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Tai

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posted 05/23/2009, comments (15)

Forteo side-effects

I am a 67-year-old woman living with osteoporosis. I have been using Forteo since Oct. of 2008. My rheumy whom I knew from working together at a hospital and whom I trust said Forteo was the only med that would work. My thoracic vertebrae were already starting to collapse. It was a shock because I had been on Fosamax for... Read more Chevron

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Pam Flores

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posted 04/16/2009, comments (3)

New Hope For Pelvic Fractures Using Forteo

Dr. Susan Bukata and Dr. J. Edward Puzas, at the University of Rochester Medical Center New York,recently found that Forteo, a genetically engineered fragment of human parathyroid hormone, can be used to speed fracture healing and reduce intense pain from pelvic and other non-healing fractures. In February 2009, the Orthopedic Research... Read more Chevron

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Pam Flores

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posted 01/30/2009, comments (5)

Treatment Options for Premenopausal Women With Osteoporosis

According to Dr. Susan Ott, Professor of the University of Washington Bone Physiology Course, "Bisphosphonates are NOT APPROVED for prevention of osteoporosis in premenopausal women." (Bisphosphonates include drugs like Fosamax, Boniva, and Actonel). Okay I understand that statement, but what about those who have established primary osteoporosis,... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/22/2008, comments (5)

Calcitonin Or Forteo: Bypassing The Bisphosphonates

While bisphosphonates—Fosamax, Boniva, et. al.—are certainly the most common osteoporosis drugs, they’re not the only ones you might be prescribed. Especially if you have digestive issues (if you’re prone to heartburn, nausea, etc.), your doctor might recommend a drug that’s gentler on the stomach. Here are a couple... Read more Chevron

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Neil Gonter, MD

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posted 12/19/2008, comments (2)

Reclast, Forteo and Other New Agents

Reader Question: I have been on all the medications on the market for osteoporosis, including the yearly IV medication, Reclast, and the daily injection, Forteo. Are there any new medications available, or soon to be available, that I can look forward to? A very important drug trial result was released at the American Society for Bone... Read more Chevron

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