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What Causes Dizziness And Body Tremors While On Forteo?
Hi My mother has been taking forteo for one year every other day, with side effects such as dizziness, shakiness, and severe muscle weakness in the legs. She took a month vacation from the drug and went back on it two weeks ago taking two shots per week. Today, she is having a severe case of leg weakness and shakiness. She is 88 years old. I am telling her to stop the injections. Any advice?
Tue, 6 Jun 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The symptoms she presents are well described side effects of Forteo. I will advise you see the doctor for evaluation before she takes again. This drug is generally used to manage osteoporosis in individuals at high-risk of bone fracture. If the case, her doctor may try other antiresorptive drugs.
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Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The symptoms she presents are well described side effects of Forteo. I will advise you see the doctor for evaluation before she takes again. This drug is generally used to manage osteoporosis in individuals at high-risk of bone fracture. If the case, her doctor may try other antiresorptive drugs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mbuomboh Veranso
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