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Forteo vs. Tymlos: Which did you choose?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 22 9:31am | Replies (585)

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Is anyone out there that has tried both that can give a comparison? I am on Forteo and wondered for a while if it was the right choice (it has side effects that subside a few weeks after beginning treatment). I'm now 8 weeks in and happy that's the one my doctor prescribed.

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Everyone is different. I tried Forteo before Tymlos was available. Even at a low dose, I had immediate tachycardia, palpitations, extreme shortness of breath and wooziness. I went to an immunologist and tried to get desensitized. With Tymlos, I had side effects that were tolerable but a delayed episode of atrial fibrillation. I started at two clicks out of the 8 on a pen and moved up slowly and have been able to tolerate it. Their methods of action are a little different. For me, Tymlos is at least tolerable. But many people do fine on Forteo. I wound not second guess your choice. It sounds like you are doing fine on Forteo!