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Interrupting Forteo for two weeks

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Oct 11 12:59pm | Replies (14)
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@delongak

Thanks, Chris. My Forteo packages are also shipped in styrofoam box with ice packs, three months' worth at a time. There is good information for travelers on forteo.com and even some links to the US State Department website. Traveling itself isn't the issue, it's that period when I won't be able to keep the stuff chilled!
I'm contacting my endocrinologist today. Still hoping to hear experiences of anyone has stopped and restarted this medication.

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Aug 1, 2019

@delongak, Good evening. I think you know everything that I know. I have reviewed the promo booklet, visited the website and read the pamphlet attached to the medication. Nowhere is there any information about taking a vacation from the medication. You can call
800 545-5979 for assistance. Or you can join the online community and ask your questions.

I was concerned about this issue since I fly back and forth from MN to CA. So....I chose Tymlos. Hopefully, that will work because it does not require refrigeration after it has been opened. However, I am a bit concerned about getting the next dosage if I am in another state. It kind of feels like I am shackled to one place or the other for another 17 months. At 77 years old...being tied down and shackled because of medication isn't much fun.

Have a lovely sleep tonight. Let me know what you find out so I can inform others. Chris

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