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A healthy diet can help

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It’s no surprise that how and what you eat may trigger carcinoid syndrome diarrhea (CSD) symptoms. Here are some tips on what to eat and what to avoid that will help you stay in control. Be sure to discuss any changes to your diet with your doctor.

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Foods to avoid or reduce

Foods with amines

These foods include aged cheeses, alcoholic beverages, smoked or salted foods, soy products, chocolate, and coffee.

Hot spices

Try to avoid pepper, cayenne pepper, and mustard.

Foods high in fat

Fried foods, full-fat dairy products, chips, processed meats, and desserts are all high in fat.

So, what CAN you eat? Try these foods.

There are many nutritious, tasty foods that you can eat to help you manage your CSD, including vegetables, whole grains, and protein-rich foods, such as fish, beef, chicken, and eggs.

Recipes to get you started:

Italian Chicken Pasta

Italian Chicken Pasta

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Pork, Apple, and Potato Bake

Pork, Apple, and Potato Bake

See the recipe

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When you sign up to connect with a CNE, you have free access to a specialist who can answer any questions you may have about diet, nutrition, CSD, and XERMELO.

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Important Safety Information

  • Do not take XERMELO if you have a history of hypersensitivity to telotristat or any of the ingredients in XERMELO.
  • XERMELO may cause constipation which can be serious. You should stop

Indication

XERMELO is a prescription pill, used along with somatostatin analog (SSA) therapy, for carcinoid syndrome diarrhea in adults who are not adequately controlled by SSA therapy.

Important Safety Information

  • Do not take XERMELO if you have a history of hypersensitivity to telotristat or any of the ingredients in XERMELO.
  • XERMELO may cause constipation which can be serious. You should stop taking XERMELO if severe constipation or severe, persistent, or worsening 
abdominal pain develops. Talk to your doctor if you have these symptoms.
  • The most common side effects of XERMELO include nausea, headache, increase in liver enzymes, depression, flatulence, decreased appetite, swelling of your hands and feet, fever, abdominal pain, and constipation.
  • Talk to your doctor about all medications you are taking as some may interact with XERMELO.
  • XERMELO is not recommended if you have moderate or severe liver impairment.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.FDA.gov/medwatch. You may also contact TerSera Therapeutics at 1-844-334-4035 or medicalinformation@tersera.com.

Indication

XERMELO is a prescription pill, used along with somatostatin analog (SSA) therapy, for carcinoid syndrome diarrhea in adults who are not adequately controlled by SSA therapy.

Please see accompanying Full Prescribing Information.

Important Safety Information and Indication

Important Safety Information

  • Do not take XERMELO if you have a history of hypersensitivity to telotristat or any of the ingredients in XERMELO.
  • XERMELO may cause constipation which can be serious. You should stop

Indication

XERMELO is a prescription pill, used along with somatostatin analog (SSA) therapy, for carcinoid syndrome diarrhea in adults who are not adequately controlled by SSA therapy.

Important Safety Information

  • Do not take XERMELO if you have a history of hypersensitivity to telotristat or any of the ingredients in XERMELO.
  • XERMELO may cause constipation which can be serious. You should stop taking XERMELO if severe constipation or severe, persistent, or worsening 
abdominal pain develops. Talk to your doctor if you have these symptoms.
  • The most common side effects of XERMELO include nausea, headache, increase in liver enzymes, depression, flatulence, decreased appetite, swelling of your hands and feet, fever, abdominal pain, and constipation.
  • Talk to your doctor about all medications you are taking as some may interact with XERMELO.
  • XERMELO is not recommended if you have moderate or severe liver impairment.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.FDA.gov/medwatch. You may also contact TerSera Therapeutics at 1-844-334-4035 or medicalinformation@tersera.com.

Indication

XERMELO is a prescription pill, used along with somatostatin analog (SSA) therapy, for carcinoid syndrome diarrhea in adults who are not adequately controlled by SSA therapy.

Please see accompanying Full Prescribing Information.

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