Forteo is a prescription drug licensed for the treatment of osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women. This eMedTV page offers more information on the effects of Forteo, explains how to take the drug, and lists some side effects that may occur.
Common Forteo side effects may include insomnia, nausea, and dizziness. Besides common side effects, this eMedTV resource also lists potentially serious side effects of the drug that should be reported to your healthcare provider right away.
Forteo uses are primarily focused on the treatment of osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women. As this eMedTV page explains, however, it can also be used off-label to treat osteoporosis due to steroid use and osteoporosis in premenopausal women.
There is only one recommended Forteo dose for everyone -- 20 mcg injected once daily. This page from the eMedTV Web site contains important Forteo dosage information and includes a list of tips for when and how to administer the injection.
Digoxin and bisphosphonates may cause Forteo drug interactions. This page from the eMedTV library explains what may happen during these interactions, lists specific medicines that can interact with Forteo, and describes how to prevent them.
Since Forteo has not been studied for long-term use, it should not be used for more than two years. This eMedTV segment includes other important information on Forteo. Warnings and precautions for the drug are also listed in this article.
Common symptoms of a Forteo overdose may include weakness, nausea, and dizziness. This part of the eMedTV archives lists other possible overdose symptoms and describes the various treatment options available for people who have overdosed on Forteo.
In studies on Forteo and pregnancy, the drug caused problems when it was given to pregnant animals. This eMedTV article describes the complications that occurred in the offspring of pregnant rats and mice when Forteo was given during pregnancy.
At this time, it is not known whether Forteo is safe to use while breastfeeding. This eMedTV resource offers more information on Forteo and breastfeeding, and describes the problems that may occur in a nursing infant whose mother is taking the drug.
The earliest possible date that generic Forteo could become available is December 2018. As this eMedTV Web page explains, as soon as the patent for Forteo expires in 2018, a number of companies are expected to begin making generic versions of it.
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