Forteo weight gain…anyone experience this?

Posted by penk0213 @penk0213, Apr 16, 2023

I have gained weight recently at the 3 month mark of using Forteo. It is not listed as a side effect.

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sue23 | @sue23 | Aug 12 9:31am

I have also gained weight since starting my treatment back in March. At least4 kgs

tricia225 | @tricia225 | Aug 12 8:11pm

In reply to @sue23 "I have also gained weight since starting my treatment back in March. At least4 kgs" + (show)

@sue23 I came off Forteo after 17 months as I could no longer take the hazy and sluggish feeling. My doctor switched me to Prolia in 2024, 2x per year. My Dexa scan last month showed my spine completely out of osteoporosis and my femoral neck and hip back into osteopenia. My stomach went down a bit and with my renewed energy I kicked up my workouts and cut out dairy and most carbs, down 7 pounds.
Best of luck to you and don’t lose hope! Keep walking as it’s the best (plus strength training) for osteoporosis.

likestocanoe | @likestocanoe | Aug 13 7:03am

In reply to @tricia225 "I've gained close to 8 pounds since March/April since on Forteo, noticing my once tiny waistline..." + (show)

@tricia225 I shave gained 13 pounds at month 3 and have developed leg pain and shoulder pain.

osteopatient2026 | @osteopatient2026 | Aug 13 7:33am

In reply to @likestocanoe "@tricia225 I shave gained 13 pounds at month 3 and have developed leg pain and shoulder..." + (show)

@likestocanoe
There are enough patients taking these meds who have had weight gain like you describe but they all continue to “deny” that it’s a side effect. People who have always been 112 or so for 50 years gaining 7lbs or more should be taken more seriously …

2024tymloshelp | @2024tymloshelp | Aug 14 6:39am

In reply to @osteopatient2026 "@likestocanoe There are enough patients taking these meds who have had weight gain like you describe..." + (show)

I am finishing 2 years of Tymlos next month.
There is no question that I’ve gained inches of flab in my midsection from the med . ) I had changed none of my routines other than starting the med) the flab /extra inches have increased some.
My doctor like others says it’s not from the med. I disagree.
Now I will need to figure out how to slim down. Hoping for good bone improvement on upcoming dexa!

osteopatient2026 | @osteopatient2026 | Aug 14 11:32am

In reply to @2024tymloshelp "I am finishing 2 years of Tymlos next month. There is no question that I’ve gained..." + (show)

@2024tymloshelp
Yes…I’m not happy about the extra flab as you put it. Not to mention weight gain of 7-10 lbs now after 9 months.

Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | 4 hours ago

In reply to @sushi456 "Has anyone experienced weight gain (or loss) from Forteo/teriparatide?" + (show)

Hello @sushi456,

I moved you discussion and combined it with an existing discussion titled:

"Forteo weight gain…anyone experience this?"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/forteo-weight-gain-anyone-experience-this/

Here you can read through many member's who have already shared their experiences on this same question and also so that they could see your post and have a chance to update members on where they are now.

gravity3 | @gravity3 | 3 hours ago

In reply to @JustinMcClanahan "Hello @sushi456, I moved you discussion and combined it with an existing discussion titled: "Forteo weight..." + (show)

@JustinMcClanahan

Thanks. It can get so muddled.
Hopefully people read the community guidelines at some point.
I am not sure if in the section on how to use Mayo Connect there is a statement something like....before posting a "new discussion" go to the search 🔍 and enter the topic to see if discussions already exist.
This may insure that folks don't miss great info and make it less frustrating others who have been here awhile.