Topical Testosterone Gel Side Effects

Side effects drug interactions and patient safety information should be reviewed prior to taking this medication.

Topical testosterone gel side effects.

Testosterone topical for the skin is used to treat conditions in men that result from a lack of natural testosterone. Androgel testosterone gel is an androgen administered to the skin to treat low testosterone levels. You may report side effects to fda at 1 800 fda 1088. Common side effects of androgel include headache high blood pressure acne abnormal lab tests for example glucose and cholesterol tests and itching blisters and redness at application site enlarged prostate and increased serum prostate specific antigen psa levels.

Testosterone will not enhance athletic performance and should not be used for that purpose. Testosterone is a naturally occurring male hormone necessary for many processes in the body. The risk of effects of testosterone gel in women who accidently touch the application site directly or through clothing are low. Testosterone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention. However side effects can happen. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. These effects include increased.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Children may develop aggressive behavior enlarged genitals and pubic hair. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Topical testosterone can cause side effects in women and children who come in contact with it on your skin or clothing. Also your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Some side effects of testosterone may occur that usually do not need medical attention. Read the entire detailed patient monograph for androgel testosterone gel for topical use.