants to put crowns on many of them, I want to sue them. Ive started using my own voice about it and it keeps getting louder. 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. I never had any problems with my teeth until I started taking this medication. I am having the last four teeth removed from my uppers on 4/22/22, as they are beyond repair. Weve both suffered through many many abscesses and have had multiple teeth pulled and spent soooo many nights suffering with tooth aches. You think you would told about side effects of this magnitude. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The FDA's Drug Review Process: Ensuring Drugs Are Safe and Effective Think It Through: Managing the Benefits and Risks of Medicines Contact FDA For More Info 855-543-DRUG (3784) and press 4. You sound stupid , jUsT BrUsH yOuR tEeTh, sorry bud,.. the shit effects the roots, you aint brushing that shit. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. I had perfectly healthy teeth before taking this poison. 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. On Suboxone, in EXCRUCIATING PAIN, Dentist doesn't know what suboxone is. Now I'm having to live with the too. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. Then I have to have some kind of surgery before I can even get dentures and that's not till August. I would appreciate help holding someone responsible for this. Leukemia, lymphoma and other cancer may be caused by benzene in Neutrogena, Aveeno, Coppertone and other sunscreens. Two cracked and one in the FRONT, popped out and caught it in my hand. Buprenorphine works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. I needed it for 2 weeks. Since buprenorphine was approved, we identified 305 cases of dental problems (131 cases classified as serious) with buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth. Toothache here and there and I hate 2 root canals didnt think anything of it. Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. There needs to be a class action lawsuit over this How much money have the pharmaceutical companies made on this drug? Ive been on suboxon for about 20yreas Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2013;15:PCC.13l01533. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. And of course no matter how bad it gets, it's too hard to stop bc they never told any of us from day 1 how addictive they actually were! Ive[Show More]Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. 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. My prescribing doctor just told my about the potential of losing teeth as a result of using Subutex in February 2022. I cannot get used to that. I have lost 11 teeth, had one root canal, need 3 more fillings and dentures. Suboxone and a similar medicine, Subutex, are both proven to help people with opioid addiction stay in recovery. The packa[Show More]I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. My first tooth broke while I was eating a hamburger!! I'm finally free of this drug that literally destroyed my body. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. 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 am in need of dentures, now. 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. While a We hope to provide accurate, evidence-based information about Suboxone, resources for those interested in starting Suboxone, and support for those currently taking Suboxone. Id love to hear from others , My daughter is hospitalized because of suboxone and her teeth are falling out my god shut down these clinics all they want is your 400.00 a month my daughter is fighting for her life due to this suboxone, All my teeth rotted out at a fairly young age from suboxone. I been off suboxone for a 17months with no teeth left no sex drive and problems with focusing or memory problems! And I had no prior dental problems before 2013 besides braces when I was in high school so actually I had pretty nice and taken care of teeth before I was ever prescribed this medication. I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. And not to mention, there may be a lawsuit against the makers of suboxone now too? 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". 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 only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. I have been on suboxone since 2014. And now theres no way I can afford 6 crowns and 3 root canals. My teeth are falling apart & i feel so embarresed & i have always kept brushing my teeth but they seem to just be getting worse Is this lawsuit in CANADA???.. 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 that time I will be close to a year with no dentures and it's really embarrassing. In the beginning, when my first few molars began crumbling, I was told its not related. 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[Show More]Looking to see if there is a suboxone class action for dental problems. [Show More]I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. I began taking Suboxone to simply stop taking 3-4 loratabs a day to combat anxiety for about a year. 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. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. She has no idea why because she takes care of them. Lawyers reject these cases, saying they are "unwinnable" So where do we turn? Switched to Subzolv bc of the nodding a. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. Then fight to get. 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 cannot get used to that. 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". Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. I could not figure out why in the world I was losing my teeth! If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. I'm 38 yes old and it has ruined everything about my life! In 26 cases, patients had no prior history of dental problems. Then fill out their form, which they won't respond to, but it is the only way they track these "adverse ef[Show More]People could start by telling the truth. 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. I never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. Suboxone Problems - The Class Action News Data 2010-2020. Been on buprenorphine since 2010. I too was prescribed suboxone for years. Now I've had to have about $10,000 worth of work just in the last 2 years alone! 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. 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. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. I would have gone a different route if I would have been told that this medication would. Suboxone Class Action Lawsuit There have been more than thirty complaints filed with the FDA regarding suboxone film exposure. Period. Buprenorphine medicines are an important tool to treat OUD. I was given Suboxone so I could stop taking pain medication for an injury. I'm 38 yes old and it has ruined everything about my life! Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. My top teeth were implants from a wreck I had as a teenager. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. Before starting these, I had perfect teeth! Reported events include cavities/tooth decay, including rampant caries; dental abscesses/infection; tooth erosion; fillings falling out; and, in some cases, total tooth loss. 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. 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". If you have a class action lawsuit going, I volunteer as your star witness. According to the FTC, Reckitt Benckiser and Indivior conspired together to maximize Suboxone profits at the expense of consumers. I have been prescribed Suboxone for 4 years. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! I literally had near perfect teeth and now I'm missing 4 that literally just disintegrated n fell out and 2 more that are about halfway gone at this point. 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. I'm so depressed I'd rather die then live like 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. There's a new suboxone class-action lawsuit filed against Reckitt Benckiser & Indivior. FTC Opioid Addiction Treatment Suboxone Lawsuit Claim Form Deadline: December 1, 2020 Who's Eligible: U.S. consumers who were prescribed Suboxone Film between March 1, 2013 and Feb. 28, 2019 are eligible to file a claim for this FTC settlement. My teeth got so bad about a year in I had all of them taken out. 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. The constant agony. 8-year Top Contributor. Likely 4 root canals still coming. 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. 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. Lol This can happen with anyone though. 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. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. I refused to take anymore. 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. Someone should be responsible for the damage, bc we can not afford to fix our teeth properly. Anyone knows how long it will take? I have been on suboxone over the last several years and had more dental issues than one would ever want to have. Suboxone has taken away so many things from my mother, but it also has taken away so much from our family. How embarrassing for me anyway. Buprenorphine was approved in 2002 as a tablet to be administered under the tongue to treat OUD. I look forward to hearing back from you, thanks for your time. She trusted her provider to have her best interest at heart and was lied to. Little did we know Suboxone wasnt going to be the magic pill we all thought it would be. I never had a single cavity until age 39, and Im only 45. 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. The FTC says that these companies violated antitrust laws by preventing patients from choosing lower-priced generic versions of the drug. https://theclassactionnews.com/drugs-pharmaceuticals/suboxone-problems/.

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