Comparing Fosamax vs Tymlos
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Fosamax 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 |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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2.4
For Osteoporosis: My bone scan showed severe osteoporosis. I am sensitive to meds. Decided to try Fosamax. Followed directions but I became so tired after taking it, I couldn't do anything. After a couple days it went away. I did have some muscle pain when I woke up in the mornings. The next week I took it I wasn't tired until the next day, but that night I had sharp pain near my heart, had heart flutters and my eye and neck hurt. I stopped taking the Fosamax but am still tired |
4.1
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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Common side effects include: decreased serum calcium, and decreased serum phosphate. See the full Fosamax 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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View all Fosamax prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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| Other alendronate brands include: Binosto |
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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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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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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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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 104 drugs are known to interact with Fosamax:
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A total of 4 drugs are known to interact with Tymlos:
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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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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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More Information |
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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 took Two weekly doses of Fosamax then stopped because of side effects. Rapid weight gain, acute abdominal distinction (like I’m 7 months pregnant), aching back, aching hips, fatigue and random itching. Been off it for a month and side effects have not abated at all. It’s like I woke up and suddenly aged an extra 30 years overnight. Hope the side effects go away soon.