Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Can Forteo Be Taken Safely By Someone With Breast Cancer?
Question: I fractured pelvis in 3 places due to osteoporosis. rheumatologist put me on Forteo daily injections. what are the risks? I am 11 year breast cancer survivor with mastectomy and 5 years of oral chemo. I have had osteoporosis since I was 47. I have been on Reclast then Prolia. Prolia has been discontinued while on Forteo.
Brief Answer:
Its a safe drug.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well Forteo happens to be a safe drug with minimal side effects when used for a prescribed time . Do you want to have a general information for side effects or pertaining to your earlier cancer history . Please make it clear so that I can answer you better .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Its a safe drug.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well Forteo happens to be a safe drug with minimal side effects when used for a prescribed time . Do you want to have a general information for side effects or pertaining to your earlier cancer history . Please make it clear so that I can answer you better .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
should I be concerned with Forteo and previous cancer history? also, what are the minimal side effects with Forteo? thank you.
Brief Answer:
Follows.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for reverting back.
Well there is no clear cut association between teriparatide and malignancies , so you need not be concerned about that . One side effect can be local site issues due to drug injection in skin , redness , itching . Other on is hypercalcemia which can cause dizziness , vertigo , blurring of vision , nausea , vomiting etc . Rest others are very rare and do not trouble all .
Dr. Shruti
Follows.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for reverting back.
Well there is no clear cut association between teriparatide and malignancies , so you need not be concerned about that . One side effect can be local site issues due to drug injection in skin , redness , itching . Other on is hypercalcemia which can cause dizziness , vertigo , blurring of vision , nausea , vomiting etc . Rest others are very rare and do not trouble all .
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you for all of the useful information. I will need to discontinue if dizzy, vertigo, or vomit. I can tolerate nausea. I have only had one injection so I don't know yet about any skin issue at the site yet. Thankful there is no connection with previous cancer. I will contact my rheumatologist if the injection site gets sore. thank you again.
Brief Answer:
Follows.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Please feel free to ask for any query that comes to your mind . Its our duty to help you out in any issues you have .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Follows.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Please feel free to ask for any query that comes to your mind . Its our duty to help you out in any issues you have .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
