Combine Forteo and Fosamax

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Forteo

and Fosamax

Combine Forteo with Fosamax. To make a decision about taking Forteo and Fosamax, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Forteo and Fosamax have 62 combined Side Effects total
31 are Life Threatening
12 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Forteo

Forteo is also known by the generic name Teriparatide

USES:
Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures. It is similar to a natural hormone in your body (parathyroid hormone). It works by increasing bone mass and strength. This effect helps to decrease the risk of getting a fracture.

This medication is not recommended for use in children or young adults whose bones are still growing.

Uses of Fosamax

Fosamax is also known by the generic name Alendronate

USES:
Alendronate is used to treat a certain type of bone disease called Paget's disease. This disease weakens and deforms bones. Alendronate works by slowing bone loss, helping to keep your bones strong and less likely to break. It also helps reduce bone pain from this disease. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates.

Forteo and Fosamax Combined Have 31 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Aseptic Necrosis of Jaw Bone is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bone Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Burning Stomach - Gastritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Difficulty Swallowing - Dysphagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fracture of Femur Thigh Bone - Fracture of Femur is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Head and Neck Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Esophagus - Esophagitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Uvea of the Eye - Uveitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the White Outer Coat of the Eye - Scleritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Puncture, Tear or Hole in the Esophagus - Esophageal Perforation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Red Blood in Bowel Movement - Bloody Stools is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stomach Ulcer - Gastric Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stricture of Esophagus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Ulcer of the Duodenum - Duodenal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Ulcers of Esophagus - Esophageal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Fosamax and Forteo combined

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Forteo and Fosamax Combined have 12 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo and Fosamax combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo and Fosamax combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo and Fosamax combined

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo and Fosamax combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo and Fosamax combined

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo and Fosamax combined

Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo and Fosamax combined

Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo and Fosamax combined

Muscle Spasm is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo and Fosamax combined

Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo and Fosamax combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo and Fosamax combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo and Fosamax combined

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Forteo and Fosamax Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Forteo and Fosamax.

Forteo has 14 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Forteo.

Forteo Subcutaneous Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Bone Metastases - Cancer Metastasis to Bone is a contraindication of Forteo.

Hepatic Osteodystrophy - Defect in Bone Development due to Liver Disease is a contraindication of Forteo.

Hypercalcemia - High Amount of Calcium in the Blood is a contraindication of Forteo.

Hyperparathyroid Bone Disease - Bone Disease due to Increased Activity Of The Parathyroid Gland is a contraindication of Forteo.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Forteo.

Malignant Bone Disease - Cancer of Bone is a contraindication of Forteo.

Osteomalacia - Softening of Bones is a contraindication of Forteo.

Osteosarcoma of Bone is a contraindication of Forteo.

Paget's Disease of Bone is a contraindication of Forteo.

Radiation Therapy Involving Bone is a contraindication of Forteo.

Renal Osteodystrophy - Generalized Changes in Bone associated with Renal Failure is a contraindication of Forteo.

Rickets is a contraindication of Forteo.

Contraindication Warnings

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Forteo.

Urolithiasis - Stones in the Urinary Tract is a contraindication of Forteo.

Fosamax has 17 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Fosamax.

Fosamax Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Achalasia of Esophagus - Failure of Esophageal Sphincter to Relax is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Bed-Ridden - Bedridden Patient or One Unable to Move Around Freely is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Esophageal Dysmotility - Problems with Food Passing Through the Esophagus is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Esophageal Obstruction - Blockage of the Esophagus is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Fracture of Femur - Fracture of Femur Thigh Bone is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Hypocalcemia - Low Amount of Calcium in the Blood is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Stricture of Esophagus is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Relative Contraindications

Acute Peptic Ulcer is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Arthralgia - Joint Pain is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Aseptic Necrosis of Jaw Bone is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Duodenitis - Inflammation of Duodenum or Top Portion of Small Intestine is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Esophageal Ulcer - Ulcers of Esophagus is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Esophagitis - Inflammation of the Esophagus is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Gastritis - Burning Stomach is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Vitamin D Deficiency is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Contraindication Warnings

Atrial Fibrillation is a contraindication of Fosamax.

Forteo - Symptoms of overdose may include
nausea, vomiting, severe dizziness, unusual tiredness.

Fosamax - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe stomach pain, painful heartburn, pain in the esophagus (chest pain), muscle weakness/cramps, mental/mood changes.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.