Forteo (teriparatide), human parathyroid hormone for osteoporosis
August 2004
You'll see prescriptions for Forteo (teriparatide), human parathyroid hormone for osteoporosis...in postmenopausal women AND men.
It's the first osteoporosis drug that actually stimulates new bone growth. Others just slow bone loss.
It appears to be more effective than other therapies. It reduces vertebral fracture risk in postmenopausal women by up to 65%.
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