Tepezza is a medication for the treatment of thyroid eye disease “TED”. Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune disease that causes the eyes to be pushed forward and bulge outward, which can lead to eye pain, double vision, and difficulty closing the eyelid.
Why Are People Filing Lawsuits?
People who have taken Tepezza have suffered permanent hearing complications, including hearing loss and tinnitus – ringing in the ears. Lawsuits aim to help patients who have taken this drug and have experienced hearing problems receive compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and decreased quality of life. Hearing loss and tinnitus can make it difficult to understand others, which could lead to feelings of frustration, anxiety, and depression.
Who Qualifies to File a Lawsuit?
You may qualify to file a lawsuit if you have taken Tepezza and experienced permanent or persistent hearing loss or tinnitus. Some questions that we will ask you to see if you qualify include:
When were you prescribed Tepezza?
How many infusions did you receive?
What type of hearing problems have you experienced?
When did a doctor diagnose you with hearing loss and/or tinnitus?
Have you been treated for any of the hearing loss problems?
Has a doctor told you that your hearing problems were related to Tepezza?
What Type of Hearing Problems Does Tepezza Cause?
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction;
Hyperacusis – a hearing disorder that involves sensitivity to sounds;
Partial Hearing Loss – Hypoacusis;
Hearing your own voice too loudly – Autophony;
Permanent Loss of Hearing
Tinnitus – Ringing in the ears
If you or a loved one used Tepezza and suffered one or more of the hearing problems identified above, contact Meshbesher & Spence today for a free consultation.
