Forteo and Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is reported as a side effect among people who take Forteo (teriparatide recombinant human), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Singulair, and have Systemic lupus erythematosus.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) when taking Forteo. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 126,656 people who have side effects when taking Forteo from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Forteo?

Forteo has active ingredients of teriparatide recombinant human. It is often used in osteoporosis. eHealthMe is studying from 127,076 Forteo users. Check the latest studies of Forteo.

What is Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)?

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) (an autoimmune or connective tissue disease. it is characterized by thickening of the skin) is found to be associated with 495 drugs and 857 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).

On Jul, 10, 2026

126,656 people reported to have side effects when taking Forteo.
Among them, 75 people (0.06%) have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).

Could Forteo cause Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)?

Among these 75 people:

How long have people been on Forteo when they have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)? *

What is the gender of people who have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) when taking Forteo? *

female: 98.67 %
male: 1.33 %

What is the age of people who have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) when taking Forteo? *

What are other drugs people take besides Forteo? *

What are other side effects people have besides Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)? *

Pain: 43 people, 57.33%
Lung Disorder (lung disease): 37 people, 49.33%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 32 people, 42.67%
Pneumonia: 32 people, 42.67%
Asthma: 30 people, 40.00%
Bone Disorder: 30 people, 40.00%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 30 people, 40.00%
Foot Fracture: 29 people, 38.67%
Tooth Abscess (pus formation in tooth): 29 people, 38.67%
Joint Dislocation (a joint position is changed from normal position): 29 people, 38.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 27 people, 36.00%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 11 people, 14.67%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 8 people, 10.67%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 6 people, 8.00%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 4.00%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 2 people, 2.67%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 1.33%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 1 person, 1.33%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 1 person, 1.33%
Memory Loss: 1 person, 1.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Forteo:

Forteo (127,076 reports)

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) treatments and more:

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) (10,958 reports)

How severe was Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) and when was it recovered:

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) in Forteo

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of teriparatide recombinant human:

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) and drugs with ingredients of teriparatide recombinant human (67 reports)

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Browse all side effects of Forteo:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma):

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) (495 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma):

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) (857 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on teriparatide recombinant human (the active ingredients of Forteo) and Forteo (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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