Questions about TED or TEPEZZA?
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TEPEZZA is the only medicine to treat Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) at its source, not just the symptoms. Watch a video to see how TEPEZZA treats TED.
Since my treatment with TEPEZZA, I can read to my children, I can drive to work without double vision. I have my pep in my step back. My camera is full of selfies. I can’t wait to tell everyone about TEPEZZA and what it has done for me.”
– Bridget B., real TEPEZZA patient
TEPEZZA may cause some patients to experience high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), especially diabetics. TEPEZZA may cause infusion reactions; symptoms include feeling hot, fast heartbeat, difficulty breathing, headache or muscle pain. If you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, TEPEZZA may make your IBD symptoms worse.
Please read additional Important Safety Information for TEPEZZA below.
The most common side effects of TEPEZZA include muscle cramps or spasms, nausea, hair loss, diarrhea, feeling tired, high blood sugar, hearing problems, taste changes, headache, dry skin, weight loss, nail problems, and changes in menstruation.
Please read additional Important Safety Information for TEPEZZA below.
In the end, after my treatment with TEPEZZA, I no longer notice my Thyroid Eye Disease. I leave the house, and I don't have to hide my eyes anymore, and I look forward to meeting new people.”
– Bridget B., real TEPEZZA patient
BRIDGET:
With Thyroid Eye Disease I hid from the camera. And I wanted to hide from the world. For years, I thought my TED was beyond help, but then I asked my doctor about TEPEZZA.
ANNOUNCER:
TEPEZZA is the only medicine that treats TED at the source, not just the symptoms. In a clinical study, more than 8 out of 10 patients taking TEPEZZA had less eye bulging.
TEPEZZA is an infusion and may cause infusion reactions. Tell your doctor right away if you experience high blood pressure, fast heartbeat, shortness of breath or muscle pain. Before treatment, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, IBD, or are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant. TEPEZZA may raise blood sugar and may worsen IBD. TEPEZZA may cause severe hearing problems, which may be permanent.
BRIDGET:
Now, I’m ready to be seen again.
ANNOUNCER:
Visit TEPEZZAinfo.com to find a TED Eye Specialist and to see Bridget’s before and after photos.
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Infusion reactions can happen during or within 24 hours after your infusion of TEPEZZA. If you have a reaction while receiving TEPEZZA, your doctor or nurse will slow or stop your infusion and treat your reaction. If you have a severe infusion reaction, your doctor may stop your treatment completely.
If you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, TEPEZZA may make your IBD symptoms worse. Symptoms of worsening IBD may include: an increased number of loose stools with stomach pain or cramps, and blood in your stools. After each TEPEZZA infusion, tell your doctor right away if you have worsening IBD symptoms.
TEPEZZA may cause an increase in your blood sugar. Before starting treatment with TEPEZZA, tell your doctor if you are currently being treated for diabetes, know your blood sugar is high, or have been diagnosed with diabetes. It is important for you to take your treatments and follow an appropriate diet for glucose control as prescribed by your doctor.
TEPEZZA may cause severe hearing problems including hearing loss, which in some cases may be permanent. Tell your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms of hearing problems or changes in hearing.
The most common side effects of TEPEZZA include muscle cramps or spasms, nausea, hair loss, diarrhea, feeling tired, high blood sugar, hearing problems, taste changes, headache, dry skin, weight loss, nail problems, and changes in menstruation.
This is not a complete list of all possible side effects. Tell your doctor or treatment team about any side effect you may have.
TEPEZZA is a prescription medicine used to treat Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), no matter if you’ve had TED for months or years.
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