Teriparatide (Subcutaneous Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Also, because of the way these medicines act on the body, there is a chance that they might cause other unwanted effects that may not occur until months or years after the medicine is used. These delayed effects may include certain types of cancer, such as bone cancer. Discuss these possible effects with your doctor.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Abdominal pain
• Confusion
• Constipation
• Depression
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Incoherent speech
• Increased urination
• Loss of appetite
• Metallic taste
• Muscle weakness
• Nausea
• Thirst
• Unusual tiredness
• Vomiting
• Weight loss

• Arm, back, or jaw pain
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Chest tightness or heaviness
• Cough
• Difficult or labored breathing
• Fainting
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Fever or chills
• Nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Sweating
• Tightness in the chest
• Wheezing

• Hives or welts
• Itching
• Redness of the skin
• Skin rash
• Swelling or puffiness of the mouth and face

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Acid or sour stomach
• Belching
• Blurred vision
• Body aches or pain
• Congestion
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
• Difficulty with moving
• Dizziness
• Heartburn
• Hoarseness
• Indigestion
• Lack or loss of strength
• Muscle pain or stiffness
• Muscle spasm
• Nervousness
• Pain in the joints
• Pounding in the ears
• Runny nose
• Tender, swollen glands in the neck
• Trouble with swallowing
• Voice changes

• Abdominal or stomach cramps
• Back pain
• Discomfort
• Discouragement
• Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• Feeling sad or empty
• Indigestion
• Irritability
• Lack of appetite
• Leg cramps
• Loss of interest or pleasure
• Neck pain
• Rash
• Sensation of spinning
• Sleeplessness
• Swollen mouth and tongue
• Tiredness
• Tooth disorder
• Trouble concentrating
• Trouble sleeping
• Unpleasant taste
• Urge to have bowel movement

• Pain at the place of injection during or following the injection
• Tingling feeling in the hands and feet
• Urge for bowel movement

• Bruising at the injection site
• Flushing
• Minor bleeding at the injection site
• Unusually warm skin

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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