Depo-Testosterone (Testosterone Cypionate) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The following adverse reactions in the male have occurred with some androgens:

Endocrine and urogenital: Gynecomastia and excessive frequency and duration of penile erections. Oligospermia may occur at high dosages.

Skin and appendages: Hirsutism, male pattern of baldness, seborrhea, and acne.

Fluid and electrolyte disturbances: Retention of sodium, chloride, water, potassium, calcium, and inorganic phosphates.

Gastrointestinal: Nausea, cholestatic jaundice, alterations in liver function tests, rarely hepatocellular neoplasms and peliosis hepatis (see WARNINGS).

Hematologic: Suppression of clotting factors II, V, VII, and X, bleeding in patients on concomitant anticoagulant therapy, and polycythemia.

Nervous system: Increased or decreased libido, headache, anxiety, depression, and generalized paresthesia.

Allergic: Hypersensitivity, including skin manifestations and anaphylactoid reactions.

Vascular disorders: Venous thromboembolism.

Miscellaneous: Inflammation and pain at the site of intramuscular injection.

REPORTS OF SUSPECTED DEPO-TESTOSTERONE SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Possible Depo-Testosterone side effects / adverse reactions in 37 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Canada on 2012-04-11

Patient: 37 year old male

Reactions: Hypoaesthesia Oral, Dyspnoea, Hiccups, Hypoaesthesia, Multiple Sclerosis Relapse

Suspect drug(s):
Depo-Testosterone

Other drugs received by patient: Copaxone; Gabapentin; Clonazepam

Possible Depo-Testosterone side effects / adverse reactions in 57 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-10

Patient: 57 year old male

Reactions: Weight Decreased, Skin Burning Sensation

Suspect drug(s):
Androgel
    Dosage: unk

Depo-Testosterone
    Indication: Blood Testosterone Decreased

Depo-Testosterone
    Indication: Anxiety

Depo-Testosterone
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Hypogonadism

Depo-Testosterone
    Indication: Depression

Testosterone Cypionate
    Dosage: unk

Testosterone Cypionate
    Dosage: unk

Possible Depo-Testosterone side effects / adverse reactions in 75 year old male

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-06

Patient: 75 year old male

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Acne

Suspect drug(s):
Depo-Testosterone
    Dosage: 200 mg, cyclic (every 3 to 4 weeks)
    Indication: Blood Testosterone Decreased
    Start date: 2012-05-30

Depo-Testosterone
    Dosage: 200 mg/ml, (10 ml vial)

Testosterone Cypionate
    Dosage: 200 mg every 3 to 4 weeks
    Indication: Blood Testosterone Decreased
    End date: 2012-01-01