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Types of Testosterone

If you have suffered a side effect from your testosterone prescription, please request a free, no obligation case evaluation.

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ANDROGEL

Androgel was created by Solvay Pharmaceuticals and approved by the FDA in 2011 as a treatment for men suffering from low testosterone. The drug was then bought by AbbVie who then marketed and sold the product. Androgel is administered by a gel that is applied to the skin once a day. Common side effects of Androgel include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, trouble sleeping, and a change in sexual desire. More serious side effects can include blood clots, heart attack, prostate cancer, stroke, and even death.

AXIRON

Eli Lilly and Company created Axiron as a treatment for men diagnosed with Low Testosterone. It received FDA approval in 2010. It is a cream that is applied to the underarm. Normal side effects of Axiron include skin redness and irritation, increased red blood cell count, headache, and vomiting. More serious side effects can include blood clots, heart attack, prostate cancer, stroke, and even death.

ANDRODERM

Theratech produced Androderm in 1995. It received FDA approval in 1995 as a treatment for hypogonadism, a condition more commonly known as “Low T.” It used to treat men suffering from low amounts of testosterone and to restore those amounts to normal levels. It is a patch that can be applied to various parts of the body. Common side effects include problems with urination, burning where the patch was placed on the body, nausea, and frequent prolonged erections. More serious side effects can include blood clots, heart attack, prostate cancer, stroke, and even death.

FORTESTA

Endo Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval for its drug Fortesta in 2010 as a treatment for men diagnosed with low testosterone. It is a gel that is applied to the thighs once daily to raise the amounts of testosterone in the body. Common side effects associated with Fortesta include skin irritation on the thighs where the gel was applied, problem with urination, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. More serious side effects can include blood clots, heart attack, prostate cancer, stroke, and even death.

TESTIM

Auxillium Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval for its product Testim in 2002 as a treatment for men diagnosed with low testosterone. It is a gel that is applied to the shoulders and upper arms as a way to boost testosterone levels. Common side effects of Testim include headache, insomnia, smell and taste disorders, prolonged erections, and both increases and decreases in blood pressure. More serious side effects can include blood clots, heart attack, prostate cancer, stroke, and even death.

TESTOPEL

Auxillium Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval for its testosterone pellet, Testopel, in 2013 as a treatment for men diagnosed with low testosterone. It is a pellet that contains testosterone that is injected into the body. Common side effects can include redness and swelling of the arms and legs, nausea, headache, and gum or mouth irritation. More serious side effects can include blood clots, heart attack, prostate cancer, stroke, and even death.

BIO-T-GEL

Teva Pharmaceutical received FDA approval for its product Bio-T-Gel in 2012 as a treatment for men suffering from hypogonadism and low testosterone. It is a gel that contains testosterone that is applied to the body as a way to increase testosterone levels in men. Common side effects include, acne, nausea, and prostatic disorders. More serious side effects can include blood clots, heart attack, prostate cancer, stroke, and even death.

DELATESTRYL

Endo Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval for their drug Delatestryl in 1982 as a treatment for men suffering from hypogonadism and low testosterone. Delatestrly is administered by an injection to the buttocks once every 2-4 weeks. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, oily skin, hair less, changes in sexual interest, and acne. More serious side effects can include blood clots, heart attack, prostate cancer, stroke, and even death.

STRIANT

Columbia Laboratories received FDA approval for their drug Striant in 2003 as a means of treating men diagnosed with hypogonadism and low testosterone. It is taken by the mouth and is stuck to the inner gums and mouth. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, changes in skin color, swelling of the ankles and legs, prolonged erections, and problems with urination. More serious side effects can include blood clots, heart attack, prostate cancer, stroke, and even death.

Medical Compensation for Side Effects

Lawsuits can be filed against the pharmaceutical companies behind your testosterone replacement therapy. If you have suffered a side effect from your testosterone prescription, please request a free, no obligation case evaluation.

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