Forteo User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• June 18, 2010

For Osteoporosis "I just started with no side effects. The injections are quite painless and very easy to do. I'm hoping this will help my hips. Only 51 and really need this medicine to help me. Good luck everybody with these. Get strong and healthy bones."

• Eli...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 29, 2025

For Osteoporosis "Have been taking FORTEO for 18 months. Both hip and neck are now osteopenia (they were osteoporosis before starting FORTEO). Spine is still in osteoporosis but has raised from T4.1 to T3.3. Great positive outcome, but in my situation, the muscle cramps, aches, and weakness have continued the full 18 months. I am hoping once I stop the medicine (6 months to go), the aches/pains will subside too. Has anyone else continued with muscle cramps, etc. throughout their treatment?"

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2019

For Osteoporosis "I'm a 56-year-old postmenopausal woman who had two low trauma fractures: a bone in my left foot 6 weeks before my 40th birthday and my lower right tibia at age 53. From 2003 to present, I have increased dietary calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and weight-bearing exercise. My first Dexascan in 2006 showed osteopenia. My most recent Dexascan in 2019 showed osteoporosis in my spine (-2.6). I started Forteo on July 30 and took my last dose on November 25. In the early morning of November 26, I went to the ER and found out that I had a kidney stone in my ureter. Worst pain I've ever felt. My primary care physician and I both think it was caused by the Forteo as I'd never had a kidney stone before. I stopped taking Forteo and am researching other medications. As for the cost, Lilly has a program that those with private health insurance can qualify for. It cost me $4 a pen. If it hadn't been for that, I never would have been able to afford it."

• Ski...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2015

For Osteoporosis "Have been on Forteo almost four months. At first I had mild nausea and my appetite was down. But now my body has adjusted to it. Compared to all the other medications I tried, the side effects were non-existent! Hope to get a good report on my next bone density test."

• JBJ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 29, 2023

For Osteoporosis "I have osteoporosis due to long-term prednisone use. I tried Fosamax and got severe pain from it. I tried Reclast, which improved my bone mass density, but I kept getting fractures. I had over 20 rib fractures and a bunch of vertebral compression fractures. With Prolia, the fractures got worse. I have been on Forteo for 2 years and I am on it again for 2.5 years. My Dexa scans have improved, but more importantly, no fractures. I have had no noticeable side effects either."

• Gol...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 13, 2022

For Osteoporosis "74-year-old man. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis after tripping on uneven ground and falling onto a concrete driveway. Though I had never previously broken any bone, despite 26 years in the Army parachuting, in this case, I had tri-mal fractures in my lower right leg and broke my humerus in three places. Began the regimen of Forteo in June 2020 and completed the 24 months in July 2022. Also took two Citracal pills daily, along with D3. Had a bone density scan prior to starting the regimen and after completion. Very conscientious in completing my injection daily and followed the instructions to the letter. Forteo was stored properly. Suffered no side effects at all. Unbelievably, the final density scan revealed that I had not improved one iota! Nada. I mean, I was not expecting huge results, but...nothing? (Some teeny, tiny changes, but nothing even remotely significant.) A tremendous waste of $$ for the Forteo, needles, swabs, Citracal, and D3. Massive disappointment after 2 years!!"

• gro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2015

For Osteoporosis "I gave this medication a 9 despite some uncomfortable side effects because after 6 months of treatment my spine BMD has increased from 3.4 T score to 3.0 T (+ 8%) but my hip has gotten 5% worse. I experienced a lot of nausea (especially about 2 hours after shot) but I also experienced about 15 pounds of weight gain. Shooting pains in my legs and arms occasionally and small bruising around injection spot sometimes. I am stopping medication for other reasons but I am happy about the 8% gain in my spine after 2 previous painful spinal fractures."

• Hea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2020

For Osteoporosis "After 2 weeks on FORTEO, I am experiencing severe headaches and neck pain. I have rarely gotten headaches before. I didn’t inject yesterday, but I’m getting the neck pain this morning. Does anyone know how long it takes for Forteo side effects to go away after discontinuing the med? The rheumatologist told me it only stays in the body for 24 hours."

• Fli...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 19, 2019

For Osteoporosis "I have been on Forteo for 19 months. For the last 3 months, I have experienced extreme dizziness every few weeks (so dizzy I have to hold tightly onto anything for fear of falling for several minutes) and have gained 8 pounds. After a dizzy spell, I am wiped out all day. I'm no longer sure the benefits are worth this."

• Bin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 9, 2019

For Osteoporosis "Used Forteo for 2 years, it’s the strongest, best osteoporosis drug out there. I am a 58-year-old male, severe osteoporosis, and broke about half of my vertebrae. No side effects until 21 months, had issues with GERD/throat issues. Stopped for a month, then finished up. Using nasal spray for osteo now and getting on Prolia soon."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 15, 2018

For Osteoporosis "I am a 48-year-old female who was diagnosed with osteoporosis after a hip stress fracture and two pelvic fractures. I had a second bone density scan after taking Forteo. At that time, my diagnosis was upgraded from osteoporosis to osteopenia. The drug is working, and I don’t seem to have any side effects. (My hair is becoming much thicker and more curly. I’m not sure if this is related to the drug or not.) Despite the positive effect Forteo is having on my bones, I am nervous about being on this powerful drug. It seems very unnatural."

• Anonymous
• March 15, 2011

For Osteoporosis "I have been using Forteo for 6 months now. I am 60 years old and have had osteoporosis of my hips since I was 50. Other medicines did not help, and after I fell this past summer and broke my left hip, the doctor suggested Forteo, advising me that it was the best and that studies have shown that after treatment is finished, bone will be back to normal."

• Taz...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 24, 2019

For Osteoporosis "Got clipped hard by a horse, and I'm looking at doing surgery with pins and plates. Been injecting Forteo for about 6 months. I have to believe that I would have been broken up more without Forteo, but how will the surgical hardware hold up over time? I hear that Forteo fills in bone, but with a more brittle material than what you had naturally, and then lose all you gain at the end of 3 years if not replaced by another bone medication. Anyone experience surgery with hardware after starting Forteo?"

• PSR...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 8, 2019

For Osteoporosis "I’ve been on Forteo for six months. I stopped between months 2 and 3 due to heart palpitations. I then resumed after a complete heart workup that said I was healthy. I initially had bad nausea and vomiting. Since starting up again, no problems with either. Will continue as I have lupus and had a compression fracture at T8. I am 60 and have steroid-induced osteoporosis."

• Rac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2019

For Osteoporosis "I am 47 years of age. At 44, I had a hip replacement, at which time I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. I took alendronate and had crippling and extremely painful side effects. I used a walker or a cane at all times. I stopped the Forteo, and within a week, everything returned to normal, but bone loss progressed. I then fractured four vertebrae, which was worse than being in labor 24/7 for months. I am on my third month of Forteo, and all back pain disappeared. I have experienced back pain since a major vehicle accident at age 17 and another at 20. My back has not been pain-free (not even for a few minutes) until now. However, I now am experiencing hip and knee pain, which is quickly increasing in strength. I do not recall a fall that may have jarred them, so I assume it is Forteo. I will manage through, though, because I refuse to ever experience spinal fractures again."

• LJa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 18, 2018

For Osteoporosis "I finished the last dose two days ago. No side effects at all. Hip and femoral head had (6.9% and 6.8% increase, respectively). Lumbar spine 3.3%. Considering the direction I was going, and knowing that yearly bone loss with age occurs normally, I was very pleased with the results. I felt the benefits outweighed the risks, and I would not hesitate to recommend Forteo based on my experience. Prior Actonel and Altevia user. Prolia is probably next best."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2018

For Osteoporosis "I started Forteo in April 2018, almost 6 months ago. I have had osteoporosis since age 52 (now 63). My body could not tolerate the medicines, so I didn't take them. However, earlier this year when my Dexa scan again showed a huge decline, I agreed to take Forteo. I take the injection before bedtime and very rarely feel any nausea. My legs do ache, but I'm not sure if it is all from Forteo, as I try to walk 3-5 miles 5 days a week and recently added some weight-bearing exercises. I have not had any noticeable hair loss as others have reported. This is the only medicine I take. I do take supplements: one-a-day vitamin, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, magnesium, and calcium. The copay card from the manufacturer helps tremendously with the cost. I am so thankful to have it. Good luck to all of you in your decision and your battle with osteoporosis."

• Anonymous
• December 18, 2016

For Osteoporosis "70 yr old with Fx femur that would not heal, put on Forteo injections after 2 surgeries and bone grafts did not work. Took Forteo for 4 mo and no results. Had to have hip replaced with a long stem and now, 2 yrs later, I have a liposarcoma in the pelvis. Just wondering if you think this is a side effect of the Forteo. Never had any cancer in my family. Would appreciate anyone's thoughts."

• Jas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2020

For Osteoporosis "I had posted my review on June 7, 2019. I am so distraught and upset. If there was anything less than zero, I would give it to Forteo. I am still recovering. My legs, knees, feet, and ankles were so badly affected by Forteo that it has taken all my strength and willpower to fight from becoming crippled. The manufacturer and the prescribing doctors show no responsibility while prescribing this drug. They pretend the effects are not because of Forteo. In fact, my prescribing doctor at Shands coolly told me to start using a walker. I have severe bone pain and loss of height from Forteo. I am waiting for a miracle. Please do not take Forteo injections."

• dsm...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 2, 2017

For Osteoporosis "I experienced all of the above, including thinning hair and immediate memory loss. It also affected my overall disposition and gave me what I didn't realize until after terminating my use: extreme confusion, depression, and extreme fatigue. Overall, depression lifted a few months later, and I was amazed at how my outlook brightened. This treatment definitely has a psychological effect that is not truly recognized. Density went from -2.8 to -2.7. More effects are probably overshadowed by the more noticeable ones. Do not recommend this drug to anyone, the side effects and effort to use are not worth the extremely small gain. Lost almost 2 years of my life due to my depressive, fatigued state. At 68, I would like to have them back."

• Mr ...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 6, 2023

For Osteoporosis "At age 64 (male), I broke my hip (fragility fracture) and was prescribed Forteo. I also had a vitamin D deficiency. After 2 years, I saw a 30% increase in my T-score. I then went on Reclast, and after 2 years, saw a 20% reduction. The doctor wants me to look at the 10% net gain and continue on Reclast, but I cannot afford another broken hip. I am now 68 years old, and my endocrinologist says if I want, I can do another 2-year course of Forteo. I will have to pay around $542 a month under my Part D Medicare. These are tough decisions to make and realize that what works for one may not work for another."

• Lif...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 18, 2018

For Osteoporosis "I took Forteo for the maximum of 2 years and had no side effects. I also had a good result on my Dexa scan. The problem is the doctor didn't put me on anything afterwards, and I lost it all. Now I am entertaining Prolia but am afraid after reading all the side effects. I do think Forteo is a good drug..."

• hon...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 4, 2021

For Osteoporosis "I am a 66-year-old man who, after 5 years, showed no improvement in the hip with oral bisphosphonates. 2 years ago, I had a fragility fracture and broke my hip! I also had a vitamin D deficiency. With Forteo, I got a 21% increase in BMD in my hip! After two years, I went on Reclast to keep the gains of Forteo. The only downside to Forteo is if you travel, it must be refrigerated wherever you go. Forteo worked for me."

• Dia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2017

For Osteoporosis "So far, 3 months on Forteo injection daily. About 6 weeks ago, I noticed my nails were chipping vertically, so much so that I had to snip every nail down at different times. Until now, my nails are all so short it looks like I have been biting them. I had always had lovely nails until Forteo, but Lilly company denies that this is a side effect, and my osteo doc has never heard of this as a side effect. She says I might need more protein in my diet. I feel that I am not being taken seriously about this problem. And I also feel helpless. I have not been able to find the cause of my weakened nails. Please, does anyone else have this problem after taking Forteo?"

• Don...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 8, 2018

For Osteoporosis "I injected myself for two years. A lot of pain in my legs and an overall weird feeling. It's a heavy-duty drug. After two years, I had no improvement. It was a complete waste. I have hypothyroidism. I don't know. Sometimes I thought I was going bonkers. Anyhow, now I am taking Raloxifene. I've been on it for 2 years. No side effects except sweating at night, which after Forteo seems like a cakewalk. However, since I've had all the drips and the injections, there is no hope for me but Raloxifene. No other drugs left for me to take or that the doctors haven't recommended. So, I don't know what to say other than Forteo did not work at all for me."