← Return to Forteo (teriparatide) followed by HRT: My Experience

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@broken13 I am convinced, doctors practice medicine by not just what they learnt in school or in practice but also by their own convictions of what will work best for their patients. You could be a perfect example of that theory. Even though Forteo was labelled by FDA as a one- time (for two years) in life drug, doctors are deciding on their own, which of their high fracture risk patients will benefit from a second round of Forteo. I believe FDA now has removed the once in life for two years only Forteo label for namely the high fracture risk patients (as dictated by their bone - turnover markers, dexa scans and other assessments) to be given under careful supervision. You did mention they can no longer do bone density on your spine. Based on your current Femoral Neck & Hip T- scores, you do fall in the high fracture risk category. Additionally, with a previous fracture you are probably a good candidate for the second Forteo treatment (as decided by your physicians). Best of luck!

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@tpinheiro29 I have looked and not found anyone doing any stats or research on outcomes of those of us who are using Forteo/Teriparatide a second time. I would think this would be valuable information. My plan would not cover Evenity, but did cover Forteo for second time "as it was proven to work before". Evenity has offered drug to me at 1/2 price, but I am so worried about side effects it mentions and have been reported on this site. I also have autoimmune disorder, so would be interested in anyone else with that and using Evenity. I have gone 10 years without fracture since Forteo, so more siding to repeat that recipe with Evista as follow up because at least I know it worked and willing to boost with Forteo again if needed.