testosterone
Brand names: Testopel
# Testosterone Overview Testosterone is a hormone that your body naturally makes. Doctors prescribe testosterone medicine when a person doesn't have enough of this hormone on their own. It helps with things like building muscle, keeping bones strong, and developing male characteristics. The medicine comes in different forms like injections, gels, or patches that stick to your skin. It's important to take testosterone exactly as your doctor tells you because using the right amount makes it work best. Before taking testosterone, you need to tell your doctor about your health history, especially if you have heart problems, liver disease, or cancer. Testosterone can cause side effects like acne, mood changes, or swelling. Some people shouldn't take testosterone at all, like those with certain cancers or serious heart conditions. Make sure to get regular check-ups while taking this medicine so your doctor can watch for any problems and make sure the dose is still right for you. Never share your testosterone medicine with anyone else, and store it safely away from children.
Taking testosterone with other medications?
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Check Your Medications →Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- DRUG INEFFECTIVE3,871 reports
- MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION3,711 reports
- PAIN2,667 reports
- FATIGUE2,542 reports
- CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT2,383 reports
- DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS2,383 reports
- BLOOD TESTOSTERONE DECREASED2,318 reports
- PULMONARY EMBOLISM2,228 reports
- OFF LABEL USE2,052 reports
- ANXIETY1,853 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
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