Comparing Alendronate vs Tymlos
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Alendronate helps to reduce the risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis and some other bone conditions. Dosage instructions, including remaining upright for at least 30 minutes and taking with a... View more |
Tymlos is an injection that is given daily under the skin to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who have been intolerant of other medications or those medications have been ineffective.... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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For Osteoporosis: I started the alendronic acid 3 weeks ago every Monday 70 mg Reluctantly .. I’ve never had such excruciating pain I feel like screaming at night . My pain was my knee . Now it’s from my hip to my toes in agony . I was used to having days in pain 2/3 days but no were near this agony . It’s took me 3 weeks of research to see it’s this medication .. gone , I’m never taking again . |
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For Osteoporosis: I had Tymlos and got side effects of an instant headache, racing of heart and spinning. Headache is a pressure headache and it lasts for hours. This is day in and day out. I have been on Tymlos for 4 weeks and it’s just the same thing every night. I can’t sleep. I tried it this morning to see if it makes a difference and it ruined my day. I am having surgery on my back in 3 months so it’s essential... but I don’t know if I can take it much longer. It’s wrecking my quality of life. For Osteoporosis: I take my Tymols shot every morning and about 10 minutes after I always get a slight headache lasts about an hour. but, has anyone else had severe leg and feet cramps. They are so bad I am out of bed 4 or 5 times a night. |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: decreased serum calcium, and decreased serum phosphate. See the full alendronate side effects document. |
Common side effects include: dizziness, and hypercalciuria. See the full Tymlos side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
No |
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Binosto, Fosamax |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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N/A |
1.7 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 104 drugs are known to interact with alendronate:
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A total of 4 drugs are known to interact with Tymlos:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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September 29, 1995 |
April 28, 2017 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Osteoporosis: I've been taking the generic form of alendronate for 20 weeks. I could not figure out what was happening to me. I've turned into a zombie. Sure I'd have a lazy day once in a while, but nothing like this. I am going to stop taking it but will continue with calcium, D3 and add weight bearing exercises as soon as I can. The same thing happened to my father and now I'm wondering if it was the handful of prescription drugs he was prescribed. I have not seen anyone else describe these symptoms so I might be completely wrong. I'll soon know. I want to save my bones, but do not want to lose my soul.