Extreme dryness of mouth, eyes, skin

Hi Maxine,

 

Although dry mouth and brittle fingernails aren't listed as specific side effects of Forteo, other side effects may occur, as with any drug. For example, many medications -- prescription and over-the-counter -- can produce dry mouth as a side effect.

 

If these things continue to bother you, talk with your doctor.

 

Best of luck,

Maria

I'm sorry to hear about these unpleasant experiences -- I'd never heard of these symptoms specifically associated with Forteo, but medications have the potential to affect people in various ways. I hope your physician can help you find the right solution or perhaps rule out other things that could be causing the effects.

Maxine

   That is a great question - I also have started experiancing dry brittle nails that break at the end... Never had this before -- Also have been on Forteo Shots for about 9 months...

 

 Skp

I am getting both those symptoms, now that you mention it. Weak, soft nails that break off and sticky, dry mouth, especially at night/when I wake in the morning. I've been on Forteo for 15/16 months.