Testim Side Effects

Testim is a prescription gel used to treat testosterone deficiencies in men. Despite its effectiveness, Testim poses a risk for side effects in some patients.

Significance

• The most common side effects of Testim occur in less than 4 percent of users, according to clinical trials published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Drugs.com.

Types of Common Side Effects

• Common side effects of Testim include irritation or redness at the application site, prostate enlargement, changes in blood pressure, feminine swelling of breast tissue, headaches, hot flashes, insomnia, excessive tear production, mood swings, changes in taste or smells and spontaneous erections.

Drug Interactions

• Taking corticosteroid medications with Testim has the potential to cause edema, or swelling.

Risks

• Use of Testim over a period of several months poses a risk for inflammation or damage to your liver. Some patients develop sleep apnea while using Testim.

Considerations

• Testim is not safe for use in children under the age of 18 and used with caution in men over the age of 65. If you have a history of edema, congestive heart failure or liver disease, you may not be able to take Testim due to its side effects.