Can Teeth Rot Because Of Oxycontin Use (Page 2)

ive been on these for about 7 years and was just asking coz my teeth are slowly getting worse also on oxynorm amitriptoline seratail co-codamol and have just started on fentanyl patches please help

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My tooth decay started while I was on Lyrica for about 4 years. I always went to dentist every 6 months, then in 6 months I had 13 cavities. At first my PA & I thought it was my thyroid. Got all teeth fixed & in 6 months I had about 6 more cavities. I had gone off Lyrica by then. I was losing my balance & I'd gained 30 lbs that I could never get off. I take Oxycontin for IC & fibromyalgia after I went off Lyrica. I've lost 11 teeth & have to get 5 more out. They just snap at the gumline. All of them were rotting but could only be seen on 'xrays. I used to get compliments on my teeth so this is devastating. I have zero pain tolerance for teeth & they can only do 4 or 5 at a time under Propafol. I'm due to get 5 more out May 3. Can't stand to have all out at once nor afford it. My cardiologist said he'd seen this with Lyrica, also.

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Simply search the Medschat forums for "Oxycontin damaged my teeth" and you're free to read and comment on it!

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Yes, how can we get the pharmacetacal responsible for us losing our teeth to pay up!!!?????

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Hi Clare!! I realize your post is from a long time ago but YES, actually any pain meds can cause your teeth ?? to rot. I think it depends on how long you’ve been on meds. I’ve been on some type of pain med for about 40 years. I didn’t know this UNTIL it happened to me. I’ve now lost ALL of my teeth ?? & have dentures. Before that, I had 2 fillings total. My dentist told me that it’s because pain meds mess with the good bacteria. ?? IF THAT MAKES SENSE!?! I’m almost 59 & have had dentures for awhile. Like maybe 15 years or more. I HATE my bottom dentures, so I only wear my top ones. But yeah, it’s a thing for some people.

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