TESTOSTERONE
Androgens (AN-droe-jens) are male hormones. Some androgens are naturally produced in the body and are necessary for the normal sexual development of males.
Androgens are used for several reasons, such as: to replace the hormone when the body is unable to produce enough on its own; to stimulate the beginning of puberty in certain boys who are late starting puberty naturally; to treat certain types of breast cancer in females; In addition, some of these medicines may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
In some cases, this medicine can pass from you to your sexual partner. Tell your doctor if your female sex partner has a great increase in acne. Also, tell your doctor if her hair begins to grow in odd places like her upper lip, chest, or back. This will not occur if you are using the reservoir-type skin patch because it is not applied to the scrotum and because it has a protective liner. For patients using the brand name Androgel. Take this medicine only as directed. Do not take more of it and do not take it more often than your doctor ordered . Doing so may increase the chance of side effects. There are two types of testosterone skin patches. The matrix-type is applied to skin of the scrotum. The reservoir-type is never applied to the skin of the scrotum. It is applied to other parts of the body. Be sure you know which type you are using so that you will apply it properly. These skin patches come with patient directions. Read them carefully before using the patch. For patients taking fluoxymesterone or methyltestosterone: Take this medicine with food to lessen possible stomach upset, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. For patients using the matrix-type skin patch of testosterone (Testoderm or Testoderm with Adhesives): You must apply the patch to the scrotum because the medicine easily passes into your body at this area. Other areas of your skin are too thick for the medicine to work properly. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before and after handling the patch. Before applying the patch: Clean and dry your scrotum. You should also dry-shave this area once a week by using a shaver only (no soap or water). To dry-shave, stretch the skin of your scrotum with your fingers.  Wait 5 or 6 hours after applying the gel before showering or swimming. Gel contains alcohol which is flammable- avoid fire, flame or smoking until the gel is dried. |
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Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed, and use only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use a double dose of this medication. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, swelling of the arms or legs, prolonged or painful erections, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. These may be early signs of serious side effects. If you are a woman using testosterone, notify your doctor if you experience hoarseness, deepening of the voice, male-pattern baldness, excessive hair growth, or menstrual irregularities. If you experience a rare but serious allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop using testosterone and seek emergency medical attention. Do not use testosterone without first taking to your doctor if you have cancer of the prostate. Testosterone should also not be used by men with breast cancer. Do not use the brand of testosterone called Histerone if you have an allergy to mercury. An overdose of this medication is unlikely to threaten life. Consult an emergency room or poison control left for advice. Symptoms of a testosterone overdose are not known.
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