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I am starting Tymlos injections in a few weeks. I discussed starting on a lower injection other than '8' clicks to lessen side effects, and to allow my body to slowly get used to the medication. But my Doctor was not familiar with the option of giving injections at a lower dose? I am wondering if anyone has found this 'lower click' injection information on a website, or url anywhere that I can share with my Doctor? Or was the this information something that your Doctor verbally provided as an alternate option to make ajustment to the medication easier for you? Thank you for sharing!
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I looked up Tymlos and I found their patient information site. I just googled “Tymlos” and it popped up. It’s Tymlos.com. There is a lot of patient friendly information on their site and you can call their Clinical Educator at 1-855-730-8591 for information. Or if you have a question you can ask it on their online site. I admire your self advocacy. You know your body and your question can hopefully be answered with a phone call. Another source is your favorite pharmacist. Please post again and tell us what you learned, so we can learn from you.
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My doctor is head of endocrinology at one of the top hospitals in the world.
He knows I am sensitive to meds and was totally on board with me starting low. But I suggested it after having a bad reaction to the full dose. I also called Tymlos and told them they are losing customers because many cannot tolerate full dose and give up. This is a hormone, so your body adjusts to it.
If you are not sensitive to meds go ahead and try the full dose or a half dose and maybe you do better than I did. If you do react, don't give up on the drug and start lower.
If your MD doesn't support this I would either get a new doctor or understand that you can do what you want. It won't take long to get to the dose prescribed.
Do you ever take half a pill that is prescribed? These decisions are ours to make. Docs have to follow protocols and Tymlos was studied at full dose. They need evidence, not anecdotes. But the point is to get to full dose, and avoid stopping altogether, for some of us.
Docs like mine are flexible, but not all are. I told my doc that I was doing this and he was delighted. Even more delighted with me at 7 clicks now.