signs of an allergic
reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
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swelling, rapid weight gain;
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increased or ongoing erection of the penis;
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bone pain, increased thirst, memory problems, restless
feeling, confusion, nausea, loss of appetite, increased urination, weakness, muscle twitching; or
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nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and
jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Women receiving testosterone injection may develop male
characteristics, which could be irreversible if testosterone treatment is continued. Call your
doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of these signs of excess testosterone:
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acne;
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changes in your menstrual periods;
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male-pattern hair growth (such as on the chin or chest);
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male pattern baldness;
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enlarged clitoris; or
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increase or decrease in sex drive.
Less serious side effects may include:
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breast swelling in men;
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headache, anxiety, depressed mood;
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numbness or tingly feeling; or
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pain or swelling where the medicine was injected.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell
your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What other drugs will affect testosterone injection?
Before receiving testosterone injection, tell your doctor if you are using any of the
following drugs:
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the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin);
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insulin or diabetes medication you take by mouth such as
glimepiride (Amaryl, Duetact, Avandaryl), glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase,
Glynase), metformin (Actoplus Met, Avandamet, Fortamet, Glucophage Janumet), rosiglitazone
(Avandia), and others; or
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steroid medicine such as methylprednisolone
(Depo-Medrol, Medrol, Solu-Medrol), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone, others), and others.
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact
with testosterone injection. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter
medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by
other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about testosterone injection.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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