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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Forteo, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	22.2%	44.4%	0%	33.3%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	22.2%	33.3%	0%	44.4%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	11.1%	11.1%	33.3%	11.1%	33.3%
Confidence	0%	22.2%	55.6%	11.1%	11.1%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	22.2%	44.4%	0%	33.3%
Digestion	0%	11.1%	88.9%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	11.1%	11.1%	55.6%	11.1%	11.1%
Energy	11.1%	11.1%	44.4%	0%	33.3%
Eyesight	0%	11.1%	44.4%	33.3%	11.1%
Memory	0%	11.1%	66.7%	0%	22.2%
Mental Clarity	0%	11.1%	66.7%	0%	22.2%
Pain	0%	11.1%	44.4%	11.1%	33.3%
Patience	0%	22.2%	55.6%	11.1%	11.1%
Sexual Health	0%	11.1%	44.4%	11.1%	33.3%
Skin Complexion	22.2%	0%	66.7%	0%	11.1%
Sleep	0%	33.3%	22.2%	0%	44.4%
Stress Level	0%	11.1%	66.7%	11.1%	11.1%

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Commonly Reported Forteo Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Anxiety	25%	25%	0%	25%	25%
Blurred Vision	50%	25%	0%	25%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Confusion	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Depression	50%	0%	0%	50%	0%
Diarrhea	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	33.3%	33.3%	0%	33.3%	0%
Drowsiness	25%	25%	0%	25%	25%
Fatigue	33.3%	0%	16.7%	16.7%	33.3%
Gas	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	50%	0%	33.3%	16.7%	0%
Heartburn	50%	33.3%	0%	16.7%	0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%
Insomnia	75%	0%	0%	25%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	50%	0%	16.7%	0%	33.3%
Mood Swings	25%	25%	25%	25%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	16.7%	16.7%	0%	33.3%	33.3%
Muscle Cramping	25%	0%	25%	25%	25%
Nausea	83.3%	0%	0%	16.7%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	75%	0%	0%	25%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	75%	0%	0%	25%	0%
Stomach Ache	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Forteo Side Effects

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Bone Damage	66.7%	0%	16.7%	16.7%	0%
Reduced Libido	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Forteo

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22 Mar 2013	Nothing good has happened. Lost weight that I couldn't afford to lose. Lost muscle in my arms. I wish my doctor would let me stop taking the medicine. —Posted by Skinny Now Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
24 Sep 2011	gastrointestinal dysfunction; gastroparesis, gastritis, gut motility disorder that did NOT resovle upon discontinuance of treatment with forteo but progressively got worse. Doctors don't know how to treat, there does not seem to be a "cure" for the damage done to GI tract. Still no resolution nearly two years later. Not worth ruining your quality of life and suffering every day with every meal. I am searching for others affected in the same way with the use of Forteo. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
07 Nov 2010	Hair is falling out, very very tired, joint pain, leg cramps, anxiety attacks,lump in arm pit, fullness in throat, cough, runny nose, sore throat.Hair growth on face —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use