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Does Forteo cause blood clots to form in the heart?

asked Jun 28, 2012 by anonymous
retagged Jun 29, 2012 by pharmageek

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Blood clots are not listed as a major side effect of Forteo.

However, in a small percentage of cases Forteo causes hypercalcemia (elevated calcium in the bloodstream), which, in turn, may affect clotting. There is no data to say how significant a concern this might be but you would want to make sure that your doctors monitors your calcium level.  Hypercalcemia is bad for a variety of reasons.
answered Jun 29, 2012 by pharmageek (1,930 points)
edited Jun 30, 2012 by pharmageek