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New to Osteporosis: Questions, support and tips
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 6, 2023 | Replies (46)Comment receiving replies
@bettersleep68 I don't believe you lose gains after all drug regimens, but certainly after Prolia. I was told we need to be monitored after bone builders followed by Reclast... so I guess I will see!
@mspatart I could not tolerate Forteo and tried Tymlos because I could start at a low dose and ramp up 🙂 I have been on it 18 months and my DEXA looks so much better! Forteo may help a lot too if you can tolerate it.
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Thank you so much for this information. I have not found any similar drugs that could be ramped up. Knowing that Tymlos is one, I will have an option if I can't keep taking Forteo. The results with Forteo are reported to be good but I was afraid there was no alternative if I can't tolerate it.
Right now I reduced the dose to every other day and so far that is ok but I don't know what the results will be and there are no studies except on rats to verify the efficacy of that dosage.
Do you have to pay and arm and a leg for Tymlos? Forteo was $1400 copay monthly. I got Lilly to send me free meds. If Tymlos is as expensive I guess I could inquire about getting it free from the manufacturer as well.