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Since reading the threads on just how bad Novaldex can be, I thought I would look up some side effects of testosterone use.
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Testosterone Side Effects
Brand Names: AndroGel, Androderm, Androgel, Delatestryl, Depo-Testosterone, Striant, Testim, Testosterone Enanthate
Please note - some side effects for Testosterone may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at MedWatch: The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).
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Side Effects of Testosterone - for the Consumer
Testosterone
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Testosterone:
Acne; bitter or strange taste in mouth; change in sex drive; fatigue; gum or mouth irritation; gum pain; gum tenderness or swelling; hair loss; headache.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Testosterone:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast growth or pain; change in the size or shape of the testicles; dark urine or light-colored bowel movements; depression or mood changes; dizziness; gingivitis; interrupted breathing while sleeping; loss of appetite; nausea; painful or prolonged erection; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or legs; urination problems; weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Testosterone Cypionate
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Testosterone Cypionate:
Acne; bitter or strange taste in mouth; change in sex drive; fatigue; gum or mouth irritation; gum pain; gum tenderness or swelling; hair loss; headache.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Testosterone Cypionate:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast growth or pain; change in the size or shape of the testicles; dark urine or light-colored bowel movements; depression or mood changes; dizziness; gingivitis; interrupted breathing while sleeping; loss of appetite; nausea; painful or prolonged erection; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or legs; urination problems; weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Testosterone Enanthate
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Testosterone Enanthate:
Acne; bitter or strange taste in mouth; change in sex drive; fatigue; gum or mouth irritation; gum pain; gum tenderness or swelling; hair loss; headache.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Testosterone Enanthate:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast growth or pain; change in the size or shape of the testicles; changes in menstrual periods; coughing fit; dark urine or light-colored bowel movements; depression or mood changes; dizziness; facial hair growth; gingivitis; interrupted breathing while sleeping; loss of appetite; nausea; painful or prolonged erection; shortness of breath; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or legs; urination problems; voice changes or hoarseness; weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Testosterone Gel
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Testosterone Gel:
Acne; breast tenderness or enlargement; change in sex drive; headache; skin irritation at the application site.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Testosterone Gel:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); calf pain, swelling, or redness; change in the size or shape of the testicles; dark urine; excessive daytime sleepiness; frequent, prolonged, or painful erections; interrupted breathing while sleeping; loss of appetite; memory problems; mood or mental changes (eg, anxiety, depression, hostility, suicidal thoughts); nausea; new or worsening trouble urinating (eg, frequent urination, inability to urinate, weak urine stream); pale stools; severe headache; skin discoloration; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or legs; trouble sleeping or other sleep changes; unexplained or unusual weight gain; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Testosterone Patch
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Testosterone Patch:
Acne; bitter or strange taste in mouth; change in sex drive; fatigue; gum or mouth irritation; gum pain; gum tenderness or swelling; hair loss; headache.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Testosterone Patch:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast growth or pain; change in the size or shape of the testicles; dark urine or light-colored bowel movements; depression or mood changes; dizziness; gingivitis; interrupted breathing while sleeping; loss of appetite; nausea; painful or prolonged erection; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or legs; urination problems; weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
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Testosterone Side Effects - for the Professional
Testosterone
The following adverse reactions in the male have occurred with some androgens:
Endocrine and Urogenital
Gynecomastia and excessive frequency and duration of penile erections. Oligospermia may occur at high dosages.
Skin and Appendages
Hirsutism, male pattern of baldness, seborrhea, and acne.
Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances
Retention of sodium, chloride, water, potassium, calcium, and inorganic phosphates.
Gastrointestinal
Nausea, cholestatic jaundice, alterations in liver function tests, rarely hepatocellular neoplasms and peliosis hepatis.
Hematologic
Suppression of clotting factors II, V, VII, and X, bleeding in patients on concomitant anticoagulant therapy, and polycythemia.
Nervous System
Increased or decreased libido, headache, anxiety, depression, and generalized paresthesia.
Allergic
Hypersensitivity, including skin manifestations and anaphylactoid reactions.
Miscellaneous
Inflammation and pain at the site of intramuscular injection.
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Side Effects by Body System
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular side effects have included hypertension, and edema with and without congestive heart failure.
Endocrine
Endocrine side effects have included gynecomastia as a frequent and sometimes persistent side effect. Cautious use is recommended in patients with existing gynecomastia.
During exogenous administration of androgens, endogenous testosterone release is inhibited through feedback inhibition of pituitary luteinizing hormone (LH). Large doses of exogenous androgens may suppress spermatogenesis through inhibition of pituitary follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).
Androgens may decrease levels of thyroxin binding globulin resulting in decreased total T4 serum levels and increased resin uptake of T3 and T4. Free thyroid hormone levels remain unchanged and there is no clinical evidence of thyroid dysfunction.
Changes in insulin sensitivity or glycemic control may occur in patients treated with androgens. In diabetic patients, the metabolic effects of androgens may decrease blood glucose and, therefore, insulin requirements.
Virilization of children has been reported due to secondary exposure to testosterone. Signs and symptoms have included inappropriate enlargement of the penis or clitoris, premature development of pubic hair, increased erections and libido, aggressive behavior, and advanced bone age. In most cases, these signs and symptoms regressed with removal of the exposure to testosterone. In a few cases, however, enlarged genitalia did not fully return to age-appropriate normal size and bone age remained modestly greater than chronological age.
Renal
Renal side effects have included retention of nitrogen, sodium, potassium, chloride, water and phosphorus, and decreased urinary excretion of calcium.
Hepatic
Hepatic side effects have included life-threatening peliosis hepatitis and hepatic abnormalities including hepatic neoplasms and hepatocellular carcinomas following prolonged therapy with high doses of androgen. Tumor regression did not occur in all cases following medication withdrawal.
Cholestatic hepatitis, jaundice, and abnormal liver function tests have occurred during androgen therapy. Drug-induced jaundice is usually reversible following drug discontinuation.
Genitourinary
Genitourinary side effects following chronic administration and/or large dosages of testosterone have included oligospermia and decreased ejaculatory volume. Elderly male patients have experienced prostatic enlargement resulting in urinary obstruction. Priapism and excessive stimulation has developed. Other urinary side effects have included nocturia, urinary hesitancy, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, urinary urgency, and weak urinary system.
In female patients the use of androgens has resulted in virilization including deepening voice, hirsutism, acne, clitomegaly (not reversible), and menstrual abnormalities. Discontinuation of testosterone at signs of mild virilization may prevent irreversible virilization.
Metabolic
Metabolic side effects have included osteolytic-induced hypercalcemia in immobilized patients or those with metastatic breast disease. Increased cholesterol levels and acute intermittent porphyria have been reported.
Other
Other side effects have included virilization in female patients. Virilization included deepening voice, hirsutism, acne, clitomegaly (not reversible), and menstrual abnormalities.
Female sexual partners of men using topical testosterone (residual on skin) have reported virilization.
Dermatologic
Dermatologic side effects have included hirsutism, acne, male-patterned baldness and seborrhea. Dermal reactions have been the most commonly reported side effects for transdermal testosterone and occur primarily at the site of application. Dermal effects have included 3 types: irritation including mild to moderate erythema (to 6%), induration (3%), itching (12%), and burning (3%); allergic contact dermatitis including pruritus (to 37%), vesicles (6%), and rash (2%); and burn-like blisters (12%).
Discontinuation rates for transdermal testosterone were as follows: due to chronic skin irritation (5%), allergic dermal reactions (4%), and burn-like, usually a single site (0%).
Triamcinolone 1% cream applied sparingly to skin under the reservoir reduced irritation and did not interfere with testosterone absorption. Ointment formulations reduce testosterone absorption.
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea and vomiting.
Musculoskeletal
Testosterone is involved in termination of linear bone growth by closure of the epiphyseal growth centers. Appropriate monitoring of bone age is recommended during testosterone use in healthy males with delayed puberty.
Musculoskeletal side effects have included myalgia and pain.
Hematologic
Hematologic side effects have included alteration in clotting factors II, V, VII and X and polycythemia due to increased red cell production. Anemia has also been reported.
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity side effects have included rash and anaphylactoid reactions.
Local
Local side effects have included inflammation and pain at injection or dermal application site.
Nervous system
Nervous system side effects have included altered libido (increased/decreased), headache (to 5%), anxiety, depression, generalized paresthesia, or sleep apnea syndrome.
Oncologic
Oncologic side effects have included carcinoma of the prostate, hepatic neoplasms, and hepatocellular carcinomas.
Respiratory
Respiratory side effects have included reports of potentiation of sleep apnea, particularly in obese patients or those with chronic lung disease. There have been rare postmarketing reports of transient reactions involving urge to cough, coughing fits, and respiratory distress immediately after the injection of testosterone enanthate, an oil-based depot preparation.
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More Testosterone resources
* testosterone Buccal Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
* Testosterone Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)
* Testosterone MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
* Testosterone Prescribing Information (FDA)
* AndroGel Detailed Consumer Information (PDR)
* AndroGel Gel MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
* AndroGel Prescribing Information (FDA)
* Androderm Prescribing Information (FDA)
* Androderm Detailed Consumer Information (PDR)
* Androderm Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
* Androderm Patch MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
* Androgel Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
* Androgel Consumer Overview
* Delatestryl MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
* Delatestryl Prescribing Information (FDA)
* Depo-Testosterone Prescribing Information (FDA)
* Depo-Testosterone MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
* Striant Consumer Overview
* Striant Prescribing Information (FDA)
* Striant Detailed Consumer Information (PDR)
* Testim Prescribing Information (FDA)
* Testim Gel MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
* Testosterone Cypionate Prescribing Information (FDA)
* Testosterone Enanthate Prescribing Information (FDA)
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Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. In addition, the drug information contained herein may be time sensitive and should not be utilized as a reference resource beyond the date hereof. This information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients, or recommend therapy. This drug information is a reference resource designed as supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill , knowledge, and judgment of healthcare practitioners in patient care. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug of drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for any given patient. Drugs.com does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information provided. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Read more: Testosterone Side Effects | Drugs.com
I think we all know if we want to play the game at some point we all will have to pay the ferry man his gold coin.
Testosterone Side Effects | Drugs.com
Testosterone Side Effects
Brand Names: AndroGel, Androderm, Androgel, Delatestryl, Depo-Testosterone, Striant, Testim, Testosterone Enanthate
Please note - some side effects for Testosterone may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at MedWatch: The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).
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Low Hormone Levels?
Tharc.com/Health-RejuvenationTreatment for low hormones levels. Physician Guided. Free Info.
Managing Side Effects
CancerCenter.com/CareThatNeverQuitsThere is hope. Chat privately with our oncology info experts today.
Testosterone Replacement
AntiAgingGroup.comDoctor prescribed Testosterone therapy for adult men over 35.
Side Effects of Testosterone - for the Consumer
Testosterone
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Testosterone:
Acne; bitter or strange taste in mouth; change in sex drive; fatigue; gum or mouth irritation; gum pain; gum tenderness or swelling; hair loss; headache.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Testosterone:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast growth or pain; change in the size or shape of the testicles; dark urine or light-colored bowel movements; depression or mood changes; dizziness; gingivitis; interrupted breathing while sleeping; loss of appetite; nausea; painful or prolonged erection; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or legs; urination problems; weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Testosterone Cypionate
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Testosterone Cypionate:
Acne; bitter or strange taste in mouth; change in sex drive; fatigue; gum or mouth irritation; gum pain; gum tenderness or swelling; hair loss; headache.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Testosterone Cypionate:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast growth or pain; change in the size or shape of the testicles; dark urine or light-colored bowel movements; depression or mood changes; dizziness; gingivitis; interrupted breathing while sleeping; loss of appetite; nausea; painful or prolonged erection; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or legs; urination problems; weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Testosterone Enanthate
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Testosterone Enanthate:
Acne; bitter or strange taste in mouth; change in sex drive; fatigue; gum or mouth irritation; gum pain; gum tenderness or swelling; hair loss; headache.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Testosterone Enanthate:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast growth or pain; change in the size or shape of the testicles; changes in menstrual periods; coughing fit; dark urine or light-colored bowel movements; depression or mood changes; dizziness; facial hair growth; gingivitis; interrupted breathing while sleeping; loss of appetite; nausea; painful or prolonged erection; shortness of breath; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or legs; urination problems; voice changes or hoarseness; weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Testosterone Gel
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Testosterone Gel:
Acne; breast tenderness or enlargement; change in sex drive; headache; skin irritation at the application site.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Testosterone Gel:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); calf pain, swelling, or redness; change in the size or shape of the testicles; dark urine; excessive daytime sleepiness; frequent, prolonged, or painful erections; interrupted breathing while sleeping; loss of appetite; memory problems; mood or mental changes (eg, anxiety, depression, hostility, suicidal thoughts); nausea; new or worsening trouble urinating (eg, frequent urination, inability to urinate, weak urine stream); pale stools; severe headache; skin discoloration; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or legs; trouble sleeping or other sleep changes; unexplained or unusual weight gain; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Testosterone Patch
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Testosterone Patch:
Acne; bitter or strange taste in mouth; change in sex drive; fatigue; gum or mouth irritation; gum pain; gum tenderness or swelling; hair loss; headache.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Testosterone Patch:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast growth or pain; change in the size or shape of the testicles; dark urine or light-colored bowel movements; depression or mood changes; dizziness; gingivitis; interrupted breathing while sleeping; loss of appetite; nausea; painful or prolonged erection; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or legs; urination problems; weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Top
Testosterone Side Effects - for the Professional
Testosterone
The following adverse reactions in the male have occurred with some androgens:
Endocrine and Urogenital
Gynecomastia and excessive frequency and duration of penile erections. Oligospermia may occur at high dosages.
Skin and Appendages
Hirsutism, male pattern of baldness, seborrhea, and acne.
Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances
Retention of sodium, chloride, water, potassium, calcium, and inorganic phosphates.
Gastrointestinal
Nausea, cholestatic jaundice, alterations in liver function tests, rarely hepatocellular neoplasms and peliosis hepatis.
Hematologic
Suppression of clotting factors II, V, VII, and X, bleeding in patients on concomitant anticoagulant therapy, and polycythemia.
Nervous System
Increased or decreased libido, headache, anxiety, depression, and generalized paresthesia.
Allergic
Hypersensitivity, including skin manifestations and anaphylactoid reactions.
Miscellaneous
Inflammation and pain at the site of intramuscular injection.
Top
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AntiAgingGroup.comFind Hormone & Testosterone Therapy In Your Area. Free Consultation.
Testosterone in Women MDs
Page Not Found Most Highly Trained Physicians in Testosterone Hormones for Women.
Male Hormone Treatment
www.renewman.comSince 1999 - Hormone treatment-men age 35+ National Network of Doctors
Side Effects by Body System
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular side effects have included hypertension, and edema with and without congestive heart failure.
Endocrine
Endocrine side effects have included gynecomastia as a frequent and sometimes persistent side effect. Cautious use is recommended in patients with existing gynecomastia.
During exogenous administration of androgens, endogenous testosterone release is inhibited through feedback inhibition of pituitary luteinizing hormone (LH). Large doses of exogenous androgens may suppress spermatogenesis through inhibition of pituitary follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).
Androgens may decrease levels of thyroxin binding globulin resulting in decreased total T4 serum levels and increased resin uptake of T3 and T4. Free thyroid hormone levels remain unchanged and there is no clinical evidence of thyroid dysfunction.
Changes in insulin sensitivity or glycemic control may occur in patients treated with androgens. In diabetic patients, the metabolic effects of androgens may decrease blood glucose and, therefore, insulin requirements.
Virilization of children has been reported due to secondary exposure to testosterone. Signs and symptoms have included inappropriate enlargement of the penis or clitoris, premature development of pubic hair, increased erections and libido, aggressive behavior, and advanced bone age. In most cases, these signs and symptoms regressed with removal of the exposure to testosterone. In a few cases, however, enlarged genitalia did not fully return to age-appropriate normal size and bone age remained modestly greater than chronological age.
Renal
Renal side effects have included retention of nitrogen, sodium, potassium, chloride, water and phosphorus, and decreased urinary excretion of calcium.
Hepatic
Hepatic side effects have included life-threatening peliosis hepatitis and hepatic abnormalities including hepatic neoplasms and hepatocellular carcinomas following prolonged therapy with high doses of androgen. Tumor regression did not occur in all cases following medication withdrawal.
Cholestatic hepatitis, jaundice, and abnormal liver function tests have occurred during androgen therapy. Drug-induced jaundice is usually reversible following drug discontinuation.
Genitourinary
Genitourinary side effects following chronic administration and/or large dosages of testosterone have included oligospermia and decreased ejaculatory volume. Elderly male patients have experienced prostatic enlargement resulting in urinary obstruction. Priapism and excessive stimulation has developed. Other urinary side effects have included nocturia, urinary hesitancy, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, urinary urgency, and weak urinary system.
In female patients the use of androgens has resulted in virilization including deepening voice, hirsutism, acne, clitomegaly (not reversible), and menstrual abnormalities. Discontinuation of testosterone at signs of mild virilization may prevent irreversible virilization.
Metabolic
Metabolic side effects have included osteolytic-induced hypercalcemia in immobilized patients or those with metastatic breast disease. Increased cholesterol levels and acute intermittent porphyria have been reported.
Other
Other side effects have included virilization in female patients. Virilization included deepening voice, hirsutism, acne, clitomegaly (not reversible), and menstrual abnormalities.
Female sexual partners of men using topical testosterone (residual on skin) have reported virilization.
Dermatologic
Dermatologic side effects have included hirsutism, acne, male-patterned baldness and seborrhea. Dermal reactions have been the most commonly reported side effects for transdermal testosterone and occur primarily at the site of application. Dermal effects have included 3 types: irritation including mild to moderate erythema (to 6%), induration (3%), itching (12%), and burning (3%); allergic contact dermatitis including pruritus (to 37%), vesicles (6%), and rash (2%); and burn-like blisters (12%).
Discontinuation rates for transdermal testosterone were as follows: due to chronic skin irritation (5%), allergic dermal reactions (4%), and burn-like, usually a single site (0%).
Triamcinolone 1% cream applied sparingly to skin under the reservoir reduced irritation and did not interfere with testosterone absorption. Ointment formulations reduce testosterone absorption.
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea and vomiting.
Musculoskeletal
Testosterone is involved in termination of linear bone growth by closure of the epiphyseal growth centers. Appropriate monitoring of bone age is recommended during testosterone use in healthy males with delayed puberty.
Musculoskeletal side effects have included myalgia and pain.
Hematologic
Hematologic side effects have included alteration in clotting factors II, V, VII and X and polycythemia due to increased red cell production. Anemia has also been reported.
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity side effects have included rash and anaphylactoid reactions.
Local
Local side effects have included inflammation and pain at injection or dermal application site.
Nervous system
Nervous system side effects have included altered libido (increased/decreased), headache (to 5%), anxiety, depression, generalized paresthesia, or sleep apnea syndrome.
Oncologic
Oncologic side effects have included carcinoma of the prostate, hepatic neoplasms, and hepatocellular carcinomas.
Respiratory
Respiratory side effects have included reports of potentiation of sleep apnea, particularly in obese patients or those with chronic lung disease. There have been rare postmarketing reports of transient reactions involving urge to cough, coughing fits, and respiratory distress immediately after the injection of testosterone enanthate, an oil-based depot preparation.
Top
More Testosterone resources
* testosterone Buccal Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
* Testosterone Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)
* Testosterone MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
* Testosterone Prescribing Information (FDA)
* AndroGel Detailed Consumer Information (PDR)
* AndroGel Gel MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
* AndroGel Prescribing Information (FDA)
* Androderm Prescribing Information (FDA)
* Androderm Detailed Consumer Information (PDR)
* Androderm Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
* Androderm Patch MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
* Androgel Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
* Androgel Consumer Overview
* Delatestryl MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
* Delatestryl Prescribing Information (FDA)
* Depo-Testosterone Prescribing Information (FDA)
* Depo-Testosterone MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
* Striant Consumer Overview
* Striant Prescribing Information (FDA)
* Striant Detailed Consumer Information (PDR)
* Testim Prescribing Information (FDA)
* Testim Gel MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
* Testosterone Cypionate Prescribing Information (FDA)
* Testosterone Enanthate Prescribing Information (FDA)
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NonstimulantADHDmed.comOnce-daily ADHD treatment option. An approved medicine may help.
Diabetes Treatment
24HourInsulin.comBlood Sugar Levels Matter. Find An Effective Treatment That May Help
Low Testosterone Help
ED.OneHealthyLifestyle.comLow Testosterone Help. Get Your Facts Right First.
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. In addition, the drug information contained herein may be time sensitive and should not be utilized as a reference resource beyond the date hereof. This information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients, or recommend therapy. This drug information is a reference resource designed as supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill , knowledge, and judgment of healthcare practitioners in patient care. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug of drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for any given patient. Drugs.com does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information provided. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Read more: Testosterone Side Effects | Drugs.com
I think we all know if we want to play the game at some point we all will have to pay the ferry man his gold coin.
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