Skip to main content

Diet and nutrition tips

A healthy diet can help you feel your best

Actor portrayal of man in striped polo shirt lifting lid off of pot and holding wooden spoon

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.

Actor portrayal of man in striped polo shirt lifting lid off of pot and holding wooden spoon

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:

Get additional support, including help with your diet, from a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE)

'Find Food You Love' recipe guide

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. When you sign up, they can also send you a free Find Food You Love nutrition and recipe guide.

'Find Food You Love' recipe guide
My Dazzle logo; actor portrayal of female patient with gray hair wearing bright purple shirt My Dazzle logo; actor portrayal of female patient with gray hair wearing bright purple shirt

My Dazzle on Facebook

Follow My Dazzle on Facebook for more resources and recipes, plus connect with other people who are also living with CSD.

Follow My Dazzle

Facebook is a trademark of Meta Platforms, Inc.

How to get XERMELO

TerSera SupportSource has many resources to help

Get support

Co-pay support

You could pay as little as $0 co‑pay* if you have commercial insurance

See if you’re eligible

Starting on XERMELO?

TerSera NurseSupport can help with every step

Contact a nurse

*For eligible commercially insured patients, the co-⁠pay card is subject to an annual limit. You are not eligible if prescriptions are paid for by any state or other federally funded programs, including, but not limited to, Medicare or Medicaid, Medigap, VA or DOD or TriCare, or where prohibited by law.

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.
  • 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.

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.

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.

Please see Full Prescribing Information.

 

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.
  • 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.

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.

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.

Please see Full Prescribing Information.

Attention

If you click “Continue” below, you will leave the current site. TerSera is not responsible for the privacy policy of any third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

Continue
Cancel

Healthcare Professionals

The information contained in this section of the site is intended for US Healthcare Professionals only. Click Continue if you are a US Healthcare Professional.

Continue
Cancel

NPI LOOKUP

To find your NPI number, please fill out the information below.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Enter your first name.
Enter your last name.
Select your state.

Search results

Select the entry with your name and address information.  

Name NPI number State ZIP Code  

No results found

Refine your search and try again.