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Bonnie is a real patient who completed 8 infusions of TEPEZZA. Individual results may vary.
“I was diagnosed with Thyroid Eye Disease in August of 2020. I’d actually never heard of the disease before. It took 3 doctors to finally diagnose me and find a doctor who specialized in it.” Find a TED Eye Specialist near you.
“After trying steroids and not having any results in the reduction of symptoms, my doctor and I decided TEPEZZA was the best option for me. After a year and a half of having this disease, I am so ready to start taking TEPEZZA.” Use the Doctor Discussion Guide to help speak with your doctor about TED.
Before you start TEPEZZA, talk with your doctor about having your blood sugar tested and tracked during treatment.
Before you start TEPEZZA, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant. TEPEZZA may harm your unborn baby.
“I had my first infusion, and it went really smoothly; I ended up sleeping the whole time. I made sure to stay hydrated, I had heard that it helps with side effects. I am super excited to start feeling and seeing the results.” See what it’s like to get an infusion.
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.
“I’m feeling really good now. I’m already seeing a huge difference. I’ve been feeling much safer driving now that my double vision is better.”
Tell your doctor or nurse right away if you have any of these symptoms during or after your treatment with TEPEZZA: high blood pressure, fast heartbeat, redness of the face/feeling hot, difficulty breathing, headache, and muscle pain.
“We’re already halfway there. I have a reduction of about 4 mm in my left eye and 2 mm in my right eye. Without TEPEZZA, I don’t think that I would have been able to go back to work. When working on a computer all day, the double vision would have made it impossible. In my lab work, I did have elevated glucose levels. So, I’ve been working with my doctor to make some dietary changes.” See most common side effects and questions to ask your doctor.
“I’ve definitely noticed less eye bulging. It’s really helped my outlook on life as well. I’m being able to do a lot more than I used to do and looking like my old self, which is awesome! The side effects have gotten a little worse, but they are still very much manageable.”
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.
“My eye bulging has gone down significantly. The double vision is almost completely gone. I’m back in my book club, reading all the time. And that’s been such a blessing, to get to enjoy the things I used to. My relationship with my PAL has been great. She has been super helpful with random questions that I have, and really helped me in the beginning to get my insurance pushed through. She always checks in with me after each infusion.” See how a PAL can help you through your treatment process.
“I’m definitely still seeing a reduction in eye bulging and feel like I have more eye movement. I haven’t had any new side effects. I usually try and drink a bunch of water before, have a snack while I’m getting the infusion, and maybe take some Imodium or other medicine for the upset stomach. I’ve been getting a lot of compliments on how much better my eyes look from friends and family.” For full benefits, see why it’s important to complete all 8 infusions.
“I cannot believe I’m done and how fast it went. I can definitely tell a huge difference in where I started versus where I am now!” See TEPEZZA reviews from other patients.
Individual results may vary.
I was diagnosed with Thyroid Eye Disease in August of 2020. I'd actually never even heard of the disease before. It took three doctors to finally diagnose me with it and then find a doctor that actually specialized in it. After trying steroids and not having any results in the reduction of my symptoms, my doctor and I decided that TEPEZZA was the best option for me. At the time, my husband and I really wanted to start a family and we were blessed to be able to get pregnant.
That meant that we had to put treatment on hold for a year. During my pregnancy, my eyes seemed to get better in the first and second trimesters, which was really promising. Then they gradually started getting worse in the third trimester. Then after I gave birth, my double vision has been constant. It's been really miserable. It makes daily tasks really difficult like driving, reading, or even playing with my baby.
Needless to say, after a year and a half of having this disease, I am so ready to start taking TEPEZZA. I've seen great results from the studies. I'm hopeful that it will reduce my bulging eyes. I can start looking like my normal self as well as correcting my double vision so I can get back to living my old life. I actually start my first infusion tomorrow and so I'm feeling super excited to get started on TEPEZZA and to share my journey with you all.
TEPEZZA is a prescription medicine used to treat Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), no matter if you’ve had TED for months or years.
USE and IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What is the most important information I should know about TEPEZZA?
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.
Tell your doctor or nurse right away if you have any of these symptoms during or after your treatment with TEPEZZA:
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.
Before receiving TEPEZZA, tell your doctor if you:
What are the possible side effects of 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.
This is not a complete list of all possible side effects. Tell your doctor or treatment team about any side effect you may have.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
TEPEZZA is a prescription medicine used to treat Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), no matter if you’ve had TED for months or years.
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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