User Reviews for Testim

I started using 50 mg a day about a year ago and after 3 months I still had a very low Testosterone levels. So my Doctor prescribed 100 mg a day and have been on 100 mg a day for about 9 months. I got my sex drive back, started losing my belly fat and got interested in going to the gym and have added about 30 lbs of lean muscle and I get comments often about how young and muscular I look for a 60 year old man. I feel better than I did when I was 20 years old.

I started to take Testim for a month. Because, of low energy not to mention motivation and ambition. The first blood test results said I have low testoterone... I took it for three weeks. Insurance wrote a letter saying they need two test to prove that is the case. I went off for a week, the worst week of my life. Testim really helped me after fifteen years of being diagnosed manic-depressed.

I recently turned 40 years old, and for at least the last five years, I have suffered from chronic depression, lack of motivation, no drive for life, and little did i know, a huge loss in sex drive. I decided to enter all the symptoms I had into a search engine. One of the first things that came up was low testosterone. I was shocked, and as soon as I could, I got tested. My reading was 240. I think if you are under 400, it should be an area of concern After using Testim for two weeks, my mood began to get better. Motivation began to increase at work. Sex drive is through roof. I'm looking forward to further benefits. Life changing medicine. Smell is sort of alcoholish. When people ask about smell, I joke about it.

After 3 weeks of applying Testim daily I went from 140(LOW!) up to 985 on my Free Testosterone blood test. Felt 90% better, leaner and interested in things again.

I had a decreasing interest in sex, difficulty getting an erection, was gaining weight. All the Dr wanted to do was give me a prescription for Viagra and I did some research on my own. Found the symptoms were those of low testosterone and I scheduled a doctors appointment and asked for a blood test. Result were low...202 and I started Testim. The stuff is better than Viagra....increased sex drive, lost 50 lbs, feel and look 20 years younger. In my opinion every man should have their testosterone checked after age 40. I know that my wife appreciates my new attitude and performance.

I am 35 and have been fighting what I thought was normal aging for the last few years. I have been very active my entire life. Running, biking, etc. I have fought low energy levels and not wanting to do anything. My normal weight was 185 at 5'10" and I got up to 236. I got a shot to get me going and have been taking Testim for 5 weeks. I have lost 20 pounds and am up at 5AM every morning and in the GYM. I have never got up that early. I am in the gym morning and night doing spin and weights. I feel awesome. The smell of Testim is not bad at all. If I could live for 30 more years like I was or like I feel now, I would choose this without hesitation. This has changed my life!

My understanding is that using a gel helps provide a more even dose that going with shots. I do have to comment on the strong smell of Testim. Its not a bad smell however it is too strong. Would you want to go into an important business meeting after having dumped on a half bottle of some strong perfume? Not me. I am considering asking my doctor for alternatives to Testim just because of its smell.

I am a 46 yo male. Memory and tiredness, slight depression. Diagnosed with low testosterone (222 on a scale of 200-800). Have used both Testim and Androgel. Like the way Androgel comes in a pump bottle and is not as sticky as Testim, but my wife and other women have commented that they like the smell of testim. I now use testim, applying one tube every other day because my wife says I'm more like myself at that dosage. Had an initial drop of testosterone to 201 when first started treatmant, but testosterone now at 547 at last lab. I feel much better.

Used Testim for 30 days worked well. Total testosterone increased from 298 to 631, with 5G. My family could not stand the smell of Testim. The smell was so poor I wouldn't apply if I was going out in public. Testim would remain very sticky for an extended time. Would have to keep pulling my shirt off my stuck skin throughout the day.

Far better than the patch

Although Testim works well the smell is something fierce. I liked the smell at first but realized it's an entity in itself and was with me and the family 24/7. I switched to Androgel.

I've been using Testim for just 6 days now, based on low free-T and low sex drive. One 50mg tube of the 1% creme a day. Can't say I notice anything about it except a very strong smell. It is very possible however, that my wife likes the smell - she seems to be much more "interested" in me just since I've been applying the stuff.

Testim helped my husband but hurt me. It transferred to me and now I have hormonal issues and other medical issues related to this product. DO NOT touch them where they have put it on, skin to skin until they wash it off. Don't let your children near him either! They should keep area covered. Our Doctor did not warn us and I only found out after I got symptoms.

I like the small tubes, easy to carry around if I am out of town, to stop the sticky, you have to rub it in until it's dry. I can't smell anything either, must be me, it works so well I only use it every other day. Testim also gives you a year of free co-pays! Now if they could only add a drug into it to keep my 21 yr old girlfriends mouth shut for a while my life would be perfect.

See my previous comment on Testim in October 2009. Last December I accidentally selected the wrong level of employer health insurance coverage. Result: NO prescription coverage on our plan this year. With Testim at $330 per month there was no way we could afford it, so I have been off Testim for 6 months. Boy do I feel it. I'm tired and want to sleep all the time, melancholy and unmotivated to do anything. Auxilium was kind enough to give me a discount card for $75 off per month for 6 months. Going back to the pharmacy today and will pay the $255 difference for the next 6 months until health plan changes again. Last week's lab showed testosterone at 226, should be around 400 for my age (47). I never realized how important "T" is.

Been using for some months after being diagnosed with low testosterone. Noticed a big improvement in mood, but have not seen the T numbers move up significantly or had a big improvement in sex drive. Wish it were she case

I gave this medicine a 5 but not sure how fair I'm being! I started out on the patch with limited results and then after a month I began the gel. So far the only good part about this is, the women love the smell! I have gained muscle mass but I've been hitting the gym but there has been no change in my sex drive, it's still very low! My appetite has not increased like I was hoping. It's been a month on the gel now and I don't know if it's too soon to comment on this particular medication but if I see significant improvements I'll be sure to up date.

I'll finish my first week of use in two days. I appreciate the postings here, so I'll keep you updated with my progress. 45 yrs. old. I was just diagnozed wit Low-T. Dr. didn't share the number, but said it was on the floor. He prescribed two tubes a day. Haven't noticed any changes yet, but staying hopeful. The alcohol scent dissipates quickly, but then I am left with what I describe as a sanitizer/soapy scent that can't be masked with cologne. This may become a problem in the long term. I'm using gloves after two days to apply the gel in order to avoid the smelly hands. The stickiness is annoying rather than problematic. Thanks for all the prior info. I'll check back.

At age 55, I was placed on Testim gel (5 mg) once a day back in mid-December. Not sure what to expect, was concerned that there was no impact within the first month, but waited 2 months before evaluating. Good advice! First, I noticed more leg hair and beard growth. Greater interest in sex, including more daydreams and fantasies. Notice more muscle mass despite not working out my shoulders. After a half year, I can't imagine not having this in my life. The drug is being subsidized by the manufacturer for the first year. I don't know what I'll do then. I'd hate to give up this renewed interest in sex. No great emotional change. T levels are up. No erectile dysfunction too.

Was recently diagnosed with low T (185). I am 45 yrs young and have always been active! Noticed in past recent months that I had no energy, headaches, low sex drive, no ambition.. etc. Was beginning to think I was depressed (although had no reason). After being diagnosed, my doctor placed me on 5mg tubes, once a day. Smell at first is a very heavy alcohol smell, but then turns into a lighter smelling cologne! Been taking for just over a month now, wife says YEA! Sex drive is out the roof, started back exercising, back to my 18 yr old self again. Levels haven't been check yet since beginning, but I'm sure its higher thanks to Testim! Would highly recommend it. Will give update after levels checked again.

Was diagnosed through a blood test at 231, after a month and a half I was at 900, still feel weak and tired. I have a better mood and don't get upset easily anymore. My insurance leaves me paying $200 a month, so I'm switching to the needle. I like the smell personally and people seem to like the smell of it too.

Well, I've been on the 5g daily tube of Testim for a week now, and I'm beginning to wonder when/if I'll see an impact. The Doctor didn't share my T number, except to comment that it was low. The pharmacist didn't have a lot of instruction on how to use it, except to rub it into my forearm...WRONG: Shoulders, according to a DVD mini disk that I found...very helpful. I'm not sure what the value of washing off the gel or showering after two hours is. I DO smell it initially, and have read all the warnings to keep it off others, women, kids, towels, etc... but why would I want to wash off the medicine? It may just be my imagination, but I find I am thinking of sex more (fantasizing) but have not touched my wife since starting this yet.

I am 59 yrs. old. The last 8 or so years I have had no energy and NO sex drive. Dr. checked my test level and it was 16 (yes, 16). Doctor said he had never seen anybody that low. Started using the 5 gram tube. Noticed a difference the next day. After 1 month I feel great and my sex drive is way up, my beard is growing faster, etc. I don't want to ever look back!

I rated this a 8 - short of a 10 because of the cost. The renewed vigor and energy is enough to score a 10. To remedy the sticky feel; after application and the Testim is dry, apply corn starch (unscented baby powder) to a wash cloth and dust your shoulders. The Testim scent is noticeable, but hardly unbearable and is often complemented on.

Been on Testim for 2.5 months. Huge improvement in mood, and physical stature. Started working out again. I feel great! Strong and sexy. Wife likes it too! My libido has increased and the reaction from other females is incredible. I lost 25 lbs prior to starting and am now seeing my abs again. The energy is awesome as I motivate a group for business part time. Love the smell. Application is a daily chore but worth it.