You should not be treated with Jatenzo if you have prostate cancer, male breast cancer, or low testosterone due to getting older.
Testosterone can increase your blood pressure, which can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, or death. You may need to stop using Jatenzo or start taking blood pressure medication.
Jatenzo should not be used to enhance athletic performance.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Jatenzo if you are allergic to testosterone, or if you have:
male breast cancer;
prostate cancer; or
low testosterone due to getting older.
Although Jatenzo is for use only in men, testosterone can harm an unborn baby and should not be used by a pregnant woman.
To make sure Jatenzo is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problems;
high blood pressure;
sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep);
an enlarged prostate and urination problems;
liver or kidney disease;
depression, anxiety, a mood disorder, suicidal thoughts or actions; or
increased hematocrit or hemoglobin levels on a blood test.
Using Jatenzo may increase your risk of developing prostate cancer. Ask your doctor about this risk.
Testosterone can lower your sperm count, which may affect fertility (your ability to have children).
