How is testosterone injection given?
Testosterone injection is given as an shot into a muscle of your buttocks. Your doctor,
nurse, or other healthcare provider will give you this injection. Testosterone injection is usually
given every 2 to 4 weeks.
The number of months you need to use testosterone injection will depend on the condition
being treated.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested on
a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
Testosterone injection can affect bone growth in boys who are treated for delayed
puberty. Bone development may need to be checked with
x-rays every 6 months during
treatment.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Call your doctor if you miss an appointment for your testosterone injection.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have received too much of this
medicine.
An overdose of testosterone injection is not expected to produce life-threatening
symptoms.
What should I avoid while receiving testosterone injection?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity
while you are using testosterone injection.
What are the possible side effects of testosterone injection?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
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swelling, rapid weight gain;
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increased or ongoing erection of the penis;
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bone pain, increased thirst, memory problems, restless
feeling, confusion, nausea, loss of appetite, increased urination, weakness, muscle twitching; or
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nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and
jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Women receiving testosterone injection may develop male
characteristics, which could be irreversible if testosterone treatment is continued. Call your
doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of these signs of excess testosterone:
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acne;
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changes in your menstrual periods;
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male-pattern hair growth (such as on the chin or chest);
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male pattern baldness;
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enlarged clitoris; or
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increase or decrease in sex drive.
Less serious side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell
your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
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