Forteo vs. Tymlos: Which did you choose?

First, I would like to thank Justin for telling me about this group. Hi Suze317, With the guidance of my new primary care doctor, I chose Tymlos. It is less expensive and, as you know, there is the convenience of not refrigerating the drug. Although Forteo has been around longer, it was explained to me by the Wake Forest Baptist Fracture Division, that the chemical makeup of both drugs is quite similar. Also, Forteo is a 24 mo. drug vs. 18 mo. on Tymlos. Unfortunately, both drugs are toxic! However, both my primary doctor and Wake said one fall and I won't recover. They believe I don't have a choice. My chiropractor preferred I take bone supplements, magnetic treatment and bi-monthly iv drips. The latter was not covered by insurance. While a much healthier alternative, sadly, our government doesn't believe in covering anything that is not traditional meds. I hope this info helps!

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hi all: i had contributed to this thread in the past, and i thought i would update you. i began tymlos almost a year ago after having done prolia injections for three years. in other words, i had 6 twice-yearly injections of prolia (with improvements in bone density), and at that point, my doctor advised a switch to another medication due to the brittle bone potential that prolia can pose with prolonged use. i had had no side effects with prolia, but with tymlos, i had pretty much all of them. i had the racing heart, headache, and nausea with each and every injection. last week, my dexa scan showed that the bone density in my spine had increased by 14.4% over the ten-month period -- i actually crossed back over the line into osteopenia again. it's a relief. i watched my grandmother spend the last years of her life permanently doubled over as her vertebrae collapsed. sending best wishes to everyone with their treatment.

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@curlylocks I just checked the cost of Tymlos and on my Medicare D it will be @645 a month, then the donut hole, then less money. Are you on Medicare, and if so is that about what you pay?
JK

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What brand are you taking?

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Mentor, I applied to Tymlos to help me with the cost of the drug. They have sent me 2 pens. I am waiting to hear if I qualify for pens this year. At first, I was rejected. After writing an "appeals" letter, I received the first pens. Hoping they will accept me for 2020. The forms were given to me by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Ctr. I am currently under their care. Has your doctor told you about this program?

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First, I would like to thank Justin for telling me about this group. Hi Suze317, With the guidance of my new primary care doctor, I chose Tymlos. It is less expensive and, as you know, there is the convenience of not refrigerating the drug. Although Forteo has been around longer, it was explained to me by the Wake Forest Baptist Fracture Division, that the chemical makeup of both drugs is quite similar. Also, Forteo is a 24 mo. drug vs. 18 mo. on Tymlos. Unfortunately, both drugs are toxic! However, both my primary doctor and Wake said one fall and I won't recover. They believe I don't have a choice. My chiropractor preferred I take bone supplements, magnetic treatment and bi-monthly iv drips. The latter was not covered by insurance. While a much healthier alternative, sadly, our government doesn't believe in covering anything that is not traditional meds. I hope this info helps!

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