You should not be treated with Xyosted if you have prostate cancer, male breast cancer, a serious heart condition, severe liver or kidney disease, or an allergy to castor oil or sesame oil.
Xyosted is not for use in treating low testosterone without certain medical conditions or due to getting older. Testosterone should not be used to enhance athletic performance.
Xyosted is not for use in women.
Testosterone can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, or death. You may need to stop using Xyosted or start taking blood pressure medication.
Misuse of testosterone can cause dangerous or irreversible effects. Do not share this medicine with another person.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with Xyosted if you are allergic to testosterone, or if you have:
male breast cancer;
prostate cancer;
serious heart problems;
severe liver disease;
severe kidney disease; or
an allergy to castor oil or sesame oil.
Xyosted is not for use in women. This medicine can harm an unborn baby.
To make sure Xyosted is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
high blood pressure;
heart problems, coronary artery disease (clogged arteries);
a heart attack or stroke;
sleep apnea;
an enlarged prostate and urination problems;
high cholesterol or triglycerides;
cancer;
depression, anxiety, a mood disorder, suicidal thoughts or actions;
diabetes;
high red blood cell (RBC) counts; or
liver or kidney disease.
Using Xyosted may increase your risk of developing prostate cancer, liver problems, or heart problems (including heart attack, stroke, or death). Ask your doctor about these risks.
Xyosted should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old. Some types of this medicine are not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
