Teriparatide

[Jemima48]

Hi, I'm coming to the end of 18 months on teriparatide and my doctor is extending this for a further 6 months. I'm wondering if anyone has taken a 'break' rather than going straight on for 2 years or has been offered an extra 6 months having finished the original 18 some time ago?

[Craftycreator]

Hi my understanding is the normal course length of Teriparatide is two years. When I had this drug a length of 18 months was never mentioned. All the literature I received was all for two years. The actual course length I had was 26 vials giving 28 doses in each vial.

Hope this reassures you?

Best wishes

[Jemima48 in reply to Craftycreator]

Thank you. Odd, I understood the extra six months was a new thing after they removed the black box warning, but maybe things changed between you and me starting it.

[DonsAreRed]

I started teriparatide in November 2024 and was told by the consultant that I would have to inject myself daily for 2 years. There was no mention of a review or pause at 18 months.

[pjwjgw]

Hi, I finished my 2 year course of Tereraperatide June last year. Originally told it would be a 2 year course no breaks and not to miss doses. I have now had my first injection of Prolia. That will just be every 6 months for 3 years.Keep well

[Zumbablue]

I also had a 2 year course. Had my first injection of Denosumab recently with no adverse side effects.

[Salmon20]

I had 2years course of Teriparatide daily injections no break which I have just completed

I have had 1st infusion of Zolendronic with no ill effects this will be yearly for 3years

Good luck hope it works for you but I believe there are alternatives

[Jemima48 in reply to Salmon20]

Sounds good! I presume the teriparatide lowered your DXA scores?

[Salmon20 in reply to Jemima48]

Yes my score improved vastly It was very low to begin with and I had several fractures in spine great improvement

Good luck