FORTEO Reviews (TERIPARATIDE RECOMBINANT HUMAN)

Average Rating: 2.7 (96 Ratings)

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FORTEO  (TERIPARATIDE RECOMBINANT HUMAN):  Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures. It is similar to a natural hormone in your body (parathyroid hormone). It works by increasing bone mass and strength. This effect helps to decrease the risk of getting a fracture. This medication is not recommended for use in children or young adults whose bones are still growing.   FDA Approval Date: 2002-11-26 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 2  Osteoporosis First couple weeks were ok, now severe fatigue and bone/joint pain. Have to sadly stick with it in anticipation of revision spine surgery. Otherwise I would stop. Sadly, went to an Osteporosis Center for treatment. Zero support and cannot even tell me if I need additional vitamin supplements. Short staffed so no calls are responded to. Seems this is everywhere these day. Only good part is the injections are very easy. No pain at all. Don't be afraid of that one part at least. F 61 1 days
1X day
4/28/2023
 1  Osteoporosis Bone pain. Exhausted. Dizzy. Hard to focus. Flu-like symptoms 24/7 F 66 1 months
1X day
3/21/2023
 1  Severe spinal osteoporosis taking. Blood pressure 80/46, so short of breath. They lie about 24/7 help line. I called today to get v/m. Please, please, I beg of you, do not take this medicine. I feel like I am going to die. Pd $1450 for 1 month supply, never got the trial pk. They deserve a 0, but it sure was nice of Lilyto lower insulin prices to $38. Again, I am begging you to not take this med. BTW, husband is a retired Pharmacist, he has seen what is happening to me Did I mention severe diarrhea, anxiety, trembling & confusion. I could go on but I am too weak. F 76 4 days
20mcg 1X day
3/4/2023
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 1  Osteoporosis Knee pain, occasional heaviness in legs, Insomnia were some mild side effects my mom had. She was on Forteo injections for 2 years after that there are no “studies “ about what happens after 2 Years! Yes she got great results with bone scan she grew bone back but after she stopped the injections she also developed a brain tumour .. that is also where she grew something. She had no other underlying conditions and btw was causing cancer in rats as well . This medicine killed my mom and will do same to you avoid at all costs ! F 2 years
1X day
2/27/2023
 2  Was recommended to take it but not Would like to know if taking collagen helps reverse bone loss. Recommended to take forteo but reading the side effects I'm not going to. Can anyone tell me what has helped with their bone loss? Recommendations without horrific side effects? Have not started taking it. Wanted to see the side effects that others posted.. Any good suggestions to improve the bone loss? Please contact me. Thank you! F 69 0 days
O 1X day
11/19/2022
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 2  osteoporosis not sure Plunger was defective. Ely Lilly found a hundred reasons to avoid responsibility. Cannot use due to this problem F 78 60 days
30 1X day
11/11/2022
 1  Osteiporosis Leg stiffness, numbness in legs n joint pain in knees n ankles soreness n tightness in calves in legs n trouble walking After a year off forteo still have problems F 78 0 months
30mg 1X day
7/1/2022
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 4  osteoproisis I did not realize I was having a side effect until a year changing to Prolea. During time on Forteo i was urinating quite often. Like clock work every 2 hours I would be up at night urinating. I have gone to many specialists and could find anything wrong. Even tried acupuncture . Just recently stumbled upon the urination problem. The frequent urination was only at night (every 2 hours).. Daytime fine. Now, nearly 4 years later I still have the problem with urination at night. I have problems with acid sores in private area. Now, after being off Forteo I still have the problem. Has anyone out there experienced the same problem. F 81 2 years
30 1X day
10/11/2021
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 3  Low bone density I am a nurse and this drug is not for the faint at heart. Bone pain has showed up at random rotating areas of the skeleton. First week neck pain where the parathyroid is. Awareness of my heart. Very thirsty but that subsided. Knee pain first then toes. Legs by 6 weeks in I had a 9/10 pain all over the skeleton, especially ribs. I am very active and had to pause the drug 3 days at the 6 werk mark and pain subsided. I reluctantly started back up after that. I take it at night because that pulse of hormone makes me feel headachey and not good for a couple hours. I can tolerate it now. I dont feel my best on it but I can endure it. I am toughing it out but bone pain is a new norm I never had. I quickly feel great when i dont take it. But I dont see a lot of options. I want to stay active as long as I can so the best case scenario is to endure the yuck of this drug and make it another 20 or so yrs doing what I want to do. F 52 4 months
1X day
7/27/2021
 2  To strengthen my bones Incredible joint pain in my arms and knees. Tired all the time Lethargy F 69 4 months
Injection 1X day
3/1/2021
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 3  Spine surgery Weight gain, increase in abdominal girth, headaches, depression and fatigue. Finally get to quit this med in March 2021. F 58 11 months
20 mg 1X day
2/24/2021
 1  Osteoporosis Hair loss F 63 1 days
1X day
2/18/2021
 4  Spine surgery Hair loss, blurred vision, headaches, more frequent urination Wasn't able to inject in stomach so have to inject in my legs. F 67 17 months
20 mg 1X day
11/15/2020
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 4  severe osteoporosis Apparent Hair loss. Frequent Urination. Seems to have a mild stimulating effect. I can exercise ( jogging & workout at the gym ) right after injection,with no problems. Improvement in BMD after 4 months of treatment .per DEXA scan. I am hopeful for good results after the 2 year Treatment M 69 9 months
60 mcg 1X day
10/25/2020
 1  Osteoporosis prior to surgery Headache within 5 minutes, rapid heartbeat, unmotivated, depressed, and weight gain. I have never in my life had a weight problem. I've been 110 since the day I married and immediately gained 10 pounds within 2 months. I can hardly eat without gaining a pound. I've added at least 2-3 inches to my waist. I feel terrible... tired all the time. I hate this so much! F 49 3 months
1X day
9/12/2020
 3  osteoporosis side effect free until recent hair loss F 67 10 months
20 1X day
9/9/2020
 4  Fractured T12 Weight gain. Leg cramps, neck pain. Gerd. Results have been good but hate side effects. Ready to be off shots Cost is expensive F 62 17 months
30 1X day
9/8/2020
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 5  Osteoporosis Slight leg aches at night Some bruising at injection sight but minimal F 75 100 days
1X day
7/7/2020
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 1  Osteoporosis due to taking Prednisone First few days had nausea which I could cope with. On the eighth day I woke up with excruciating pain in my hips. Couldn’t contact anyone to ask what to do but couldn’t face taking more. F 69 7 days
20mcg
3/25/2020
 3  Three months High blood pressure Muscle and joint pain Lose of balance Blurred vision Headaches Never had high blood pressure before 160/80 I've had headache but nothing like now F 83 3 months
30mg
1/6/2020
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FORTEO  (TERIPARATIDE RECOMBINANT HUMAN):  Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures. It is similar to a natural hormone in your body (parathyroid hormone). It works by increasing bone mass and strength. This effect helps to decrease the risk of getting a fracture. This medication is not recommended for use in children or young adults whose bones are still growing.   FDA Approval Date: 2002-11-26 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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