Low-T Side Effects
A study conducted by UCLA and the National Institutes of Health and Consolidated Research found that testosterone drugs substantially raise the risk of heart attack.
Side Effects of Testosterone and Low-T Drugs
Patients who are using the Low-T drugs AndroGel, AndroDerm, Axiron, Bio-T-Gel, Delatestryl, Depo-Testosterone, Fortesta, Striant, Testim or Testopel, should immediately consult their physicians to discuss continued use of the medications in light of recent research and FDA activity. Do not discontinue testosterone drug treatment without first consulting your physician.
Possible side effects of testosterone therapies include, among others:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Pulmonary embolism
- Transient ischemic attacks (mini-strokes)
- Coronary artery disease
- Death
If you take testosterone medications, your doctor should follow you regularly. Take appropriate action immediately at the first sign of any suspicious medical problem.
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