My mother has been taking Forteo for about 4 months. During this time, she has started to experience symptoms of depression. She has no history of depression. She is 80 years old. Is this a reported side effect and if so, what are options. She is at high risk for bone fracture and needs to do something, but previous treatment with Fosamax was not successfu.
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5/ 9/08 1:50pm
Hello,
Per the drug manufacturer's patient information sheet on Forteo, depression IS listed under "Possible side effects of Forteo," with the advisement that a person taking this drug should "seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur."
Also see this article by osteoporosis specialist Dr. Neil Gonter:
Forteo: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?
http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/73/2677/forteo-risks
I hope this information is helpful to you.
Best,
Maria
12/28/08 5:05pm
I have not heard of any depression taking Forteo. I know that I was a little depressed
knowing that I had to take Forteo, but once I did the research realized that this was
a good alternative to osteoporosis.
I hope this helps. I am new to the blog, but have been very uplifted with the response from this blg.
Kathy
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