Side Effects Of Testim

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Testim and large breasts

I was just prescribed Testim and one of the side effects listed are enlarged breasts. The questions I have are :1. What percentage have this?2. How large?3. Is this permanent or temperary?...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

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Gynecomastia is rare at low doses of testosterone found in the gels. If it occurs, talk to your doctor about using Nolvadex or Arimidex to block the estrogen that is formed by aromatization of testosterone in the body that causes this problem in... Read more »

What are the risks of using a testosterone gel, testim?

Can you advise me exactly what the statistical risks of prostate cancer for users of testim,... Read more »

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Sleep Apnea and Testim

HiI have sleep apnea and low testosterone. I've been reading about testim and sleep apnea as... Read more »

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Safety Concerns Prompt Label Changes and Medication Guide Requirement for Testosterone Gel Products

The Food and Drug Administration is requiring manufacturers of two prescription topical testosterone gel products, AndroGel 1% and Testim 1%, to include a boxed warning on the products' labels after receiving reports of adverse effects in children... Read more »

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