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What is the most important information I should know about Forteo?
• As a part of drug testing, Forteo was given to rats forteo support groups. Some of these ratsdeveloped osteosarcoma, a bone cancer forteo support groups. Osteosarcoma in humans is a serious butvery rare cancer forteo support groups. It is not known if humans treated with Forteo also have ahigher chance of getting osteosarcoma forteo support groups. Discuss with your doctor the risks andbenefits associated with use of Forteo forteo support groups.
• Forteo may cause dizziness or fast heartbeats after an injection forteo support groups. Injectthe medication in a location where you can sit or lie down following the injectionshould dizziness or fast heartbeats occur forteo support groups.
What is Forteo?
• Forteo is a man-made form of the naturally occurring hormone parathyroid forteo support groups. Forteo forms new bone, increases bone mineral density and bone strength, andas a result, reduces the chance of getting a broken bone forteo support groups.
• Forteo is used for men and women with osteoporosis who are at high riskfor bone fractures forteo support groups.
• Forteo may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide forteo support groups.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Forteo?
• Do not use Forteo without first talking to your doctor if you
· have Paget's disease of the bone;
· have unexplained high levels of alkaline phosphatase in the blood,which may indicate Paget's disease;
· are a child or young adult;
· have ever been diagnosed with bone cancer or other cancers that havespread (metastasized) to the bones;
· have had radiation therapy involving the bone;
· have a bone disease other than osteoporosis; or
· have a high level of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia) forteo support groups.
• You may not be able to take Forteo, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above forteo support groups.
• Forteo is in the FDA pregnancy category C forteo support groups. This means that it is notknown whether Forteo will be harmful to an unborn baby forteo support groups. Do not use Forteo withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment forteo support groups.
• It is not known whether Forteo passes into breast milk forteo support groups. Do not use Forteowithout first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby forteo support groups.
How should I use Forteo?
• Use Forteo exactly as directed by your doctor forteo support groups. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you forteo support groups.
• Forteo is administered by injection using a prefilled delivery device forteo support groups. Your doctor or other healthcare provider will give you detailed instructionson how to inject the medication forteo support groups.
• Forteo is usually injected once a day into the thigh or abdomen (lowerstomach area) forteo support groups. Follow your doctor's instructions forteo support groups.
• Forteo can be injected at any time of the day forteo support groups. It may be easier to rememberto use Forteo if it is used at about the same time each day forteo support groups.
• It is important to use Forteo regularly to get the most benefit forteo support groups.
• Forteo may cause dizziness or fast heartbeats after an injection forteo support groups. Injectthe medication in a location where you can sit or lie down following the injectionshould dizziness or fast heartbeats occur forteo support groups.
• Use Forteo shortly after you take the pen out of the refrigerator forteo support groups. Recapthe pen and put it back into the refrigerator right after use forteo support groups.
• The same pen can be used for up to 28 days after the first injectionfrom the pen forteo support groups. Throw away the pen after 28 days of use, even if it is not completelyempty forteo support groups.
• Do not Forteo that is discolored or cloudy or that has particles in it forteo support groups. It should be clear and colorless forteo support groups. Do not use Forteo after the expiration dateprinted on the pen or pen packaging forteo support groups.
• Dispose of all needles and syringes in an appropriate, puncture-resistantdisposal container forteo support groups.
• Your doctor may want to perform blood or urine tests during treatmentto determine your response to Forteo forteo support groups.
• Store Forteo pens in the refrigerator at 36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit(2 to 8 degrees Celsius) forteo support groups. Do not freeze the medication forteo support groups. Do not use any medicationthat has been frozen forteo support groups.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Use the missed dose as soon as you remember within the same day forteo support groups. If youdo not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and only use the dosefor that day forteo support groups. Do not use a double dose forteo support groups.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek medical attention forteo support groups.
• Symptoms of a Forteo overdose may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness,and headache forteo support groups.
What should I avoid while using Forteo?
• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity during treatmentwith Forteo unless otherwise directed by your doctor forteo support groups.
What are the possible side effects of Forteo?
• Stop using the medication and seek emergency medical attention if youexperience a rare allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) to Forteo forteo support groups.
• As a part of drug testing, Forteo was given to rats forteo support groups. Some of these ratsdeveloped osteosarcoma, a bone cancer forteo support groups. Osteosarcoma in humans is a serious butvery rare cancer forteo support groups. It is not known if humans treated with Forteo also have ahigher chance of getting osteosarcoma forteo support groups. Discuss with your doctor the risks andbenefits associated with use of Forteo forteo support groups.
• Most side effects from Forteo are mild and include dizziness and legcramps forteo support groups. If you become lightheaded or have fast heartbeats after an injection,sit or lie down until you feel better forteo support groups. If you do not feel better, call yourhealthcare provider before continuing treatment forteo support groups.
• Contact your healthcare provider if you have continuing nausea, vomiting,constipation, low energy, or muscle weakness forteo support groups. These may be signs there is toomuch calcium in your blood forteo support groups.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur forteo support groups. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome forteo support groups.
What other drugs will affect Forteo?
• Before using Forteo, tell your doctor if you are taking digoxin (Lanoxin,Lanoxicaps, Digitek) forteo support groups. You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoringduring treatment forteo support groups.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Forteo forteo support groups. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products forteo support groups.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Forteo written for healthprofessionals that you may read forteo support groups.
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