Forteo, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Osteoporosis. Other than this, Forteo has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Forteo depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Forteo are Anemia, Sciatica. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Forteo as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Forteo normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Forteo has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Forteo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Paget's Disease must refrain from the use of Forteo since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Forteo have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Forteo have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Forteo, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.