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Has anyone taken Forteo for more than 2 years?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jul 14 1:03pm | Replies (36)Comment receiving replies
@vmcd It looks like some doctors are allowing people to continue with Forteo past the two-year mark. I'm glad you haven't not fractured. My husband does the injections first thing in the morning. Or I should say, did the injections. She took him off Forteo three weeks ago, tried Fosamax, had a severe reaction, prescribed Risedronate but he has been afraid to take it. So we meet with her virtually tomorrow and we'll see what she has to say.
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@isabelle7,
" The effects of 36 months' treatment with teriparatide and alendronate in women and men with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis were examined in an active-comparator randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. This study confirmed the superiority of teriparatide over alendronate with respect BMD changes in the spine and hip and significantly reduced risk of vertebral fractures in teriparatide-treated patients."
I'm looking for the link to this quote which is probably the best presentation to get at least one more year of teriparatide.
I would ask her first, if she would consider Forteo for another year for your husband.
If she explains why not, you could follow with the post steroid information. If she remains uncomfortable with the third year, I would accept her reluctance and quietly seek an opinion from another specialist.
Your virtual is probably only 15 minutes. I'm hoping to get the link to you before then.