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Tymlos and travel into a different time zone.
I will be traveling for the first time since starting Tymlos. The time change is significant, my options are just continuing at bedtime regardless of the actual time difference possibly skipping a dose or keeping with the clock at home so when I return I am still on schedule. I don’t experience side effects. Does anyone know, is there a correct way to do this or personal preference?
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In response toPosted by mundy @mundy: I am so sorry that I cannot help with your important question. I am curious how you might monitor the temperature of the Tymlos pen while you are traveling in order to avoid overheating.
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1 ReactionI switched time of injection from AM to PM during one trip involving big time zone difference. Switched from PM to AM when back. There probably isn't a 'best' way as long as the method you will be using is convenient to you. The method to stick to PM ( local time) injection is to miss a dose, actually to lengthen the time in between two doses.
Enjoy your trip!
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2 ReactionsI thought I was lucky that the timing of my trip didn’t involve two pens. Once the pen is primed and being used, is it not temperature stable? I guess I have some homework to do.
Thank you for asking that question @susanjohnston
This is the information I found: "After first use, store the TYMLOS pen for up to 30 days at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C)." So it may not be an issue, but I was not sure how one can be assured that temperatures in travel venues would not exceed that range. Even at home, it might be tricky.
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2 ReactionsThanks again @susanjohnston for your question. I found this on the Tymlos official website- Store for up to 30 days at room temperature between 68°F and 77°F (20°C and 25°C) after first use.
I be preparing for how to ensure this.
I bought this great cooling container to keep the pen cool when traveling:
4ALLFAMILY Nomad 1-3 Pens Insulin... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SR294KM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Also, best to check with your doc, but I suspect it's fine to delay the shot rather than take it earlier than normal.
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1 ReactionI called Tymlos and asked if there was a downside to keeping it in the fridge at home instead of at room temperature. She said that I would need to remove it from the fridge about 45 minutes before I used it in order to reduce discomfort during the injection.