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Jacobson Injury Lawyers is currently accepting cases from individuals who have been injured by Suboxone. If you or someone you care about has suffered an injury after taking Suboxone, contact Jacobson Injury Lawyers today to receive a free case evaluation. There are no upfront fees to retain the services of a skilled attorney from Jacobson Injury Lawyers. And as always, you never pay a fee unless you win your case.
About Suboxone
Suboxone is a medication used primarily in the treatment of opioid addiction. Suboxone is manufactured by Indivior, a pharmaceutical company specializing in treatments for opioid dependence. Suboxone is a combination of two different drugs: buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist meaning that it binds to opioid receptors in the brain in a similar fashion as opioids resulting in a reduction in cravings and attenuation of painful withdrawal symptoms. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist meaning it blocks opioid receptors and is primarily included to reduce potential misuse of buprenorphine.
Suboxone as Part of Common Treatment Plan
Suboxone is a popular medication in treating opioid addiction for several reasons. Suboxone can be prescribed in a doctor’s office, making it more accessible to patients compared to treatments like methadone, which typically require daily visits to a specialized clinic. This increased accessibility can make it easier for individuals to start and continue treatment. Also, inclusion of naloxone in Suboxone acts as a deterrent against misuse, as it can precipitate withdrawal symptoms if the medication is not taken as prescribed (i.e., if it is injected). However, Suboxone is not a silver bullet and is most successful when taken as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes counseling and other support mechanisms.
Suboxone Injury
People that take Suboxone have reported dental problems, including tooth decay, cavities, oral infections, and loss of teeth. These dental problems are often serious and have been reported in patients with no history of dental issues. The reason that Suboxone causes dental problems is because Suboxone changes the acidity in the patient’s mouth, causing the protective film (i.e., teeth enamel) to deteriorate making the teeth move vulnerable to bacteria and thus substantially more likely to decay. Although Suboxone comes in both a tablet and sublingual film, Jacobson Injury Lawyers is only accepting clients that used the sublingual film version of Suboxone.
FDA Warning for Suboxone Users
In 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning that dental problems have been reported with medicines containing buprenorphine that are dissolved in the mouth. This FDA warning specifically includes Suboxone products. As such, the FDA is requiring that this new warning be added to all Suboxone product labels.
The FDA advises Suboxone users to continue taking Suboxone as prescribed. The FDA further warns Suboxone users to not suddenly stop taking Suboxone without talking to their health care professional. Ceasing Suboxone use without consulting your health care professional can lead to serious consequences. Further, the FDA advises Suboxone patients to take additional precautionary measures to protect against dental problems. After Suboxone is completely dissolved, the FDA advises to take a large sip of water, swish it gently around your entire mouth and swallow. The FDA then advises that you wait at least one hour before brushing your teeth.
The Suboxone Lawsuit
The lawsuit against Indivior alleges that patients taking Suboxone should have been warned about potential dental harm. Further, lawsuits against Invidior also claim that Invidior knew that Suboxone could cause an undisclosed risk of injury but failed to warn doctors and patients. However, because Indivior added a warning at the demand of the FDA in 2022, doctors and their patients are now considered warned under applicable law. Therefore, to have a claim against Invidior for tooth decay, Suboxone use must have occurred before the 2022 FDA warning was added to Suboxone packaging.
Several lawsuits against Indivior and related parties (i.e., Indivior Solutions Inc., and Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.) are pending in courts across the country. Because the lawsuits against the Indivior defendants generally include common facts (i.e., dental injury after Suboxone ingestion), injured parties are seeking to consolidate existing cases. If successful, all federal Suboxone cases will be sent to a single court where a judge will make rulings on important issues that will impact all Suboxone cases in federal court. This process is very similar to a class action lawsuit.
Call Jacobson Injury Lawyers Now
Jacobson Injury Lawyers understands the barriers for someone in treatment for opioids to pursue a lawsuit in court. Many people in recovery assume that they will not be treated fairly or respectfully by courts and lawyers. These stigmatizing attitudes might prevent someone harmed by Suboxone from receiving compensation for their injuries. We urge people that suffered dental harm from Suboxone to call Jacobson Injury Lawyers. We treat each potential Suboxone client with respect and assure each client that they will be treated fairly and honorably. The lawyers at Jacobson Injury Lawyers offer free attorney consultations. And as always, you will never pay a fee for your Suboxone case until you win or settle your case. Call the Jacobson Injury Lawyers and get your Suboxone claim started today.