Side effects of Forteo range from mild body pain and nausea to more serious ones, such as infections and high calcium levels. Long-term use of Forteo may increase the risk of a type of bone cancer, so ...

The recommended Forteo (teriparatide) dosage for osteoporosis is 20 mcg per day. The drug comes as a liquid solution in a prefilled pen and is injected under the skin, usually once per day. Forteo is ...