I was given tetracycline in 1964 at Children’s Hospital of LA. The effect on my adult teeth started from the beginning with undersized, gray colored adult teeth, which developed into a lifelong, painful, and financially straining battle from 1979 to 2023, just to keep my teeth. At the recommendation of my dentist, I decided on full dental implant surgery. The procedure was estimated to be 4 hours, but turned out to be 8 1/2 hours because under the surface, they had to be extracted in pieces because of the deterioration caused by tetracycline. When I found out Pfizer had known about this issue since 1958, I was and still am livid. I can’t even guess how much I had spent on my teeth for the last 50 years, but I know what I just spent right now: $39,900. I will continue to share my story with every site that will allow me to until I either die or get some kind of compensation, whichever comes first. I’m 60. now, my grandfather made it to 100. I really have no concern about possible financial implications or precedent being sent when it comes to Pfizer disbursing any funds with or without litigation. This amount is pocket change to Pfizer, but it’s 40% of my yearly wage. Considering what I’ve already spent, along with adolescent ridicule, if I’m lucky enough for Pfizer to compensate me, anything less than $40,000 will be considered an insult. What do I have to lose at this point?

NOW a 72year old male , I have been suffering with the results of tetracycline staining since 7 years old. My teeth were so dark that at age 12 I had all my teeth replaced with plastic caps n my teens. This later left me with the expense of providing more than 3 sets of porcelain caps, multidude of root canals and now implants I have spent hundreds of thousand of dollars providing a functional and cosmetic fixes Wondering if there is any compensation fund available

I’m 55, and was given tetracycline by my parents as a young child in 60s and early 70s. I’m sitting here, needing my 3rd set of full mouth caps and veneers. Have no idea how I am going to pay for this, price tag $58,000-$75,000. I could have bought a house and several cars for the financial burden this has placed on me. And like you all, I’ve suffered from low self esteem, lack of confidence, and never smiling or , if I laugh, I cover my mouth. I have several chipped, missing, cracked veneers, and crowns. I just can’t afford to replace. We need compensation…..has anyone taken this to a personal injury attorney? Class action lawsuit? I’m sickened by what this has cost me my whole life. Any advice or information on this subject matter, would be greatly appreciated.

I am 52 years old and have blue sclera in both eyes and yellow iridescent teeth due to my mother taking tetracycline while she was pregnant with me. She was not warned of the side effects to her unborn child.
As a result my eyes are incredibly sensitive to light, I cannot go out in even the slightest amount of sunlight without sunglasses.
I have also suffered with numerous dental issues from multiple crowns being needed over the years, to yellow teeth that can not be whitened at all. My teeth are also sensitive to hot and cold.
I’ve suffered with these conditions for most of my life, feeling they are worsening with age. I worry about how much worse these conditions can get and what I will lose as I get older. Pfizer should be held responsible for the damage this drug has done to those who have used it as well as those like me that were affected in the uterus.
Adrienne Spykers
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My brother and I were given Tetracycline as children and it stained our teeth. We are now in our 60's and have endured this our whole life.

I was given tetracycline as a child and have had to endure yellow teeth my whole life. Please add my email to the list [email protected]

Hello everyone, I live in Ireland and I was given tetracycline in the early 70s. I'm wondering if these complaints have made their way to Pfizer? Has there been any positive results? Like others my teeth have been so badly affected and I have had to spend thousands on them. I feel so weary and angry about what has happened. I want to take action.It is a scandal that we haven't been compensated. We have been damaged through no fault of our own. What can we do?

I was given tetracycline when I was a young child because my parents trusted their doctor. Needless to say my teeth like all others here came in discolored in a dark grey color. My childhood pictures show me never smiling. When I was a teenager I got braces which helped to hide the discoloration. I have suffered from confidence due to this issue. I have also spent thousands of dollars to fix my teeth. I had bonding in my late teenage years which didn’t last too long. Then I had that replaced with veneers...20 of them. I had to have the veneers replaced in my early 30’s. Now I am in my mid 40’s and the enamel on my teeth is so worn down that I need caps on half of the teeth and new veneers on the rest. I have 5 broken veneers which I can not afford to replace right now. So I hide my smile and suffer from teeth sensitivity because my teeth are exposed. Insurance does not cover any costs as they say it’s cosmetic. There is nothing cosmetic about this and we need to be compensated at least for dental work.

Same old story from another child of the 60's. I used to get sick, and was given anti-biotics. My mother trusted and respected the family doctor. Unfortunately, they did not know enough to NOT TRUST the Pharmaceutical companies and the products they supplied. So I have lived with worsening teeth, which makes it hard to be confident when interviewing and meeting new people for the first time. I envoy those that have beautiful white teeth. Always wish I had the opportunity for the same. Can't believe there hasn't been a HUGE class action suit against the maker.

I’m in my 50s and my mother gave me tetracycline not knowing that it would damage my teeth. I too have suffered with discolored teeth since childhood. I never had a confident smile because of the shame of my discolored teeth. Teeth whitening isn’t effective either. Pfizer needs to compensate all the people that have suffered because of damage that was inflicted from tetracycline teeth effects.

I am 52 yo, My mother gave me tetracycline as a young child not knowing of the teeth damage. I have suffered my whole life with discolored grey, and also banded yellow and brown teeth. In my childhood I was teased and asked if I ate sh*t a lot. Teeth whitening doesn’t work. I have spent thousands of dollars on crowns and veneers that doesn’t match and doesn’t last. Pfizer needs to do the right thing and compensate victims of tetracycline damage like me.

My mom took this drug when she was carrying me. Of course like all others I have read I too had the dis-coloring of my teeth. From day 1 my teeth have been bad. As of today half of the teeth are gone and replaced with partial and others are just gone.

I have a more serious problem that few doctors have acknowledged. I have a Rheumotoid Disease called Ankylosing Spondilitis which does affect your bones. I have wondered and doctors say their could be a connection with the Tetracycline as my bones were forming while my mom was taking this drug. I am not much on law suites but this is a problem and this drug is still being used today but with all the pre-cautions unlike that of the 1950's and 60's. I think in time when real research is done Phizer may have some problems.

I was given oxytetracycline for 15 years back in the early 1980's - no one advised me or my parents that this would permanently stain my teeth. Over the years I have tried various rip off products to get rid of the staining to no avail. Good quality veneers cost well over £10,000, bleaching won't work - its so hard feeling self conscious when smiling or laughing and so unfair when it is due to a failing on the part of a company who won't accept responsibility / liability! I do not want a Hollywood smile just my own smile as it was before the staining! I'm now looking into composite fillings but at a hefty cost! There should be compensation for those who have suffered for years with this awful staining.

I was given oxytetracycline medication for over 15 years as a teenager for severe acne - no one told me or my parents the damage it would do permanently to my teeth - this was in the early 1980's. I am now 48 and have struggled with the staining on my teeth ever since - the cost of veneers is outrageous - well over £10,000, bleaching won't work and my dentist has worked tirelessly to find a solution for me. I have spent a fortune on various rip off products promising whiter teeth to no avail! I don't want a Hollywood smile just a nice smile! I am sick of hiding my mouth if I smile or laugh because of embarrassment!
I am now looking into composite fillings to help but of course at a hefty cost. This is unfair and compensation should be available to those of us who have suffered so long because of a medical failing.

I’m 57 and was given Tetracycline as a child. Would love to just have a nice smile. The stains on my teeth cannot Be bleached. Can not afford the high cost to have it fixed. Would like to be included in any help given to correct this side affect.

Hello everyone,

I am also a victim of this tetracycline stains.
Please can someone tell me the name of the drug because am trying to explain to about the drug but do not know it.

Thanks as I await a response from you guys.

It is just abusive to fo what they have done to us. I also was given this drug and it took away my childhood. It stripped me of having high paying jobs, stole confidence I should have had, and robbed me of being able to express joy like everyone else. Were not asking for an outrageous amount of compensation but enough to get our teeth fixed

Like most people on here, I too was given Tetracycline as a child which resulted in horrible brown striped teeth and over the years many other issues have developed. All my childhood photo's of me either have my hand over my mouth or with my mouth closed. Suffering the horrible remarks as a child stick resulting in a lack of confidence and low self esteem. I've just had my third lot of upper crowns and my lower one's now need doing again. The costs are huge and I cannot believe that there is no compensation available to at least pay for dental treatment !!! , it makes me so angry to think that we have all just been disregarded.

I was given this drug as a newborn in Sardis, MS.in 1962. The rest of my family and children have perfect teeth, I have had to live with the discoloration and lack of being able to smile my whole life. If there are any class action law suits, I would like to be included.

Other people get relief for abuses or neglect and other forms of harm done by manufacturers and such.. and these pharmaceutical companies would serve people better by helping those affected by this horrible life condition that kept me from talking and embarrassing me all through my life and allowed me to hold back in so many situations that I am sure cost me opportunity ..........................

I was given Tetracycline as an infant and once my adult teeth grew in, they were dark gray. I am in my 50's and experienced verbal abuse and bullying because of my stained adult teeth. My parents and I have spent close to $100,000 in an attempt to have normal looking teeth. I currently have a mouth full of caps and veneers that have helped in hiding my horrible teeth, but there are problems linked to having this done. Sadly, my teeth were deeply affected because I was very ill as an infant and had to have a lot of antibiotics -- Tetracycline. I always thought we should be reimbursed somehow for all the pain, suffering and financial problems that occurred because of a pharmaceutical company's mistake.

I like all the others who have posted on here was given Tetracycline as a child in the 1960's and had my teeth ruined I too have been left with lifelong teeth problems and the costs of sorting these is prohibitive I too believe as it is categorical that this drug caused these problems as they are no longer allowed to prescribe this to children whose teeth are developing that this company should pay for the damage and ongoing care of those whose teeth they have ruined.

If anyone knows of any action being raised I too would like to join it

I am 55 and was given this regularly for my Asthma in the 60s in New Zealand. My teeth have been a constant pain and financial stress all my life.
From staining, to breaking, brittle, to loose teeth and removal. 15 odd years ago I ended up with top dentures that was a nightmare experience and failure!

Tomorrow I am back at the dentist to complete the removal of what's left on the bottom and dentures top and bottom.

I haven't smiled in years, I hold my hand over my mouth in company.
All because Pfizer DID NOT tell Doctors of this side effect even though you bloody knew!

Its time for ACTION. You need to pay for the pain abd suffering millions have suffered.

I am 53 years old and had numerous ear infections as a child. I was born in 1964 and was given tetracycline on number occasions. IT COMPLETELY ruined my teeth. I have 10 crowns as it is now... that are old and need to be replaced... and I need to have knee replacement . I can’t have the surgery because I’m in need of SO MUCH dental care before I can have it done due to my terrible teeth.... why can’t the pharmaceutical company that did this to me fix my teeth????

I live in the UK and as a child suffered from bronchitis for which I was prescribed tetracycline as an antibiotic. I’m sure my mother would not have given this to me if she had known the awful staining of my teeth which would result. I never smile to show my teeth and am very self conscious when in company with strangers. I have endured many hours in the dentistchair having crowns and veneers but this is only in a few of my teeth and I could never afford, even though I would love to, to have them sorted and be able to smile with confidence. If there is ever compensation for this I would love to be included,