I have been on Tymlos for 3 weeks now. The box that came from CVS Specialty pharmacy contained the 30 day pen, the needle tips, a Sharps and alcohol wipes. My endocrinologist had a pen needle prescription sent to my regular pharmacy, too, so I was all set.

The needles are tiny and don't hurt. I inject at night, and it doesn't seem to be an issue. My stomach area might be a bit puffy, but my waistline changed when I fractured my spine. I have actually lost weight; about 4 pounds.

Maybe a small headache here and there, nothing earthshaking, and maybe a bit of balance being off, but I get cataract surgery in a week, and I suspect that might be part of the problem. I drink water like a fish. I would put up with a lot of side effects before I would go through a spinal fracture again. I sustained it snow-skiing, and PT told me that if I hadn't been in good shape already, it would've been much worse. I had no risk factors except for being blonde, slender, and vegetarian. It was a real slap in the face!