Has anyone here NOT gained weight from Forteo or Tymlos?

Posted by hdeff @hdeff, Mar 17 9:53am

Hi,
I just started taking a teriparatide medication yesterday and now I'm kind of freaking out as I read all reports from people who have gained lots of weight from these medications. Has anyone here not gained weight as a result of teriparatide?

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Mar 17 11:25am

I did not gain weight on forteo.

gently | @gently | Mar 17 12:49pm

hdeff, After three years of Forteo, I haven't gained weight. But from reading user reports I'm convinced of the is a risk. From that patient reportage, it appears that the gain is all in the belly.

hdeff | @hdeff | Mar 17 1:21pm

In reply to @gravity3 "I did not gain weight on forteo." + (show)

@gravity3 thanks

hdeff | @hdeff | Mar 17 1:22pm

In reply to @gravity3 "I did not gain weight on forteo." + (show)

@gravity3 thank-you

mayblin | @mayblin | Mar 17 3:03pm

Same here, i have not experienced any weight gain after ~2yrs on Forteo.

hdeff | @hdeff | Mar 17 3:38pm

I'm glad to hear not everyone has gained weight.

janism | @janism | Mar 17 3:40pm

Did not gain weight on Tymlos (or Evenity).

hdeff | @hdeff | Mar 17 5:29pm

Thanks

drsuefowler | @drsuefowler | Mar 18 9:53am

It may depend on what weight you start with? I was underweight when I started 40 mcg Tymlos. then took a full dose of Forteo for 6 months, then back to a half dose of Tymlos. I was on these PTH meds for a total of 26 months. I gained 14 pounds and most of it in my belly. I have been off of these medications for a couple months and have not lost the weight. However, I try to eat all healthy foods and try to get as much calcium as possible from food. I am actually afraid to lose weight, since it might mean that I will break more bones. Low weight and small frames are associated with osteoporosis and fractures.