This drug has worked great for me. I haven't had any side effects and the injection is painless and simple. Published: September 26, 2007 ::

I have used this product for 18 months with wonderful results. Shots were simple to give and I have had no side effects. Published: October 25, 2007 ::

Forteo has caused deep caries of the roots of my teeth Published: October 23, 2007 ::

I took this drug for one year and started having pain down my left arm under my arm pit and my chest. I stpped taking it and the pain stopped. I did have a 24% increase in bone mass in one year except for my wrist, which got worse. Published: September 29, 2007 ::

My bone density improved greatly with the use of this product, however, the side effects are horrendous. I am weak, dizzy, sluggish, very tired all the time. I am going to stop taking it. Published: December 15, 2007 ::

Bone density is worse. I would not recommend. Published: November 25, 2007 ::

I have steroid induced osteoporosis. I have been taking Forteo for a little over a year with improvement in bone density. I have slight injection sight pain sometimes and also experienced some muscle spasms that have mostly gone away with continued treatment. Published: October 01, 2007 ::

I have been on Forteo for 16 months and a recent Dexascan showed my density to be the same as when I started. I have received no explantion from Drs why this is. I plan on stopping this shot at the first of the year. Published: December 18, 2007 ::

Just started taking this Jan 08, Have already broken a hip (10/07)and can not take the oral meds. I am a nurse and did the research on the drug, it is easy to inject and have had no side effects but the bone scan in Dec. 08 will tell the tale. On Xray my bones are quite thin and you can see through them. Published: January 20, 2008 ::

Before starting Forteo, I broke my right hip and had to have it replaced. Doctor told me up front that it would be a 2 year treatment procedure. Have administered the daily shot for 14 months now. I have fallen a couple of times since (hard falls too) with no brakes! I know that it is helping me! Even though I don't like giving myself shots, I hate broke bones worse! Thanks. Published: October 14, 2008 ::

I am 56 years old and experieced menopause produced by hysterectomy at age 30. I found out that I have osteoporosis and have been taking Forteo for almost 5 months now. No symptoms until the beginning of the 3rd month, when muscle and bone pain began occuring in the lower leg, ankle, feet, thighs, and all along the arm, from shoulder down. I am extremely fatigued all the time and feel like I have the flu. Could Forteo be causing this? I don't think there is enough information about side effects out there for us, and at this point I think I'd rather have another broken foot than continue to take a medication that costs me in excess of $800 per month and makes me feel so badly (at least I'm beginning to think it's associated)! Just curious to know if anyone else feels the same. Have you experienced these symptoms - have you discussed them with your doctor and what has the doctor recommended or said? Thanks for sharing ladies! Published: February 17, 2009 ::