Testosterone

Common brands: Androgel, Testim, Testopel, Natesto Nasal Gel, Vogelxo

Top reporter: Ascend Therapeutics U.S., Llc

Androgen [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor [EPC]
41,487
Total Reports
9,289
Serious Reports
1,872
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: Moderate (4.51%)

Patient Demographics

Male
34,800
Female
3,788

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Testosterone.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 3,269
8.1%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 2,986
7.4%
3 PAIN 2,397
5.9%
4 DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS 2,188
5.4%
5 BLOOD TESTOSTERONE DECREASED 2,096
5.2%
6 CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT 2,095
5.2%
7 FATIGUE 2,047
5.0%
8 PULMONARY EMBOLISM 2,043
5.0%
9 ANXIETY 1,671
4.1%
10 OFF LABEL USE 1,591
3.9%
11 ASTHENIA 1,450
3.6%
12 ECONOMIC PROBLEM 1,209
3.0%
13 NAUSEA 1,207
3.0%
14 HEADACHE 1,201
3.0%
15 EMOTIONAL DISTRESS 1,040
2.6%
16 INJURY 1,023
2.5%
17 DYSPNOEA 982
2.4%
18 THROMBOSIS 977
2.4%
19 DIZZINESS 951
2.3%
20 ARTHRALGIA 887
2.2%
21 DIARRHOEA 861
2.1%
22 INSOMNIA 843
2.1%
23 DEPRESSION 817
2.0%
24 ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 768
1.9%
25 WEIGHT DECREASED 752
1.9%
26 RASH 673
1.7%
27 FEELING ABNORMAL 657
1.6%
28 MALAISE 634
1.6%
29 WEIGHT INCREASED 634
1.6%
30 DEATH 633
1.6%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.