Testim and Headaches: What Users Say

• Dud...
• April 29, 2013

For Hypogonadism, Male "Male, 53, went on for low drive, apathy, loss of muscle, weight gain, inability to exercise due to joint pain and frequent injuries. Blood levels of about 250. The first 8 days of use were the hardest - headaches, strong smell, so strong I thought I could taste it! This was on the 50 mg tube, 1 x per day. Was about to give up on it, and then all side effects vanished on day 9! After two weeks, my blood pressure has dropped from 160/100 and on medication to 120/80, and I am exercising daily. Note - highly recommend using latex medical exam gloves to apply - no mess, no cross-contamination, better drying, no waste. Also, use small needle-nose pliers to get the last 5% - 10% out of the tube. Miracle."

• Wol...
• May 16, 2013

For Hypogonadism, Male "I'm a 43-year-old with T levels on the low end of the scale, compared to the average for my age. On my third day of Testim, I am already feeling the positive effects of the medicine: more mental alertness, less sluggishness. I have experienced a headache on the second day, but it has gone away. The smell of the medicine on application doesn't bother me. To me, Testim smells like rubbing alcohol, and the smell soon dissipates. I also use a spray of cologne on each shoulder to disguise any scent that I may not be smelling."

• All...
• July 25, 2015

For Hypogonadism, Male "First day using Testim. Insurance made me change from Androgel pump bottle. The smell in Testim is so strong and noxious I had an allergic asthmatic reaction. I'm wheezy and have a massive headache from it. Why does anything medical need to be made with a scent? Lots of people have scent allergies."

• Bob...
• April 13, 2015

For Hypogonadism, Male "Tried them all. A few years ago, started Testim, bad odor and sticky. Then Androgel, better. Self-injections, almost too much, and I'm 'afraid' of needles, self-afflicted. Then back to Testim in March 2015 due to insurance. This new Testim absorbs quickly, smell is 100% better than 2 years ago. (Women like it, especially older, I'm 52. Some guys notice it but just don't ask). I asked the pharmacist about the smell. Thought it was added, but he said the smell is actually the testosterone. Probably why women take notice. The first few days didn't feel right: headache, stiff neck, etc., but all went away. Highly recommend. Good luck."

• Anonymous
• April 15, 2011

For Hypogonadism, Male "Was recently diagnosed with low T (185). I am 45 yrs young and have always been active! Noticed in the past few months that I had no energy, headaches, low sex drive, no ambition, etc. Was beginning to think I was depressed (although I had no reason). After being diagnosed, my doctor placed me on 5 mg tubes, once a day. The 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 through the roof, started back exercising, back to my 18 yr old self again. Levels haven't been checked yet since beginning, but I'm sure it's higher thanks to Testim! Would highly recommend it. Will give an update after levels are checked again."

• Geo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2023

For Hypogonadism, Male "The smell is absolutely nauseating! I’ve had a headache all day since starting it this morning (Androgel is back-ordered). And I can’t wash it out of my clothes, even washing twice with very hot water and a lot of detergent, my towels and t-shirt still stink! Trying to contact the company for answers. What a BAD product - I can’t believe the marketing department hasn’t done anything about it - I can’t be the only one who had such a bad reaction to it."