Indication: hormone replacement therapy for men for hypogonadism
Usual Dosing:
Oral: twice daily with food to help with absorption
Pump: morning
Patch: night
Injection: every 2 weeks
Adverse Effects:
-fluid retention (heart failure)
-polycythemia (increased clot risk)
-acne
-increased libido
-increased prostate size
-cardiovascular risk (lipids, blood pressure)
-gynecomastia
-infertility
-mood swings
-side effects are more common with injectable forms due to spike effect
-topical irritation with gels and patches