Testosterone Enanthate Side Effects
Brand Names: Striant, AndroGel, Depo-Testosterone, Androderm, Testosterone Cypionate, Testim
Please note - some side effects for Testosterone Enanthate may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).
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Side Effects of Testosterone Enanthate - for the consumer
Testosterone Enanthate
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Testosterone Enanthate:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Testosterone Enanthate:Acne; bitter or strange taste in mouth; change in sex drive; fatigue; gum or mouth irritation; gum pain; gum tenderness or swelling; hair loss; headache.
TopSevere allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast growth or pain; change in the size or shape of the testicles; changes in menstrual periods; dark urine or light-colored bowel movements; depression or mood changes; dizziness; facial hair growth; gingivitis; interrupted breathing while sleeping; loss of appetite; nausea; painful or prolonged erection; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or legs; urination problems; voice changes or hoarseness; weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
For the professional
Testosterone Enanthate
Endocrine and Urogenital, Female - The most common side effects of androgen therapy are amenorrhea and other menstrual irregularities, inhibition of gonadotropin secretion, and virilization, including deepening of the voice and clitoral enlargement. The latter usually is not reversible after androgens are discontinued. When administered to a pregnant woman, androgens cause virilization of the external genitalia of the female fetus. Male - Gynecomastia, and excessive frequency and duration of penile erections. Oligospermia may occur at high dosages.
Skin and Appendages - Hirsutism, male pattern baldness, and acne.
Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances - Retention of sodium, chloride, water, potassium, calcium, and inorganic phosphates.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, cholestatic jaundice, alterations in liver function tests; rarely, hepatocellular neoplasms, peliosis hepatis.
Hematologic - Suppression of clotting factors II, V, VII, and X; bleeding in patients on concomitant anticoagulant therapy; polycythemia.
Nervous System - Increased or decreased libido, headache, anxiety, depression, and generalized paresthesia.
Metabolic - Increased serum cholesterol.
Miscellaneous - Rarely, anaphylactoid reactions; inflammation and pain at injection site.
TopMore resources:
Androderm - Includes detailed dosage instructions.
Striant - Includes detailed dosage instructions.
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