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Forteo vs. Tymlos: Which did you choose?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 22 9:31am | Replies (585)Comment receiving replies
@19tufa, Good evening, thank you for joining Connect. I will try to answer your inquiries. I started Tymlos 6 months ago. One of the reasons is that it is stable without refrigeration. I found the following on tymlos.com "To get the most of your TYMLOS treatment, it’s important not to miss any doses." There is also a toll-free number you can call. 1-866-896-5674 Since the Tymlos program is for 18 mos....I would assume that the Dexascan would be sooner than 2 years. There is also the issue of what's next? How do we keep up the good work that was done?
Regarding the cost.....I just went over that issue with my insurance advisor. You have to look at it for a whole year. I chose a plan with Tymlos in the formulary. I than calculated the early costs with the plan deductible. That's a $$$ ouch. Then the cost goes up with the donut hole. I am now in the coverage gap or whatever you call the end of the year and the product is under $50. So you have to factor in all of the hurdles.
When I go away, I take a zip bag for the needles after use along with the prep pad and sealer. Then when I get home I put the needles in the special disposal container that I have. You have to find someplace that takes the needles. A pharmacy doesn't do that....neither does the clinic.
The biggest plus for me...no side effects. I had severe reactions to Boniva and other Bisphosphonates.
I hope this gets you on the right road. Are you already using Tymlos? Have you been side effect free? Did an Endrochnologist prescribe your prescription for Tymlos?
Have a restful sleep tonight. Chris
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Regarding Traveling Tips, I am using Tymlos for 9 days now, and I see that once you have 'primed' your new pen it can be kept at room temp. I am planning a 3 week road trip this Summer, and I am wondering if anyone else has any Travel Tips about how to keep the pen at 'room temp' when traveling in a car 6-7 hours a day. I do have the 'pink' carry case given to me by my Doctor, & I see you should carry it with you in the car. Never placing pen in trunk or glove compartment, & never leaving it in a hot car when you leave the car. I will also give Tymlos a call to see what they advise. Thank you for all of your wonderful feedback everyone! Take care!
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@artscaping I presume you are on Medicare D, is that correct? I know that what is paid can vary depending on the carrier, but if you don't mind, how much did you have to pay initially for Tymlos? I am familiar with how the cost of drugs can vary throughout the year from when I was in xifaxan. Initially we were paying about $700 a month, then we hit the donut hole, and then the cost went way down.
That's great that you are not having any side-effects from Tymlos. We are all different of course though and that does not mean that someone else will not have effects.
JK