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Testosterone is a prescription medication used to treat low testosterone levels (hypogonadism) in men who do not produce enough natural testosterone. It may also be used to treat delayed puberty in adolescent males. Testosterone may also be administered to women to treat certain types of cancer.

Testosterone is a hormone that is usually produced by the body. It controls the growth, development, and function of male sexual organs and characteristics.

This medication comes in several topical forms for the skin, nose, and mouth that are applied to the body one to three times daily, depending on the dosage form.

This medication is also available in an injectable form to be given directly into a muscle (IM) by a healthcare professional.

Common side effects of testosterone include irritation and redness at the site of application, headache, acne, stomach pain, nervousness, hair loss, changes in mood and behavior, and changes in the ability to taste or smell.

Topical:

Testosterone is a prescription medication used to treat low testosterone levels in men who do not produce enough natural testosterone.

Injectable:

Testosterone is a prescription medication used to treat low testosterone levels in men who do not produce enough natural testosterone. Injectable forms of testosterone may also be used to treat delayed puberty in adolescent males. Testosterone may also be administered to women to treat certain types of cancer.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Serious side effects have been reported with topical testosterone including the following:

• Swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, and lower legs
• Breathing problems, especially during sleep
• Excessive frequency or duration of penile erections in males
• Difficulty urinating or changes in urination habits
• Changes in skin color
• Liver dysfunction or liver cancer

Serious side effects have been reported with injectable testosterone including the following:

• Virilization in women, which includes amenorrhea or menstrual irregularities, deepening of the voice, clitoral enlargement
• Sexual changes or dysfunction in males, which includes breast enlargement and excessive frequency or duration of penile erections

Do not take testosterone if you:

• are allergic to testosterone or to any of its ingredients
• are a male with breast or prostate cancer
• are a woman who is or may become pregnant

Medications can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your doctor may advise you to avoid certain foods. In the case of testosterone, there are no specific foods that you must exclude from your diet when receiving this medication.

If you take too much testosterone, call your healthcare provider or local Poison Control Center, or seek emergency medical attention right away.

If testosterone is administered by a healthcare provider in a medical setting, it is unlikely that an overdose will occur. However, if overdose is suspected, seek emergency medical attention.

WARNING: SECONDARY EXPOSURE TO TESTOSTERONE

• Virilization has been reported in children who were secondarily exposed to testosterone gel.
• Children should avoid contact with unwashed or unclothed application sites in men using testosterone gel.
• Healthcare providers should advise patients to strictly adhere to recommended instructions for use.