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Parathyroid Hormone for Osteoporosis
Studies show that taking teriparatide along with supplemental calcium and vitamin D significantly increased bone density at the spine and hip, compared to taking only calcium and vitamin D. Also, parathyroid hormone reduced the risk of fractures in postmenopausal women. The risk of fractures was not studied in men.1
Teriparatide should not be taken at the same time with bisphosphonates. Taking these medicines together does not build more bone density.2, 3 But taking the two medications at different times and in a specific order may build more bone density. For example, you could take teriparatide for one year and then take a bisphosphonate for the following year to maintain or build bone density.4
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: November 10, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine | |
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