Forteo vs. Tymlos: Which did you choose?

Posted by suze317 @suze317, Oct 17, 2018

I have to make a decision on Forteo vs. Tymlos and am not sure what to choose. Forteo has been around a lot longer, but has to be refrigerated. Tymlos only around 1 1/2 years but is shelf stable and seems to have less side effects and less issues with calcium. Can anyone offer their perspective? Thank you!

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Nov 22, 2018

Hello- I am new on this discussion as of today. I needed to stop Fosamax because of horrible upper stomach cramps, throat spasms, etc. I can't take any other pill forms-I have tried the once a month pill (forgot the name). I have broken bones so I really need something. I also stopped going to a rheumatologist because I can never get an appointment when I needed one so I'll use my pcp. Any suggestions? I'm petrified of the shots' side effects. Thank you

bonnieh218 | @bonnieh218 | Nov 22, 2018

Ask about Reclast. It’s a once a year infusion.

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Nov 22, 2018

Oh!! If you get side-effects how long do they last?@ bonnie

bonnieh218 | @bonnieh218 | Nov 22, 2018

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I fortunately have never had any side effects. I’ve had the infusion for six years, then you need to take a “vacation” from it. It stays in your system for a long time. The last two years I’ve not had any infusions.

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Nov 22, 2018

Now this sounds promising! Thank you Bonnie

lioness | @lioness | Nov 22, 2018

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@merry with all the horrible comments about fosamex,prolia,reclast ,why dont you just exercise ,water aerobics weights, .My girlfriend has osteoporosis Dr put her on Vitamin D3 calcium and magnesium told her to exercise its been 10 yrs but she can walk and had no side effects .

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Nov 23, 2018

@lioness- I do exercise. I also take extra D3, and calcium and mag. I'm petite and it runs in the family. Your friend is lucky, but I fear that all that good stuff isn't appropriate for everyone. I wish it were!

lioness | @lioness | Nov 23, 2018

In reply to @merpreb "@lioness- I do exercise. I also take extra D3, and calcium and mag. I'm petite and..." + (show)

@merpreb Sorry to hear maybe genes play a part in it?I don't know but there's alot we don't know Didn't mean to offend anyone.

Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Nov 23, 2018

@lioness- I'm not offended at all. You're right, there is a lot that we don't know

suerc | @suerc | Nov 24, 2018

In reply to @lioness "@merry with all the horrible comments about fosamex,prolia,reclast ,why dont you just exercise ,water aerobics weights,..." + (show)

I have osteopenia. The start of osterperosis. It runs in the family. Grandmother had it , and my mom has it. I think genetics has some to do with it. I was on prolia for a few yrs and bones did well. Then my Dr retired. And I had no one to go to. Now I have a new Dr. My t score dropped a little in the 2 yrs I didn't see anyone. So now they want to prevent it from getting worse. I am taking Diet do. Only side affect so far is a terrible headache. I have been on it for 1 week so will see if it goes away.