Understanding Suboxone and Its Intended Use
Suboxone is an opioid addiction treatment that combines buprenorphine and naloxone to ease withdrawal symptoms and help prevent relapses. Taken as a dissolvable strip under the tongue or in the cheek, Suboxone has helped many individuals in recovery. Unfortunately, it has also been linked to severe and sudden dental decay and other oral health problems.
Allegations in the Suboxone Lawsuits
The lawsuits against Indivior claim that:
Suboxone users were not adequately warned about the drug’s potential to cause rapid tooth decay, infections, and gum disease.
Indivior allegedly knew or should have known about the risks associated with sublingual Suboxone but failed to take necessary action to alert patients and healthcare providers.
Many patients have incurred significant dental expenses and endured painful procedures, emotional distress, and even tooth loss.
These claims have been consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL) in Ohio to handle the high volume of cases efficiently.
Common Dental Issues Linked to Suboxone
Patients have reported experiencing a range of severe dental problems after taking Suboxone, including:
- Extensive Tooth Decay: Unexpected and widespread decay, even for patients with no prior dental issues.
- Tooth Loss: Some patients have lost teeth entirely due to severe decay.
- Chronic Infections: Infections that have required root canals, extractions, or other serious interventions.
- Advanced Gum Disease: Damage that has affected the gums, causing long-term oral health complications.
Who Can File a Suboxone Lawsuit?
You may be eligible to file a Suboxone lawsuit if:
- You used Suboxone in its sublingual form and experienced dental decay, infections, or tooth loss.
- You have had to pay for extensive dental treatments to repair the damage caused by Suboxone.
- You have experienced emotional or physical pain as a result of your dental issues linked to Suboxone.
What Damages Could You Be Entitled To?
Filing a Suboxone lawsuit could help you recover compensation for:
Reimbursement for treatments, surgeries, and future dental work required due to damage from Suboxone.
Income lost due to time off work for dental treatments or recovery.
Compensation for the physical pain and emotional distress caused by severe dental health issues.
Coverage for ongoing or anticipated dental care resulting from permanent damage.
Frequently Asked Questions about Suboxone Lawsuits
If you used Suboxone and experienced unexpected dental problems, take our free case evaluation to instantly find out if your situation qualifies for a lawsuit. We’ll help you get started with your case immediately if you qualify.
Compensation varies based on individual cases but may cover dental bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related costs.
Each state has its own statute of limitations. Our legal team can help you determine how much time you have to file your case.
Get Your Free Suboxone Case Evaluation
If you’ve been affected by Suboxone and are facing costly dental treatments and health issues, Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC is here to help. Take the questionnaire on this page to find out if your situation qualifies to file a lawsuit.