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Members shared mixed experiences with Forteo for osteoporosis, with one member reporting no side effects and easier-than-expected daily... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with Forteo for osteoporosis, with one member reporting no side effects and easier-than-expected daily injections that improved bone density in most areas over the required two-year period, though another noted their osteoporosis returned after treatment. Several members discussed the challenge of getting insurance approval and the high cost of bone-building medications like Forteo and Prolia, with one member noting that while the copay seems steep, dividing it by the number of doses per year makes it more manageable. A recurring theme was reassurance from diabetic members who give themselves multiple daily injections that the fear of self-injecting quickly fades with practice and becomes routine.