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INDICATIONS: TYMLOS is a prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women who are at high risk for fracture. See more

TYMLOS is a prescription medicine used to:

  • Treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who are at high risk for bone fracture, or who cannot use another osteoporosis treatment or other osteoporosis treatments did not work well. TYMLOS can decrease the chance of having a fracture of the spine and other bones in postmenopausal women with thinning and weakening bones (osteoporosis).
  • Increase bone density in men with osteoporosis who are at high risk for bone fracture, or who cannot use another osteoporosis treatment or other osteoporosis treatments did not work well.

It is not known if TYMLOS is safe and effective for children and young adults 18 years and younger. TYMLOS should not be used in children and young adults whose bones are still growing. Close

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For men and postmenopausal women
with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture

For men and postmenopausal women
with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture

Why sign up for 1-on-1 injection support?

When you register for 1-on-1 support, you will have access to a dedicated Clinical Educator. They’ll start with 1-on-1 injection training and be there for you throughout the duration of your treatment to offer support and answers about taking TYMLOS.

Once you have signed up online, you can connect with your Clinical Educator Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM ET

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If you cannot register online, call 1-855-730-8591 for assistance.

Meet the Clinical Educators and learn how they support patients

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Read our Clinical Educator bios below  

Meet our Clinical Educators!

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Ashley Fowler, Director of Clinical Education

Ashley Fowler has been in the healthcare industry since 2000 and has worked in hospital, office, surgical, pharmaceutical, and educational settings. Each new experience has brought rich experiences and friendships, and she’s thankful for each one.

Ashley believes each patient is a person with a story to tell and getting to know people and their stories is what she loves about nursing (and really about life in general). Ashley couldn’t have made it through the challenges she’s faced without the help of others, and she believes nursing is one way she is blessed to help others along their journeys. Ashley lives outside Nashville with her husband of 20+ years and 2 sons. They are very active in their church and the boys’ sports.

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Jenny Axelson, Clinical Educator

Jenny Axelson is a Registered Nurse with over 16 years of experience. She has worked in the hospital setting, pharmaceuticals, education, and telehealth. She has enjoyed gaining experience and knowledge while making friends along the way. She loves engaging with patients one-on-one to encourage them to live their best lives by ensuring they have the information needed to make the best decisions for their care.

Jenny lives in Arizona with her husband and has three adult children. She enjoys spending time with family, her church group, pickleball, baking, and taking her two dogs on walks.

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Lilian Gonzalez, Clinical Educator

Lilian Gonzalez is a Registered Nurse with specialized knowledge and experience in the care of patients with osteoporosis. She started her nursing career as a staff nurse and later pursued her passion for teaching.

With over 30 years of combined experience in hospitals, home health, research, and patient teaching, she brings the voice of the patient in everything she does. Her skills and empathy make it possible for patients to feel at ease and empowered. Lilian is passionate about her work and family. She has 3 lovely children with her husband of 25 years. She enjoys going on daily walks and weekend bike rides.

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Marsha Kellar, Clinical Educator

Marsha Kellar is a Registered Nurse with almost 20 years of osteoporosis expertise as a contract nurse educator, 34 years of hospital experience in postpartum care, and a degree in education. In her work with patients across the life span, she seamlessly combines skill with a genuine desire to teach, connect with, and empower those in her care.

Marsha lives in a suburb of Denver, Colorado, with her husband. They have 3 married daughters and 4 grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, reading, and being outdoors.

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Jennifer Lilly, Clinical Educator

Jennifer Lilly is a Registered Nurse with over 16 years of experience in the hospital setting, outpatient clinics, hospice, pharmaceuticals, education, and telehealth. Each opportunity has offered new knowledge and skills, giving Jennifer a stronger passion for patient advocacy and support. Jennifer aims to offer a caring and compassionate attitude while focusing on education and empowering patients to take control of and prioritize their own health.

Jennifer lives in North Carolina with her husband and has three daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family, church activities, reading, and exercising.

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Kiersten Coughlin, Clinical Educator

Kiersten Coughlin has been a nurse for over a decade and has dedicated much of her career so far to the Bone Marrow Transplant ICU of a large health system. To fuel her passions for teaching and patient empowerment, Kiersten has an MSN degree in Nursing Education, as she values advocating for patients to ensure they remain central in healthcare discussions. Residing in Northern New Jersey, she loves outdoor activities like hiking and swimming with her husband, three children, and two dogs. The family is renovating a cabin for summer retreats, while Kiersten enjoys baking, cooking, and snowboarding during the cooler months.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

What is the most important information I should know about TYMLOS?

TYMLOS may cause serious side effects including: Possible bone cancer (osteosarcoma). During animal drug testing, TYMLOS caused some rats to develop a bone cancer called osteosarcoma. It is not known if people who take TYMLOS will have a higher chance of getting osteosarcoma.

  • Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have pain in your bones, pain in any areas of your body that does not go away, or any new or unusual lumps or swelling under your skin that is tender to touch.

Do not take TYMLOS: if you had an allergic reaction to abaloparatide or any of the other ingredients in TYMLOS. The inactive ingredients in TYMLOS are phenol, sodium acetate trihydrate, acetic acid, and water for injection.

Before you take TYMLOS, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
  • have Paget’s disease of the bone or other bone disease.
  • have or have had any of the following: cancer in your bones; radiation therapy involving your bones; too much calcium in your blood; or an increase in your parathyroid hormone (hyperparathyroidism).
  • will have trouble injecting yourself with the TYMLOS pen and do not have someone who can help you.
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, because TYMLOS is not for pregnant women, or if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if TYMLOS passes into your breast milk; you should not take TYMLOS and breastfeed.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

What are the possible side effects of TYMLOS?
TYMLOS can cause serious side effects including:
  • Decrease in blood pressure when you change positions. Some people may feel dizzy, have a faster heartbeat, or feel lightheaded soon after the TYMLOS injection is given. These symptoms generally go away within a few hours. Take your injection of TYMLOS in a place where you can sit or lie down right away if you get these symptoms. If your symptoms get worse or do not go away, stop taking TYMLOS and call your healthcare provider.
  • Increased blood calcium (hypercalcemia). TYMLOS can cause some people to have a higher blood calcium level than normal. Your healthcare provider may check your blood calcium before you start and during your treatment with TYMLOS. Tell your healthcare provider if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, low energy, or muscle weakness. These may be signs there is too much calcium in your blood.
  • Increased urine calcium (hypercalciuria). TYMLOS can cause some people to have higher levels of calcium in their urine than normal. Increased calcium may also cause you to develop kidney stones (urolithiasis) in your kidneys, bladder, or urinary tract. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any symptoms of kidney stones which may include pain in your lower back or lower stomach area, pain when you urinate, or blood in your urine.

The most common side effects of TYMLOS in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis include: dizziness, nausea, headache, fast heartbeat, feeling tired (fatigue), upper stomach pain, and spinning feeling (vertigo).

The most common side effects of TYMLOS in men with osteoporosis include: redness at injection site, dizziness, joint pain, swelling at injection site, pain at injection site, bruising, abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and bone pain.

These are not all the possible side effects of TYMLOS. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

How should I use TYMLOS?
  • Read the complete Instructions for Use (opens in a new tab) provided with your medicine.
  • If you take more TYMLOS than prescribed you may experience symptoms such as muscle weakness, low energy, headache, nausea, dizziness (especially when getting up after sitting for a while), and a faster heartbeat. Stop taking TYMLOS and call your healthcare provider right away.
  • You should not use TYMLOS for more than 2 years over your lifetime.

Please read the full Prescribing Information (opens in a new tab), including Medication Guide (opens in a new tab).