About The Tepezza Hearing Loss Lawsuit
Dozens of lawsuits have been filed against drug manufacturer Horizon Therapeutics regarding their medication Tepezza (teprotumumab-trbw). The drug is used to treat thyroid eye disease (TED), a condition associated with the autoimmune disorder Grave’s disease. TED can cause eye discomfort, pain, swelling, vision damage, and even blindness in severe cases.
Lawsuits state Tepezza caused patients to develop irreversible hearing loss, a side effect its manufacturer is accused of downplaying. Because of this alleged lack of transparency, those who took Tepezza for relief from debilitating vision problems are now facing the life-altering reality of hearing loss. Affected patients are filing lawsuits in the pursuit of justice and compensation, which courts have decided to consolidate into multidistrict litigation (MDL). This is good news for individuals affected by Tepezza, who can now join together to fight to hold Horizon Therapeutics accountable.
If you or a loved one were harmed by taking Tepezza, you may be feeling devastated and overwhelmed. It’s important to understand that you have legal rights and may be eligible to file a lawsuit against Horizon Therapeutics. In this article, you’ll learn about prequalifying injuries and how to take the first steps toward justice today.
The Dangers of Tepezza
Tepezza’s approval in 2020 was a light in the dark for patients suffering from thyroid eye disease (TED). Many viewed the drug, which is given to patients via infusion, as the key to freedom from the debilitating eye problems associated with TED. Tepezza works by blocking insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R), a protein found on the surface of human cells that contributes to the disease.
Sadly, these hopes were soon shattered when droves of patients began experiencing serious hearing problems like tinnitus, hypersensitivity to sounds, partial and total hearing loss, and more. For many affected patients, these side effects are permanent, leaving victims to endure the heartbreaking reality of lifelong hearing impairment.
In addition to hearing damage, the FDA associates Tepezza with side effects like:
- Muscle spasms
- Nausea
- Hair loss
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- High blood sugar
- Dry skin
- Change in taste
- Headache
- Infusion reactions
- Worsening of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
What Is The Focus Of The Lawsuit?
Documentation revealed that Horizon Therapeutics appears to have been aware of Tepezza’s potential to affect hearing, sparking a wave of lawsuits across the country. Initial drug trials showed that hearing loss affected around 10% of patients taking Tepezza, but recent research showed this figure might be concerningly low; a study by the Endocrine Society revealed that the rate of patients who suffered hearing loss might be as high as 65%. Thousands of patients have taken Tepezza, leaving many at risk of serious side effects.
Plaintiffs have accused Horizon Therapeutics of endangering the health of patients by:
- Neglecting to perform adequate safety testing on the medication
- Failing to educate patients on the risks of hearing loss associated with the drug
Lawsuits focus on these allegations as plaintiffs fight to hold Horizon Therapeutics accountable for their pain and suffering.
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