testosterone cypionate (via topical cream or sublingual troche) side effects
What side effects can this medication cause?
Testosterone topical may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- breast enlargement and/or pain
- decreased sexual desire
- acne
- depression
- mood changes
- headache
- teary eyes
- dry or itchy skin
- diarrhea
- skin redness or irritation
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- lower leg pain, swelling, warmth, or redness
- shortness of breath
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- nausea or vomiting
- slow or difficult speech
- dizziness or faintness
- weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
- chest pain
- difficulty breathing, especially during sleep
- erections that happen too often or that last too long
- difficulty urinating, weak urine flow, frequent urination, sudden need to urinate right away
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
Testosterone topical may cause a decrease in the number of sperm (male reproductive cells) produced, especially if it is used at high doses. Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication if you are a man and would like to have children.
Testosterone may increase the risk of developing prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication.
Testosterone topical may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).