Thanks to your continued support, the Post has recognized HealthCentral as a leading health resource! Read the full story by clicking on the link above.
Synthetic parathyroid hormone, manufactured by Eli Lilly and sold in the United States under the brand name Forteo, is the only FDA approved osteoporosis drug shown to directly stimulate bone formation. Read more
Reader's Question: I was diagnosed with osteopenia. My doctor advised me to start taking Fosamax. My mother has atrial fibrillation. I was recently heard that this might be problem. Should I take this? Read more
I started Forteo August 2007, my diagnosis after a bone biopsy... Read more
Help others by sharing your experience, insight, and inspiration. Keep a daily journal, share a moving moment, or give a tip that helps someone get through the day.