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A member asked:
Due 2 be done with forteo, but my med conditions don't let me be on many cause of crisis. what would be comparable to forteo without complications?
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Varies: There are multiple osteoporosis meds from pills, to nasal sprays, injections; they all have a variety of different side affect profiles. Usually with your primary care doctor, you would select the medication that is most likely to be tolerated by you with the most potential benefit.
Answered 11/28/2017
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