Forteo Side Effects

Generic Name: teriparatide

Please note - some side effects for Forteo may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Forteo - for the Consumer

Forteo

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Forteo:

Diarrhea; headache; increased cough; indigestion; joint pain; leg or back cramps; mild dizziness or fast heartbeat; minor bruising, itching, pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site; nausea; neck pain; runny nose; sleeplessness; sore throat; sweating; vomiting; weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; depression; fainting; severe or persistent dizziness or fast heartbeat; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, constipation, muscle weakness, or tiredness; shortness of breath; tooth problems.

Forteo Side Effects - for the Professional

Forteo

Most common adverse reactions (>10%) include: arthralgia, pain, and nausea (6.1)

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Eli Lilly and Company at 1-800-545-5979 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

Side Effects by Body System

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included hypertension, angina pectoris, and syncope.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, constipation, diarrhea, and vomiting.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included arthralgias and leg cramps. Postmarketing reports have included muscle spasms, such as of the leg or back (between 1 and 10 patients per 100 patients treated).

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included dizziness, depression, insomnia, and vertigo.

Respiratory

Respiratory system side effects have included rhinitis, increased cough, pharyngitis, and pneumonia.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rash and sweating.

General

General side effects have included pain, headache, asthenia, and neck pain. Pain at the injection site has also be reported.

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included transient hypoparathyroidism.

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