This is ridicules and the manufactures needs to be held accountable for this. It tasted terrible and made me feel weird. My teeth are literally breaking off, crumbling and rotting! Since 2012. 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. Idk why the dont make a sweetener free version like with liquid methadone doesnt take a genius to know that taking a drug that gives you dry mouth thats full of sweetener and citric acid under the tongue up to multiple times a day would cause tooth decay. So much that my dentist said as along as I keep taking care of them I may never need major dental work. 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. Im not wasting any time. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decayin. _removed_. These companies, including the FDA care nothing about us. 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 lost all of my teeth 3 to 4 years after starting suboxone. Literally. I was never told that this could be an adverse effect from this drug. Philips DreamStation, CPAP and BiPAP machines sold in recent years may pose a risk of cancer, lung damage and other injuries. . Ive[Show More]Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. I've had painful infections and several root canals. My mouth is in so much pain all the t. I had no cavities, perfect white teeth for the last 25 years. Since I started this medication Ive had nothing but problems. 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. I had all my dental repairs up to date and during the past 5 years on suboxone my teeth have gotten horrible. I had perfect teeth before going on methadone and subs, never a single cavity. I had beautiful teeth before I started this medication and I never had any dental issues either until I started suboxone. 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. I cannot get used to that. The medication helped save my life b. I was prescribed Suboxone several times from 2010 to 2028. I was always complimented when I was younger about how straight and white my teeth were. Looking to see if there is a suboxone class action for dental problems. . Im thinking my teeth are heading in the same direction. this whole story is made of lies and deception. 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. I never had problems with my teeth, yet slowly my dental health became worse without an obvious cause. The FTC says that these companies violated antitrust laws by preventing patients from choosing lower-priced generic versions of the drug. When compared to methadone, Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) has a different kind of chemical makeup. Been on suboxone for 5 years teeth were in good shape and now I barley have any healthy teeth left. I am originally fro[Show More]I have taken Subutex/Suboxone for about 15 years as an off label prescription for pain. I'm assuming they will fix our teeth, because right now, the insurance program that I have will. How good is someones quality of life when they are ashamed to smile and are in too much pain to eat!!! 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. Patients using buprenorphine medicines dissolved in the mouth should take extra steps to help lessen the risk of serious dental 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. 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. Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. When I started taking Buprenorphine over 4 yrs ago I had BEAUTIFUL teeth! I have been unable to stop using this drug because the withdrawal is excruciating. I live in Talkeetna, alaska. 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. I hardly go out anymore because I used to have a beau[Show More]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 been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. My husband and I both started taking Suboxone in 2015. I need help. I have been on suboxone for almost 4 years and I am 4 years sober. In 10 years I've never once had a medical provider tell me about the potential dental problems caused by this medication. The cherry on top of all this is dealin, Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. They should be held accountable. Reply I can't say that I regret taking Suboxone because it truly saved my life. Then after getting on Sub, at my next dental appt 6 months later I had more than 15 cavities and a ton of tooth decay. This will require expert testimony from one or more dentist and other medical professionals familiar with the effects of the drug. The FTC is currently reviewing claims and will post updates here when we have more information. This was of course, a lie. However, the benefits of buprenorphine medicines for OUD and pain management clearly outweigh the risks. Anyone knows how long it will take? 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. Now I have gaps where my teeth used to be, and also broken teeth that fall out in chunks. 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. 2 minor cavities but besides that perfect. By neither her physician nor the pharmacist. Today, Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and the leader of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), released the following statement in response to recent FDA guidance on how to prevent the use of buprenorphine from leading to tooth decay. 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. I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. If Id have known Id not taken the medicine. Never in my life did i even have a cavity my smile was my pride. Brushing your teeth has nothing to do with what the OP is asking about, reading the fine print has nothing to do with what the OP is asking, you know why? I used opiates for a year before starting suboxone. Its only my bottom 2 teeth. I feel like I'm wearing those vampire teeth we used to play with as kids. 0. Sublingual buprenorphine and dental problems: a case series. Settlement benefits may be available. In the past year, I've had major tooth decay. The dentist is literally the scariest place for me to go to. I am now 30 years old and I began taking suboxone 7 or 8 years ago with good dental health. I was on drugs for many years, and my teeth only started rapidly decaying after trying to get better on Suboxone. I still would not know about these major side effects had I not accidentally read a study from 2022 about it a few hours ago. Before anyone blames previous drug use on the reason my teeth had issues that is not the case. Flash forward to 2020 and although my dental hygiene isnt the most stellar, Im going to need thousands in dental work. I now have to be embarrassed of my teeth everyday for the rest of my life. 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. In 2018 I had to spend over 30,000$ for dental implants because I was not a candidate for regular dentures. I was never told that subutex would ruin my teeth but it's clear now. Of the 305 cases, 151 reported the treatment for the adverse event, with tooth extraction/removal as the most common, which was reported in 71 cases. Very quickly did we learn that it was a lie. Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroye, Been on Suboxone since 2007, 15 yrs Five or six years ago notice that my teeth were shrinking losing a little by little now I have a little Chiclets in the front of my mouth I have trouble with smiling I cover my teeth in my top lip and a smile now looking for a lawsuit to get my teeth fixed dont get me wrong its a box and save my life but back then I didnt know my teeth were gonna be destroyed because of it please help, I find it very coincidental that the FDA puts out a warning against suboxone and now everyone seems to be coming out of the woodwork, stating they have problems with their teeth..? I think suboxone makers should pay me back for all my dental treatment plus years of suffering! 2.5 million people in the U.S. taking Suboxone. I never smile if i do i turn my head away from people and have to get antibiotics for infections. I'd rather be on pain killers still then have NO teeth! The amount of money pain and heartache its caused is overwhelming. I am barely 50 years old and have to wear a complete upper denture. Inform your health care professional if you have a history of tooth problems, including cavities. I had perfect teeth. Before suboxone I had beautiful healthy teeth that I got a lot of compliments on. 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. Can someone let me know of any nationwide lawsuits I may be able to research? Now it's too late I will be in dentures soon hopefully and hopefully will find the confidence that I once had. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Ever since the extractions and now the dentures, I have been severely depressed and rarely leave the house. They are available as single-ingredient products and also in combination with naloxone. 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. Why is sublocade included? 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. I'm 38 yes old and it has ruined everything about my life! I have been prescribed suboxone, both the tabs and films, first time was in 2013, I am currently still on the films. My teeth are a mess. My husband had to have his whole bottom pulled last year[Show More]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. If you want to discontinue suboxone, work with your provider to slowly wean you. Been on subx since 2013 and I now have now teeth. She will never get back the smiles lost and the opportunities she missed out on secondary to watching her mouth fall apart. I just found out this morning that this medicine (suboxone/ generic buprenorphine films and pills) is very bad for teeth. It destroyed my teeth! 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 have asked doctors repeatedly if this medication causes this and of course the only answer I get is not that I'm aware of. 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! Wow. 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. Ive had so many issues with my teeth and after 6 years on suboxone my teeth are breaking for no reason. Dental caries and periodontal disease among people who use drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis. I can bearly even eat anymore, I stay in pain, I'm pretty sure it going to be what kills me and I don't have the money nor resources to do anything about them. A friend of mine isnt on any medication at all and she has dental problems as well. The best of luck to you. The above article says 300 have suffered tooth loss. 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. Unfortunately this is the only dental care that is even remotely affordable. For any and all discussion about the medication Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone). Its very sad and dentist are very expensive who can afford this when it does your teeth this bad. I am 37 and have been embarrassed for 4 years! Im a vet tech and I do not make even close to enough to cover that. I was never warned of this being a sid[Show More]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. But after hearing this maybe there is something else going on. Suboxone and methadone both royally destroy your teeth. I am told it will cost me at least $5,000 just to get in the door to get started. My teeth are literally crumbling. The most common treatment for the dental adverse events was tooth extraction/removal. In addition, although most of the cases were in patients using transmucosal buprenorphine products for OUD, there was a subset of patients (n=28) who experienced severe dental adverse events while receiving pain-only indicated products (e.g., Belbuca) or stated the indication was for pain. I now am missing 7 or 8 teeth and almost all of the rest of my teeth have crowns on them. I developed almost 20 cavities in 6 months being on this stuff. 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. I have ZERO MEMORY of important dates! 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, whe[Show More]I find it very coincidental that the FDA puts out a warning against suboxone and now everyone seems to be coming out of the woodwork, stating they have problems with their teeth..? I had dentures at the age 32. There needs to be a class action lawsuit. Started seeing my dentist regularly and ever since I quit the hard drugs my teeth have been fine. 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 Medi Cal for my dental insurance and they've denied most of my procedures. We were never informed that to get clean it would cost us our smiles. My teeth got so bad about a year in I had all of them taken out. The Drug comp should absolutely and unquestionably start to take responsibility and offer quality dental treatment options to the patients affected by Suboxone and Dental Nightmares. Your teeth are one of the most important things you have and if something is going to destroy them I think we have or had the right to know. I was never told anything and that pisses me off. Most cases were in patients using the medicines for OUD; however, 28 cases of dental problems occurred in patients using it to treat pain. It has helped me to turn my life around, I have a stable good career, and a nice home. They should be held responsible for many people for not warning patients of the dental risk. I never had any dental issues until I started suboxone and no one informed me that this could be a side effect. With that being said, when she had had enough of being addicted to something that would eventually kill her, she tried to quit cold turkey. By that time I will be close to a year with no dentures and it's really embarrassing. 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 had perfect teeth before starting them, not even a single cavity. God knows they can afford it!! No ONE once told me this COULD happen!!!!!! Ive, Im reading these comments and its scary how much they sound like my wife and me. Been on buprenorphine since 2010. Medications containing buprenorphine designed to dissolve in the mouth can lead to dental problems, according to a drug safety communication issued by the FDA on January 12. I am 37 yrs old and should have had all the remainder of my teeth pulled about a year ago, but have been too afraid to go toothless since my Medicare doesnt have dental. I have been clean for 4 years with the help of suboxone but bottom teeth are still decaying. Your teeth are one of the most important things you have and if something is going to destroy them I think we have or had the right to know, I 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.