For those with Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism, the 2020 release of a new product called Tepezza provided the first available treatment option for thyroid eye disease. Administered through eight separate intravenous infusions, the drug can reduce various symptoms associated with TED. However, early patients began to notice various hearing problems after using Tepezza.
If you have used Tepezza and subsequently experienced tinnitus or other forms of hearing impairment, you may be eligible for compensation through a defective medication claim. An experienced Rolling Meadows, IL product liability attorney can assess your eligibility and help you join hundreds of others seeking compensation.
What Is Thyroid Eye Disease?
Also called Graves’ ophthalmopathy, this autoimmune disorder can affect the patient’s eyes. Common TED symptoms include eyelid swelling and redness, dry or overly wet eyes, eye bulging, pain, and problems with closing the eyes. Although many patients experience only mild symptoms that improve on their own, others with more severe cases may require surgery or medication.