Forteo vs. Tymlos: Which did you choose?

@electii I have completed over 12 months on Tymlos, and like you, have had migraine all my adult life. Drug reactions and multiple allergies have been ongoing issues for me. Perhaps my experience might be helpful. I suffered a compression fracture of the L4 two years ago, and it became shockingly clear that I, an active high altitude hiker, had severe osteoporosis. ( spine 4, hip 3.5 ). If I hoped to regain an active life, something had to be done. My endocrinologist prescribed Forteo. Two weeks later I had to stop Forteo due to an allergic reaction. Providentially, at that time, Tymlos had just come on the market. It felt reckless to try such a new drug, but I did. Nearly 13 months later, I am successfully tolerating Tymlos. I had a mild headache (not migraine) for a few days after starting Tymlos. Now, I have a bit of fatigue, and for a short time after the injection I am aware of my pulse. The best side effect was evident when I had a DEXA after 5 months. I had a profound increase in bone density. I am so thankful, and glad I did not give in to my fears. I totally understand the devastation and fear that drug reactions bring. I hope to complete two years with Tymlos. I send my best to you and hope you will soon be running again.

I should like some feedback from others using Tymlos. Interestingly , as I had considerable side effects from the oral meds in the America’s category and had to cease taking, I am not having side effects so far from Tymlos after injecting once daily for less now than a month. What about others on Tymlos?

Forteo was first drug prescribed for me, but was not part of my prescription drug formulary and would have been $700 per month. As it was the drug of choice rom my doctor, I am wondering about reactions people on Forteo have experienced and also about the relative merits of each of the 2 drugs. My rheumatologist indicates that a generic of Forteo is ready and will be out there as soon as the brand name patent runs out, I don’t think he would change me over midstream, but m not sure.

I have 2 compression fractures in my spine...doc prescribed forteo but insurance will not cover it...so tymlos is the one supposedly. I'm very concerned about the side effects of these drugs....does anyone have and experience with side effects? I took Actonel...1 pill...and wound up with ulcers...that's why I'm worred about taking anything...but I have to do something!

I have 2 compression fractures in my spine...doc prescribed forteo but insurance will not cover it...so tymlos is the one supposedly. I'm very concerned about the side effects of these drugs....does anyone have and experience with side effects? I took Actonel...1 pill...and wound up with ulcers...that's why I'm worred about taking anything...but I have to do something!

I am going in for my shot demonstration tomorrow - I may do my first injection at her office. I know all of these meds have possible side effects and I postponed doing anything as long as I felt safe to postpone. The one good thing about the daily shot is that it doesn't build up and stay in your body so, at least according to my doctor, if you get side effects that you cannot tolerate once you stop they are gone. At least I haven't heard of any effect that continues once you quit the shots. So I figured I would try it, and if I cannot tolerate it I will try something else. I already have some gerd issues so oral bisphosphonates are out for me.

Hi chrissyp. I am on month 13 with Tymlos after a compression fracture of my L4. I have many allergies and was initially prescribed Forteo. After ten days on Forteo I had an allergic reaction. The doctor then prescribed Tymlos. I am doing well on Tymlos. I have experienced some fatigue as a side effect, but am used to it now. I know from experience how scary it is to consider a new drug. So far, so good for me. Hopefully you will do well with Tymlos.

Just finishing my first week of Tymlos - really no side effects as of yet. I am curious if you are only doing shots in the abdomen. I've heard mixed advise. My doctor's NP who gave me the shot demonstration said it didn't matter where I did the shot. I know someone from another major medical institution whose doctor said abdomen only because it entered the system faster. Were you told abdomen or anywhere (mostly abdomen or inner thigh for self-injection - through she said someone could give it to me in my arm as well).