Tepezza–a prescription treatment for thyroid eye disease–stays in your system for up to 100 days after your last dose. Many people who have been prescribed Tepezza to treat thyroid eye disease are concerned about how long it takes the drug to get out of their systems, as Tepezza has been linked to hearing problems which may be permanent.
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If you believe that you or a loved one were harmed by Tepezza a treatment for thyroid eye disease (TED), you may be entitled to compensation.
What is Thyroid Eye Disease?
Thyroid eye disease (also known as Grave’s disease) occurs when the thyroid does not produce the right amount of hormones for the body, causing changes in the health of a person’s eyes. When a person experiences thyroid eye disease, the fatty tissue around the eyes and the muscles behind the eyes become inflamed. This can cause the eyes to appear to bulge outward. For some people, this can result in dry eyes, difficulty sleeping, pain, and other symptoms.
For some people with thyroid eye disease, their eyes return to their normal state over time. Others find success in treating the condition with prescription medications. Some people need surgery to correct their vision issues caused by thyroid eye disease.
Tepezza and Hearing Loss
If you took Tepezza to treat your thyroid eye disease, it’s key that you keep an eye on your ear health. Common side effects of Tepeza include ringing in the ears, echoing sounds, discomfort in the inner ear (similar to the feeling when you experience an increase in elevation), increased sensitivity to sound, and pain in the ears.
If you’re experiencing hearing problems after using Tepezza, it’s smart to talk with both your doctor and a personal injury lawyer. Be sure to ask your doctor to document your symptoms in the event that you decide to file a lawsuit against Tepezza.
There are many ear conditions related to Tepezza use, including partial hearing loss, permanent hearing loss, and eustachian tube dysfunction, which can cause pain and pressure in the inner ear. It can be scary to experience hearing issues, and it’s important that you work closely with your treatment team to find the root cause of your hearing problem.
Tepezza: What You Need To Know
In addition to hearing loss, many patients who are prescribed Tepezza experience other side effects, including nausea, muscle spasms, diarrhea, hair loss, high blood sugar, fatigue, dry skin, headache, and taste changes.
Tepezza was FDA approved in 2020. The drug was given an “orphan drug” designation, meaning it was recognized as the only drug of its kind. This allowed the medication to be fast-tracked, even though there are other medications that treat thyroid eye disease. It’s possible that Tepezza testing was not as extensive as the testing required for standard prescription drugs.
If You’ve Experienced Hearing Loss After Tepezza, You’re Not Alone.
It can be scary and frustrating when a prescription that was prescribed to support your health has negative side effects. Up to 23% of people who take Tepezza to treat thyroid eye disease experience hearing loss that may be permanent, and up to 65% experience at least some symptoms that negatively affect their ear health.
Many people feel that Horizon Pharmaceuticals, the company that manufactures Tepezza, has not done enough to warn people about potential hearing issues caused by use of the drug. If you’ve experienced hearing loss or other ear problems following the use of Tepezza, it’s smart to stay on top of Tepezza lawsuit news. While the lawsuits against Tepezza are still in the initial stages, it’s smart to reach out to a personal injury lawyer to learn more about whether you have a case against Horizon Pharmaceuticals. We’re here to help. Reach out to us today to talk with a case advocate about your experience with Tepezza.
