What to Know About Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)

‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View on web Subscribe When you’re managing work, family, and everything in between, it can be easy to push through changes in your health. But if even one Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) symptom like proptosis (bulging eyes) or diplopia (double vision) is affecting the activities of your daily life, it may be time to talk to your doctor about TEPEZZA® (teprotumumab-trbw).   TED can affect people in different ways. For some, changes in appearance may impact confidence. For others, double vision may make everyday tasks like reading or driving more difficult.   TEPEZZA, the first FDA-approved treatment for TED regardless of disease activity or duration, has more than six years of real-world experience treating more than 25,000 people living with TED.* In the stories below, learn more about the impact TED can have on daily life and how to talk to your doctor about whether TEPEZZA may be right for you.   *Based on 25,062 individual patients enrolled in Amgen By Your Side who received at least one dose of TEPEZZA from 02/05/2020-11/14/2025. TED diagnosis is assumed based on initiation of TEPEZZA.  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. See additional IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION below. What Every Woman With Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Should Ask Her Doctor TED doesn’t always show up in obvious ways. Symptoms may be mistaken for other conditions or dismissed altogether. Knowing what questions to ask your doctor can help you better understand the signs and symptoms of TED, recognize what changes to watch for, and know when to seek treatment. Learn what every woman should know about advocating for her eye health and navigating conversations with her doctor. READ NOW Why It’s Important to Take Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Seriously What starts as minor eye symptoms may worsen over time. TED can affect everyday activities like driving, reading and even self-confidence. Read how one woman’s TED journey highlights why recognizing symptoms early and connecting with a TED specialist can make a meaningful  difference. READ NOW Living with Thyroid Eye Disease: Here’s How 2 Patients Navigated It Every TED journey is different. Through the experiences of Jessie and Will, learn about the challenges of TED, how to advocate for care, and the importance of support from loved ones. READ NOW IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (cont’d): Tell your doctor or nurse right away if you have any of these symptoms during or after your treatment with TEPEZZA:  ·   High blood pressure               ·   Difficulty breathing ·   Fast heartbeat           ·   Headache ·   Redness of the face/Feeling hot       ·   Muscle pain TEPEZZA may worsen inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, even if you don’t have a diagnosis of IBD before starting TEPEZZA treatment. Tell your doctor right away if you have worsening IBD symptoms, which may include diarrhea with stomach pain or cramps, blood in your stools, sudden urgency to have a bowel movement, or feeling like you need to have a bowel movement even when there’s little or no stool to pass. 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: ·   Have inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis). ·   Are currently being treated for diabetes, have been diagnosed with diabetes, or know your blood sugar is high. ·   Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. TEPEZZA may harm your unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant or suspect you are pregnant during treatment with TEPEZZA.          ·   Women who are able to become pregnant should use an effective form of birth control (contraception) prior to starting treatment, during treatment and for at least 6 months after the final dose of TEPEZZA. ·   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. ·   Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, dietary and herbal supplements. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. 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, ear discomfort, 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. Please see Full Prescribing Information or visit TEPEZZA.com for more information. USA-632-81742 This email was sent to latestnews401.cele@blogger.com by SheKnows. Please add email@mail.sheknows.com to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. 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