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Suboxone is a prescription drug used by patients who are overcoming opioid addiction. The medication stops opioid cravings and also makes it difficult to use other dangerous drugs to get high while you are taking Suboxone.
While Suboxone can help former opioid users resolve their addiction, some troubling side effects have been linked to Suboxone use.
Specifically, people who have used the oral sublingual film version of this drug have reported severe dental problems. Because the thin film strip is placed under the patient’s tongue, the medication has direct contact with their teeth and gums.
The ingredients in Suboxone are now believed to cause tooth decay, gum problems, and even tooth loss.
If you have been prescribed Suboxone and you used the under-the-tongue film product, you may experience dental problems. You may also have the right to bring a lawsuit against the drug manufacturer to recover compensation for your injuries.
The Suboxone lawsuit lawyers at Michigan Injury Lawyers can answer your questions and explain your legal rights during a free consultation and case review.
Which Side Effects Have Suboxone Users Reported
Common milder side effects patients can expect when taking Suboxone include:
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Headaches
More serious issues that Suboxone may cause include:
- Tooth decay- including multiple cavities and extensive tooth damage
- Enamel erosion - leading to fillings, crowns, and other dental procedures
- Dry mouth - from reduced saliva production related to Suboxone use
- Gum damage - such as inflammation and periodontal disease
- Broken teeth - possibly from weakened enamel and decay
- Mouth infections - can occur whenever dental problems arise
- Tooth loss - requiring implants, crowns, or other replacement options
Dental problems like these can lead to extensive procedures and expensive bills. Most dental issues are painful and can impact the day-to-day living of people suffering from these problems.
A skilled dangerous drug attorney at Michigan Injury Lawyers may help you bring legal action to recover your financial losses related to Suboxone use.
What Is the Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit?
Many Suboxone patients are reporting serious dental issues they allege are related to taking this medication. Injured plaintiffs allege the oral film version of the drug contains an acidic component that leads to tooth erosion and decay.
Other versions of this drug, such as tablets, do not have the same component. The lawsuits further allege the drug maker failed to warn oral film users of these dangers.
Hundreds of thousands of people are currently using this drug. Many have experienced dental problems, leading them to file lawsuits against Indivior, the company behind Suboxone.
As of November 2023, 100 Suboxone lawsuits were pending, and plaintiffs are filing more each month. In February 2024, all federal Suboxone lawsuits were consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL) to coordinate pretrial procedures and judicial rulings.
The pending lawsuits allege the manufacturer, Indivior, failed to warn doctors who prescribe and patients who take Suboxone about the potential dental dangers of the drug.
Our Suboxone lawyers believe Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals, the original company that created Suboxone, knew about these potential risks for years. However, even after Indivior stepped in, there was no warning on the medication’s packaging until 2022.
Trust the Suboxone Lawsuit Lawyers at Michigan Injury Lawyers to Help You Recover the Compensation You Deserve
If you have been prescribed the sublingual film version of Suboxone and you developed serious dental problems, contact the Suboxone attorneys at Michigan Injury Lawyers today.
Our dangerous drug lawyers protect people like you who are injured by big pharmaceutical companies who care more about their profits than the consumers they hurt.
Proving a Suboxone case is complicated and challenging. Our legal team has the skills and resources to see your case through to a successful end. We can answer all your questions during a free consultation and explain your unique legal rights. Call us toll-free at (888) 454-0801 or complete our simple online contact form to get started today.