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Forteo vs. Tymlos: Which did you choose?
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@laurainmass I have been on Tymlos, full dose, since March with no really troublesome side effects. My heart rate may increase to somewhere in the high 70s BPM, and initially, I had next morning light-headedness, but that subsided after a few weeks.
What type of side effects are you experiencing?
@windyshores and @kilh I hope you both find some success with the lower dose and that it will help your osteoporosis. You both mention being small which makes me wonder if that makes it more difficult to tolerate and more apt to cause side effects. I am experiencing what I have referred to as "puffy belly", basically fluid retention in the belly area. I'm not thrilled about that but I am willing to tolerate it if Tymlos will give me better bone density.
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Thank you. I restarted tymlos at 2 clicks and am up to 3. My docs wanted me to ramp up very slowly. The first time I tried it I ramped up but more quickly. My atrial fibrillation episode included heart rate over 185 BPM. I have switched to morning since I have never had afib in the morning and take by blood pressure. It has to be over 100 at least and is often 88/45 or similar, in which case I drink water and eat salty chips. I am also getting fitted for compression stockngs to raise bp. I am steadily on 3 clicks and in a week will go to 4, a half dose! My goal is 6-8 clicks.