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Parathyroid Hormone for Osteoporosis
Teriparatide is used to treat severe osteoporosis in people at high risk for bone fractures. It can be used by both men and women. Teriparatide treatment is reserved for people with severe osteoporosis who are unable to take other medications, or for whom other medications are not effective. The reasons why teriparatide is used after other treatments include its high cost, need for daily injections, and unknown long-term effects.
| 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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