I have no bottom teeth. If you have a class action lawsuit going, I volunteer as your star witness. I lost 3 teeth. 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. Informed Consent is the law. All in the name of profit. The comprehensive approach of buprenorphine combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies is often one of the most effective ways to treat OUD. The FTC says that these companies violated antitrust laws by preventing patients from choosing lower-priced generic versions of the drug. I am barely 50 years old and have to wear a complete upper denture. Something needs to be done to rectify the trauma that has been done to patients teeth!!! I have a root canal Monday for another broken tooth. 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. Ive been taking suboxone for like 14 yrs and never was told about the effect on my teeth. Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. The cost of fixing my teeth is in the tens of thousa. Hopefully somehow. 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. Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. 2 minor cavities but besides that perfect. Butterflyangel46. That is probably a lot of us, including me. What should health care professionals do? You think you would told about side effects of this magnitude. After getting on subs with in the first 2 years my teeth literally was starting to crumble. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. Im determined to take back our dignity, and show our daughters how to advocate for themselves, fight for whats right, and expose what is wrong!! The injuries reported include dental decay, loss of teeth, cavities (dental caries), and tooth destruction. I am not 31 years old and am having horrible dental problems. I've been taking Belbuca 450mcg 2x a day for over 4 years. 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. Regular exposure to chemicals in hair relaxer may cause uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries. Despite this, the benefits of buprenorphine medicines clearly outweigh the risks. FDA is warning that cases of dental adverse events, some severe, have been reported following the use of transmucosal buprenorphine-containing medicines. my husband and I have both been prescribed Suboxone for several years with no knowledge of potential tooth decay, my husband lost all his teeth, and now has dentures at 31, and I also have had multiple fillings and teeth pulled, and issues. Our time on Suboxone cost us out smiles and confidence. 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. Both of us have lost almost all of our teeth completely. 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. Its ruined my self esteem and everything. 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. Before suboxone I had beautiful healthy teeth that I got a lot of compliments on. My husband had to have his whole bottom pulled last year. She was not counseled to swish water or wait an hour after taking to brush teeth. Patients should tell the dentist about all medicines they take, including buprenorphine. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. I'm in my 40's and I have been on Subutex for about 4yrs. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. Find out if you may be eligible for a hearing loss settlement. Patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) may have a higher incidence of poor dental health;4however, many cases described severe dental issues in patients with no reported prior history of dental problems (n=26). Likely 4 root canals still coming. This was of course, a lie. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. I was told I have prettty much no enamel on my teeth.. That is probably a lot of us, including me. I been on suboxone for almost 3 years now and yes it has saved my life but also now my teeth are all crumbling and breaking. I have been on This medication for 8 years. Buprenorphine and other opioid agonist medications can reduce the saliva . I did not abuse my medication, I took them as my Dr said and was on them over a year. Ive tried to get help with dentures but have no money. 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???.. This has cost over $50,000 in damages to repair. Ive spent more time at the dentist since I began suboxone than I have my entire life. 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. That was years ago. I wish I wouldve known this was going to happen. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. Multiple cases were reported in patients with no prior history of dental problems. Im only 37 and am completely toothless and have paid over $3000 for dental work and still have lots more to go. I get it for all the oral forms. Suboxen saved my life, but if I would have known about the withdrawals and the tooth decay I would have never started taking them. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. The worst part is that I don't have the money to get my teeth fixed! funny thing is before this medicine I never had any issues with my teeth they were much whiter no cavities and a year after being on bupernorphine BAM dentist visit problem after problem! Between these drug companies first failing to tell people how addictive opiates were, to then prescribing these as an alternative and failing to disclose the effects on your teeththey have ruined so many lives!! I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. I have been on belbuca for 2 years. I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. My husband is a disabled veteran and I take care of him so I don't have benefits. Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. They want to make that !!!! I lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. I have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication causes this and of course the only answer I get is not that I'm aware of. It was a very upsetting time since I could not find the culprit, thus I made sure to pay even more attention to my teeth and followed an excellent oral health regimenwithout success. I am not 31 years old and am having horrible dental problems. I have no bottom teeth. Listen NONE of us were warned. I have been on Suboxone to treat opioid dependence. 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! 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. 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. Literally. Its not just our teeth thats missing, ..its our lives. 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 never had any major dental issues until after taking this medication. She cant eat or stand the oral pain much longer. And now theres no way I can afford 6 crowns and 3 root canals. I am only 30 years old. 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've been in Suboxone since 2012. I was NEVER warned from doctors or pharmacy about the damage this medication will cause. There are beginning to be many complaints about suboxone similar to yours. I am 42 years old.Ive been a Suboxn patient off and on for over 10 years.My smile used to be my favorite thing about myself.Now i cover my mouth when i laugh.All of my teeth are either gone or rotten.If someone would have warned me i would never have chanced it.If this is true that this medicine possibly cost patients their teeth..then i would absolutely say that they should pay to replace. I wouldve chosen a different rout. A friend of mine isnt on any medication at all and she has dental problems as well. I had ZERO dental problems before I started taking Suboxone. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3907320/, Sublingual Buprenorphine and Dental Problems: A Case Series, My teeth were horrible from meth and heroin use prior to subs. That was years ago. Dentist said its not due to dental hygiene - my gums are great. 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! Many patients experienced significant dental decay and required $50,000 in restorative work. i took Suboxone back in 2012 and I am experiencing major dental problems. My mom never wanted to become addicted to a narcotic. They actually said to leave it under your tongue as long as possible. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. By the time I was 25yrs old (3 years on Suboxone) I was having to get teeth removed. I wait 6 months and the oral surgeon isnt there. When we all know they were well aware of the dental problems it would cause. Something HAS TO BE DONE!! 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. *The cases were reported to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. I had a beautiful smile, and I worked in professional positions, which I can no longer do. I want to know what I need to do to get help with getting implants. I am up late again due to another infection in my teeth. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. 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. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. 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. I was never warned. I even tried mitigating the problem with prescription dry mouth gel once I realized what was happening, no help. Ive been on suboxone 4 years and have had to get all my teeth removed, 2 dental surgeries, and am in the process of getting dentures or denture implants. I have four lower teeth left but within a few month after I received a deep cleaning, my remaining teeth are now in such bad shape as well that my dentists is not sure if they can be saved or strong enough to hold a partial. The embarrassment and shame I feel is unbearable!! Including teeth. However, the FDA indicates there have been more than 300 cases of tooth decay and dental problems reported among patients, most commonly involving tooth decay among users in their 40s, but dental problems have also been seen among those as young as 18 years old. They should at least inform patients prior that this could be a side effect. 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. In 26 cases, patients had no prior history of dental problems. Now I stuck at 32 with no teeth and cant af. I was supposed to be weaned after four months (per my doctor). Over a span of 2 years, I have lost 3 healthy teeth as a result of taking Suboxone. 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! I'm sorry there's so many ignorant morons on your thread. This will require expert testimony from one or more dentist and other medical professionals familiar with the effects of the drug. I only have 7 left on the bottom and I keep infection. I have done everything I possibly can to prevent them from falling but sadly I believe I will need a dental bridge. 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. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. I would appreciate your help. People complimented me on my teeth, and it became a source of pride. 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. Currently have 3.5 teeth left which will be removed next month so I can get dentures. Id love to know how many other people were told by dentists and doctors that it doesnt affect the teeth(2002-2017). my husband and I have both been prescribed Suboxone for several years with no knowledge of potential tooth decay, my husband lost all his teeth, and now has dentures at 31, and I also have had multiple fillings and teeth pulled, and issues. 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. People could start by telling the truth. You will get it figured out :), I agree. I need justice! I notice it and I have great looking teeth. After a couple years of use my teeth literally started crumbling about to the point they would break off to the gum. 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.