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- What are the more common side effects of Tepezza?
- What are the mild side effects of Tepezza?
- What are the serious side effects of Tepezza?
- FAQ about Tepezza’s side effects
- Side effects explained
- Warnings for Tepezza
- What to ask your doctor
Tepezza (teprotumumab-trbw) is a prescription drug used to treat thyroid eye disease (TED). Tepezza can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include muscle spasm, infusion-related reaction, and severe hearing loss.
Tepezza is used in adults to treat TED, sometimes called Graves’ ophthalmopathy, since it commonly occurs in people with Graves’ disease.
The active ingredient in Tepezza is the biologic drug teprotumumab-trbw.* (An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.) The drug comes as a powder that your doctor will prepare as an intravenous (IV) infusion. (This is an injection into a vein given over time.)
Keep reading to learn about the common, mild, and serious side effects Tepezza can cause. For a general overview of the drug, including details about its uses, see this article.
Some people may experience mild to serious side effects during Tepezza treatment. Examples of the drug’s commonly reported side effects include:
•muscle spasm
•nausea
•hair loss
•diarrhea
•fatigue (low energy)
Mild side effects have been reported with Tepezza. These include:
•muscle spasm
•nausea
•hair loss
•diarrhea
•fatigue
Serious side effects have been reported with Tepezza. These include:
•hearing loss*
•high blood sugar*
•infusion-related reactions
•severe allergic reaction†
If you develop serious side effects from Tepezza, call your doctor right away. If the side effects seem life threatening or you think you’re having a medical emergency, immediately call 911 or your local emergency number.
How long does Tepezza stay in your system?
Tepezza has a half-life of about 20 days. (Half-life is the amount of time it takes for a substance to be reduced to half the original amount.) After you take your last dose of Tepezza, it will take about 20 days for your body to clear half the amount of the drug from your body. Every 20 days the amount of drug is reduced by half again. Altogether, it will take about 100 days for your body to remove the drug completely from your system. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about how long Tepezza stays in your system. They can tell you how that may affect any benefits or side effects you experience from this medication.
How long do side effects of Tepezza typically last?
It depends on the side effect. Certain side effects are long-term* such as: •hearing loss •hair loss •weight loss •nail disorders •menstrual cycle disorders •increased blood sugar Other side effects may only last for a short time after starting Tepezza or after each infusion. These may include: •infusion-related reaction •muscle spasm •nausea •diarrhea •fatigue •dry skin •headache •altered taste If you’re concerned about how long side effects from Tepezza may last, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. * Long-term side effects include those that may start at any time you’re taking a drug, even if you’ve taken it for a long time. It also includes side effects that may not go away, even after you stop taking the drug.
Hearing loss
Hearing problems, including hearing loss, were a common side effect reported in studies of Tepezza. With hearing loss, people may become deaf. Different types of deafness occurred with Tepezza: •With sensorineural deafness, the inner ear becomes damaged and cannot send sound information to the brain. •With eustachian tube dysfunction, a different part of the ear loses function and can cause: •muffled hearing •tinnitus (ringing in the ears) •pain •reduced hearing •a full feeling in the ear Hearing loss may cause other symptoms such as: •a perception of your voice as too loud or echoing •low tolerance to sound •loss of hearing at specific frequencies of sound
High blood sugar
An increase in blood sugar may occur in people receiving Tepezza. In studies, the majority of people with high blood sugar during Tepezza treatment had diabetes or problems with blood sugar.
Allergic reaction
Like most drugs, Tepezza can cause an allergic reaction in some people. But this side effect wasn’t reported in studies. Symptoms can be mild to serious and can include: •skin rash •itchiness •flushing (temporary warmth, redness, or deepening of skin color) •swelling under your skin (usually in your eyelids, lips, hands, or feet) •swelling of your mouth, tongue, or throat, which can make it hard to breathe
Warnings
Tepezza can sometimes cause harmful effects in people with certain conditions. This is known as a drug-condition interaction. Other factors may also affect whether Tepezza is a good treatment option for you. Talk with your doctor about your health history before starting this medication. Be sure to tell them if any of the following factors apply to you: •poorly managed blood sugar or diabetes •inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) •previous allergic reaction to Tepezza •pregnancy •breastfeeding
Alcohol and Tepezza
There are no known interactions between alcohol and Tepezza. If you have questions about consuming alcohol during Tepezza treatment, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding with Tepezza
Before starting Tepezza treatment, it’s important to talk with your doctor if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to be either.
Like most drugs, Tepezza can cause a number of side effects that range from mild to serious. But most are temporary and go away after a few days to weeks. If you have questions about side effects Tepezza can cause, talk with your doctor. Examples of questions to help get you started include:
•If Tepezza causes too many long-term side effects, what other drug can I take for thyroid eye disease?
•Will eating before or after my Tepezza infusion reduce nausea?
•What can I do to prevent hair loss while receiving Tepezza treatment?
To learn more about Tepezza, see these articles:
•Tepezza Infusion: Treatment for Thyroid Eye Disease
Feb 16, 2024 · cough. difficulty with swallowing. dizziness or lightheadedness. fainting. fast heartbeat. numbness of the hands. pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue. skin rash, hives, or itching.
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