Testosterone Depot (Testosterone Enanthate)
Testosterone Enanthate is a male sex hormone. Testosterone Enanthate works by replacing or supplementing the testosterone that is naturally made in the body. Testosterone Enanthate also counteracts the effects of estrogen in certain types of breast cancer, which helps to decrease cancer growth.
Testosterone Enanthate is a male sex hormone designed to release Testosterone slowly from the injection site.
Take Testosterone Enanthate only as directed. Do not take more of Testosterone Enanthate and do not take it more often than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of Testosterone Enanthate side effects.
In order for Testosterone Depot to work properly, it is important that you follow a diet high in proteins and calories If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
Testosterone Enanthate Dosage
The dose of Testosterone Enanthate will be different for different patients. Follow your doctors orders or the directions on the Testosterone Enanthate label. The following information includes only the average doses of Testosterone Enanthate. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
If you miss a dose of Testosterone Enanthate
If you miss a dose of Testosterone Enanthate and your dosing schedule is:
One dose a day — Take the missed Testosterone Depot dose as soon as possible. However, if you do not remember it until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
More than one dose a day — Take the missed Testosterone Depot dose as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.
Storage - How to store Testosterone Enanthate
- Keep Testosterone Enanthate out of the reach of children.
- Store Testosterone Depot away from heat and direct light.
- Keep the liquid form of Testosterone Enanthate from freezing.
- Do not keep outdated Testosterone Enanthate or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded Testosterone Enanthate is out of the reach of children.
Side effects of Testosterone Enanthate
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON Testosterone Enanthate side effects persist or become bothersome:
Acne; enlarging penis; increased frequency of erections; unnatural hair growth; Acne or oily skin; enlarging clitoris; hoarseness or deepening of voice; irregular menstrual periods; unnatural hair growth; unusual hair loss.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE Testosterone Depot side effects occur:
Bone pain; nausea or vomiting; sore tongue; swelling of feet or lower legs; unusual bleeding; unusual weight gain; Black, tarry, or light-colored stools; dark-colored urine; purple- or red-colored spots on body or inside the mouth or nose; sore throat and/or fever; vomiting of blood.
