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Compare Evenity vs. Tymlos

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  • Evenity (romosozumab)
    Tymlos (abaloparatide)
  • Evenity (romosozumab)
    Tymlos (abaloparatide)

  • Summary of Evenity vs. Tymlos

    Summary for Sclerostin inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Evenity (romosozumab or romosozumab-aqqg) is an injection used to treat osteoporosis (bone loss) in certain women after menopause. These women either have a high risk of fracture or can’t take other medications for bone loss. It's also used when these other medications haven’t worked well enough. Evenity (romosozumab) belongs to the drug class called sclerostin inhibitors. It works to help your bones grow and prevent bone breakdown at the same time. The injection is given once a month by a healthcare professional. Common side effects are joint pain and headache. There's also serious risks of heart attack and stroke. This medication is brand name only; there's no generic available yet.

    Summary for Parathyroid hormone analog
    Prescription only

    Tymlos (abaloparatide) is a medication used for osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women at high risk for breaking bones (fractures). It's given once per day as an injection under the skin. This medication can't be used for longer than 2 years because of a theoretical risk of causing bone cancer.

  • Indications of Evenity vs. Tymlos

    Indications for
    •Treatment of osteoporosis in certain women after menopause
    •With high risk of fracture
    •Who can’t take other medications for bone loss
    •Who tried other medications for bone loss that didn’t work
    Indications for
    •Osteoporosis in women who have gone through menopause (postmenopause)
    •Osteoporosis in men

  • Pros and Cons of Evenity vs. Tymlos

    Pros and Const for Sclerostin inhibitor
    Pros
    •Helps with bone growth and prevents bone loss at the same time
    •Given just once a month
    •Only need 1 year of treatment
    Cons
    •Needs to be injected
    •Must go to the medical office for each injection
    •Bone mineral density eventually goes back to where it was before after stopping the medication
    Pros and Const for Parathyroid hormone analog
    Pros
    •Available as a pre-filled pen with 30 doses
    •Good choice for men and postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture or who've previously tried other osteoporosis medications
    •Can keep at room temperature after its first use for up to 30 days, making it convenient to take it on the go
    Cons
    •Needs to be injected under the skin once per day
    •Not approved for osteoporosis from long-term corticosteroid use
    •Can't use for longer than 2 years

  • Common Side Effects of Evenity vs. Tymlos

    Common Side Effects for
    •Joint pain (up to 13%)
    •Headache (up to 7%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Redness at injection site (up to 58%)
    •Swelling at injection site (up to 10%)
    •Dizziness (up to 10%)
    •Pain at injection site (up to 9%)
    •Nausea (up to 8%)

    *Percentages of people who reported these side effects might differ between men and postmenopausal women taking this medication.

  • Warnings of Evenity vs. Tymlos

    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of heart attack, stroke, or heart-related death
    •Low calcium levels (hypocalcemia)
    •Risk of problems in the jawbone (osteonecrosis of the jaw)
    •Risk of fractures in the thigh
    Common Side Effects for
    •Bone cancer
    •Sudden low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension)
    •High blood calcium levels
    •Kidney stones

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