When my symptoms returned, my doctor said I needed a second course of TEPEZZA. My first course of TEPEZZA provided a lot of relief. So, I was hopeful to have a similar experience. And, thankfully, I did.”
– Patti D., real TEPEZZA patient
Questions about TED or TEPEZZA?
Call a Nurse Advocate at: 1-833-483-7399
Questions about TED or TEPEZZA?
Call a Nurse Advocate at: 1-833-483-7399
Nurse Advocates do not provide individual patient care or medical advice. After speaking with a Nurse Advocate, be sure to talk with your doctor about your treatment options, including TEPEZZA. You should talk to your doctor to see if TEPEZZA is right for you.
Out-of-pocket costs vary depending on your health insurance plan. However, Horizon Therapeutics (the makers of TEPEZZA) believes paying for treatment shouldn’t get in the way of your health. That’s why Horizon By Your Side, a patient support program, is available to help you explore all available cost assistance options.
Once you and your doctor decide TEPEZZA is right for you, our Horizon By Your Side staff is available to talk you through the insurance approval process and what your potential out-of-pocket treatment costs may be.
*The Horizon Commercial Co-Pay Program may be available to patients who meet the following minimum criteria:
The assistance offered under this co-pay program is subject to additional terms and conditions, including but not limited to the following:
Terms and Conditions: Offer cannot be combined with any other rebate or coupon, free trial, or similar offer for the specified prescription. Not valid for prescriptions reimbursed in whole or in part by any government-funded program including but not limited to Medicare, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Medigap, VA, CHAMPUS, DOD, TRICARE, or any state, patient foundation, or other pharmaceutical program. Offer good only in the United States at participating specialty pharmacies or sites of care. Offer not valid where otherwise prohibited by law, for example by applicable state law prohibiting co-pay cards. Horizon reserves the right to rescind, revoke, or amend offer without notice. The selling, purchasing, trading, or counterfeiting of any co-pay card or benefits is prohibited by law. This co-pay program is not insurance and is not intended to substitute for insurance. Age for eligibility is dependent on product indication.
Participating Pharmacies or Healthcare Providers: By using this co-pay program, you acknowledge and confirm that the prescription will not be reimbursed in whole or in part by any government-funded program (such as, without limitation, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, DOD, TRICARE) and the patient and prescription meet the eligibility criteria set forth in the terms and conditions. You are responsible for reporting the receipt of the co-pay program benefits as required by an insurer, payor, or applicable law or regulation.
Patients: By enrolling in this co-pay program, you acknowledge and confirm that you and the prescription meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the terms and conditions, including that the prescription will not be reimbursed in whole or in part by any government-funded program (such as, without limitation, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, DOD, TRICARE). You may not seek any claims to government payors or other payors or insurers for this prescription. You may not seek reimbursement from any health savings, flexible savings, or other healthcare reimbursement account for any amounts received from the co-pay program. You are responsible for reporting the receipt of the co-pay program benefits as required by an insurer, payor, or applicable law or regulation.
Coverage for TEPEZZA varies depending on your health insurance plan.
Once you and your doctor decide TEPEZZA is right for you, our Horizon By Your Side staff is available to talk you through the insurance approval process and what your potential out-of-pocket treatment costs may be.
*The Horizon Commercial Co-Pay Program may be available to patients who meet the following minimum criteria:
The assistance offered under this co-pay program is subject to additional terms and conditions, including but not limited to the following:
Terms and Conditions: Offer cannot be combined with any other rebate or coupon, free trial, or similar offer for the specified prescription. Not valid for prescriptions reimbursed in whole or in part by any government-funded program including but not limited to Medicare, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Medigap, VA, CHAMPUS, DOD, TRICARE, or any state, patient foundation, or other pharmaceutical program. Offer good only in the United States at participating specialty pharmacies or sites of care. Offer not valid where otherwise prohibited by law, for example by applicable state law prohibiting co-pay cards. Horizon reserves the right to rescind, revoke, or amend offer without notice. The selling, purchasing, trading, or counterfeiting of any co-pay card or benefits is prohibited by law. This co-pay program is not insurance and is not intended to substitute for insurance. Age for eligibility is dependent on product indication.
Participating Pharmacies or Healthcare Providers: By using this co-pay program, you acknowledge and confirm that the prescription will not be reimbursed in whole or in part by any government-funded program (such as, without limitation, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, DOD, TRICARE) and the patient and prescription meet the eligibility criteria set forth in the terms and conditions. You are responsible for reporting the receipt of the co-pay program benefits as required by an insurer, payor, or applicable law or regulation.
Patients: By enrolling in this co-pay program, you acknowledge and confirm that you and the prescription meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the terms and conditions, including that the prescription will not be reimbursed in whole or in part by any government-funded program (such as, without limitation, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, DOD, TRICARE). You may not seek any claims to government payors or other payors or insurers for this prescription. You may not seek reimbursement from any health savings, flexible savings, or other healthcare reimbursement account for any amounts received from the co-pay program. You are responsible for reporting the receipt of the co-pay program benefits as required by an insurer, payor, or applicable law or regulation.
Coverage for patients with Medicare, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Medigap, VA, CHAMPUS, Department of Defense, or TRICARE varies by state and individual. Once you and your doctor decide TEPEZZA is right for you, our Horizon By Your Side staff are available to review the insurance approval process and what your potential out-of-pocket treatment costs may be.
Over 15,000 TED patients have been treated with TEPEZZA.
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. Learn more about potential TEPEZZA side effects. Then watch a video from a TED Eye Specialist about side effects.
Always speak with your doctor about any side effects you may be experiencing.
TEPEZZA is an IV (intravenous) medicine. This means it is delivered through a needle that is placed in your arm. The process of delivering an IV medicine is called an infusion.
TEPEZZA is given as 1 infusion every 3 weeks, for a total of 8 infusions. So, completing TEPEZZA treatment takes about 5 months. Read more about how TEPEZZA is given.
To get the full benefits, make sure you complete all 8 TEPEZZA infusions as prescribed by your doctor.
You may receive TEPEZZA at an infusion center. This is a clinic that specializes in delivering IV medicines like TEPEZZA. You may also receive TEPEZZA in your doctor’s office, in a hospital, or in your own home. Talk to your doctor and your insurance provider about the right location for you.
Typically, you’ll receive your TEPEZZA in an infusion chair, which is a cushioned armchair a lot like a recliner.
There may be a TV to help you pass the time, or you can enjoy your own books, magazines, or your tablet or phone. There may be other patients nearby receiving medicines for many types of conditions, not just TED. Medical professionals, like nurses, at the infusion center are trained to look out for side effects, such as infusion reactions, and know how to handle them. They are also trained on the proper way to give IV medicines.
The first 2 infusions of TEPEZZA will take about 90 minutes each to complete. Depending on how you react to the medicine, the next 6 infusions may be as short as 60 minutes. But taking into account time to check-in, have your vitals checked, and prepare the infusion, the total time will be longer.
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While TEPEZZA and some chemotherapy treatments are both infusions, they are not the same type of medicine.
There are many kinds of medicines that are infused to treat a variety of conditions. And infused medicines may be more common than you think; in fact, some antibiotics are infused. Infusions are also used to treat autoimmune conditions like Thyroid Eye Disease, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and others.
For some people in clinical studies, TEPEZZA worked quickly: some people began to see less eye bulging, redness, and swelling in as soon as 6 weeks (after 2 infusions). TEPEZZA took longer to work for some patients. It is important to know that in clinical studies, the symptoms for people who saw results with TEPEZZA continued to get better through the full course of 8 infusions.
The TEPEZZA clinical studies were designed for patients to receive 8 infusions.
In a clinical study, more than 8 out of 10 patients who completed all 8 infusions of TEPEZZA had less eye bulging. Additionally, 7 out of 10 patients in the clinical studies had improvements in double vision. Patients also had less eye redness, pain, and swelling. You may start to see some results with TEPEZZA before all 8 infusions are complete. But to get the full benefits of TEPEZZA treatment, you should finish all infusions as prescribed by your doctor.
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You should not take TEPEZZA if you are pregnant because TEPEZZA may harm your unborn baby. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you can become pregnant, you should use an effective form of birth control (contraception) before you start TEPEZZA, during treatment, and for at least 6 months after your last TEPEZZA treatment.
Before receiving TEPEZZA, tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if TEPEZZA passes into your breast milk. Talk to your doctor about the best ways to feed your baby during treatment with TEPEZZA.
It’s not common, but another course of treatment with TEPEZZA might be needed to treat disease flare in some patients. According to one study, approximately 15% of TED patients may experience a return of symptoms, or a flare, regardless of how their TED was originally treated. If your symptoms return, talk to your doctor to see if another course of TEPEZZA may be needed.
When my symptoms returned, my doctor said I needed a second course of TEPEZZA. My first course of TEPEZZA provided a lot of relief. So, I was hopeful to have a similar experience. And, thankfully, I did.”
– Patti D., real TEPEZZA patient
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. Watch a video from a TED Eye Specialist about side effects.
Always speak with your doctor about any side effects you may be experiencing.
With each infusion, I did feel more and more relief. And after 8 infusions, when my doctor took the measurements, I could feel and see the difference in my eyes.”
– Jeanne T., real TEPEZZA patient
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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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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