Switching from Forte to teriparatide

Posted by janflute @janflute, Mar 5, 2024

I stated taking Forteo in July 2022 and stop in July 2024. The price has now gone up $2500 a month. I can get Teriparatide for $250 a month I think. Is it difficult for your body to change from Forteo to Teriparatide? I know that it is the same drug, but, nevertheless, it has a different carrying agent I think. Has anyone switched and what were their experiences?

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I think it's too new for people to comment. The price sure looks attractive. I recommend researching the company making the drug and double check the FDA website for approvals https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm .

Keep us informed. You're in new territory.

Mike

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Thank you so much for your research and compilation of the drugs to combat osteoporosis video. It was the best overview which I have seen to date. I had severe adverse reactions to Evenity and stopped after one series. So glad that you have benefited from it. You should definitely post the link to your video again. It’s over an hour long; however, it was well-worth my time. I believe that everyone could benefit from it! Kudos!

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Thank you so much for your research and compilation of the drugs to combat osteoporosis video. It was the best overview which I have seen to date. I had severe adverse reactions to Evenity and stopped after one series. So glad that you have benefited from it. You should definitely post the link to your video again. It’s over an hour long; however, it was well-worth my time. I believe that everyone could benefit from it! Kudos!

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@sedrake51 what video? I did not see a video link. Would you help by posting it here. Thanks.

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@sedrake51 what video? I did not see a video link. Would you help by posting it here. Thanks.

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@sassysaveur @michaellavacit posted his research. I did not post a video. My post was just addressing what he posted which was excellent info. My final choice was to not use any form of drugs to treat my bones. I unfortunately am someone whose body rarely tolerates drugs of any kind. Best of luck on your journey to improve your bones!

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@sassysaveur His name is misspelled in my post. His name is Michael Lavacot. He does not appear to be on the forum anymore at least when I try to pull up his address it doesn’t show.

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My first round of treatment was with Forteo for 24 months in 2016. Currently on Teriparatide for another 24 months. Teva-Teriparatide. I noted no difference, but when they tried to substitute it with APO-Teriparatide, I had side effects of muscle cramps and severe stomach upset. Now I insist on only the Teva-Teriparatide.

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@sedrake51 what video? I did not see a video link. Would you help by posting it here. Thanks.

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@sassysaveur Here's the link to Michael's video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OVRiiyHXeh8

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