Forteo is only FDA approved to treat certain forms of osteoporosis. It is not approved to treat hypoparathyroidism. With this condition, your body doesn’t produce enough parathyroid hormone (PTH).
Forteo may be prescribed off-label for this condition. (Off-label drug use means using a drug for a purpose other than what it’s been approved for by the FDA.) Forteo is a PTH analog, which means that it’s similar to the body’s natural PTH. It works by copying the effects of PTH in the body.
A small study showed that teriparatide (the active drug in Forteo) was safe and effective for hypoparathyroidism. But the drug isn’t FDA approved for this use.
If you have questions about treatments for hypoparathyroidism, talk with your doctor.