Warnings


What may interact with Forteo?


-digoxin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Forteo?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-bone disease other than osteoporosis
-high levels of calcium in the blood
-history of cancer in the bone
-kidney stone
-Paget''s disease
-parathyroid disease
-receiving radiation therapy
-an unusual or allergic reaction to teriparatide, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Forteo?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Your doctor may order blood tests and other tests to see how you are doing.
You should make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D while you are taking this medicine, unless your doctor tells you not to. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your health care professional.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
Talk to your doctor about your risk of cancer. You may be more at risk for certain types of cancers if you take this medicine.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store the pens in a refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). Do not freeze. Use the pen quickly after taking out of the refrigerator and recap and return to refrigerator right after using. Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine 28 days after the first injection from the pen. Throw away any unopened, unused medicine after the expiration date on the label.