Tymlos causing belly fat?

Posted by kaa1 @kaa1, Jun 3, 2024

I’m on Tymlos for about 2 1/2 months now. I’m not usually concerned about my weight. I stay pretty stable. I’ve noticed that my belly seems to be getting fatter. Has anyone experienced this belly fat situation from Tymlos? Is there anything I can do about it? Why is it happening? Thanks for any input.

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Nov 26, 2025

In reply to @blessednanaof5 "@midwestmermaid I am so disappointed in having this belly fat since I started Tymlos only a..." + (show)

@blessednanaof5

Small price to pay if the tymlos works well for you.??

njhornung | @normahorn | Nov 26, 2025

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@gravity3
I noticed that you did not say that you would consider that a small that a small price to pay if it happened to you. I thought we were supposed to express our personal experiences and not be dismissive of the concerns of others.

gravity3 | @gravity3 | Nov 26, 2025

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@normahorn
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blessednanaof5 | @blessednanaof5 | Nov 30, 2025

In reply to @gravity3 "@blessednanaof5 Small price to pay if the tymlos works well for you.??" + (show)

@gravity3 I agree. Just depressing after losing 25 lbs and now my belly is bigger than ever. BUT, I am so tired of breaking bones.

gravity3 | @gravity3 | Nov 30, 2025

In reply to @blessednanaof5 "@gravity3 I agree. Just depressing after losing 25 lbs and now my belly is bigger than..." + (show)

@blessednanaof5

I couldn't agree more! These choices are a pain in the neck.

njhornung | @normahorn | Dec 1, 2025

Has anyone seen a good explanation for why Tymlos can cause belly fat? There must be some process involved to cause this. Is that process beneficial or not?

surah05 | @surah05 | Dec 1, 2025

Gaining between ten and fifteen pounds especially Belly fat is VERY common. It’s all over Facebook groups and Tymlos forums. So common in fact that scientific communities are acknowledging overwhelming anecdotal evidence of weight gain and belly fat.

marytlemons | @marytlemons | Dec 3, 2025

In reply to @surah05 "Gaining between ten and fifteen pounds especially Belly fat is VERY common. It’s all over Facebook..." + (show)

@surah05
I am on Reclast and now have an enormous belly! My doctor insists it’s not the bone medication but this thread makes me think it could be, even though i’m on a different one. What do you think?

beachesanddreams | @beachesanddreams | Jan 6 9:51am

In reply to @kaa1 "Does anyone know what is causing the belly fat side effect? If you inject into thighs..." + (show)

@kaa1 Id like to know too. I was finally ready to start Tymlos, then I see this. I work out, do core for strength and to reduce back stiffness, so to know this is a potential side effect is so discouraging.

If it is something that will resolve, the drug company needs to reassure us of that.

If there are things we can do to mitigate side effects, they have an obligation to do that too.