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Jumping in regarding dosage. I am also sensitive to medications, and cut pills in half a lot. I had terrible side effects with the full 80mcg of Tymlos at first, so I dialed it back to 40 for a month. I’ve been increasing slowly since (10 mcg about every 3 weeks), and I’ve now been on 80mcg for the past 2 weeks. I do have some side effects (headaches and increased heart rate), but they fade quickly and they’ve gotten less severe. My doctor says that everyone’s therapeutic dose may be a bit different, but if I only have 18-24 months to take this drug, I wanted to get the full effect for as long as possible. If you can try to gradually increase maybe one click per month, your body may respond well. Up to you and your doctor, of course.

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@jml, I was surprised that I could tolerate 40 mcg. I have occasional headaches, dizziness when I move quickly, and a rapid pulse now. That is great that you can take the full dose. Maybe I could. I will discuss it with my endo at the next visit. I hope to have my CTX and P1NP checked to see if the markers indicate that I am making bone and not losing too much. Thanks for sharing.