Is Androxy (fluoxymesterone) still available?

No, Androxy (fluoxymesterone) has been [discontinued](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=010611) and is no longer available in the United States.

Why was Androxy (fluoxymesterone) discontinued?

It's not clear why Androxy (fluoxymesterone) was [discontinued](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=088221). There are several forms of [testosterone](https://www.goodrx.com/testosterone/what-is) that are still available and commonly used today. Talk to your provider to see if an alternative testosterone replacement therapy is right for you.

fluoxymesterone

Generic Androxy

Used for Breast Cancer, Testosterone Replacement

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Androxy (fluoxymesterone) is a medication used for treating conditions caused by low testosterone in males. It is also used to treat breast cancer in females. Androxy (fluoxymesterone) is no longer available in the United States because it was discontinued.

Reviewed by:

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP

Last reviewed on January 6, 2022

Basics FAQs Dosage Interactions Prices Medicare

Androxy (fluoxymesterone) is a controlled substance, which means that it's more likely to be misused or cause dependence. There are federal and state laws that limit the amount of medication that can be prescribed or dispensed within a certain period of time.

What is Androxy (fluoxymesterone)?

Drug facts

Common BrandsAndroxy(brand no longer available)

Drug ClassAndrogen

Controlled Substance ClassificationSchedule III

Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available

AvailabilityDiscontinued

Common questions about Androxy (fluoxymesterone)

Androxy (fluoxymesterone) is an androgen, and works by adding or replacing the hormone testosterone in your body. Testosterone is important for the normal growth and development of sex hormones and organs in males. It can also slow the spread of metastatic breast cancer in females. It's a controlled medication (schedule III) because it has potential for abuse and dependence since it's an anabolic steroid, like testosterone.

No, Androxy (fluoxymesterone) has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States.

It's not clear why Androxy (fluoxymesterone) was discontinued. There are several forms of testosterone that are still available and commonly used today. Talk to your provider to see if an alternative testosterone replacement therapy is right for you.

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Androxy (fluoxymesterone) dosage

Typical dosage for Androxy (fluoxymesterone)

Interactions between Androxy (fluoxymesterone) and other drugs

Androxy (fluoxymesterone) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Androxy (fluoxymesterone). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking any of these medicines, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using medicines in this class with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with a medication in this class or change some of the other medicines you take.

Simvastatin

Using medicines in this class with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Acenocoumarol
Anisindione
Atorvastatin
Bupropion
Dicumarol
Fluvastatin
Lovastatin
Paclitaxel
Paclitaxel Protein-Bound
Pexidartinib
Phenindione
Phenprocoumon
Warfarin

fluoxymesterone

Androxy (fluoxymesterone) is a controlled substance, which means that it's more likely to be misused or cause dependence. There are federal and state laws that limit the amount of medication that can be prescribed or dispensed within a certain period of time.

What is Androxy (fluoxymesterone)?

Drug facts

Common questions about Androxy (fluoxymesterone)

What is Androxy (fluoxymesterone)?

Is Androxy (fluoxymesterone) still available?

Why was Androxy (fluoxymesterone) discontinued?

How to save using GoodRx

Androxy (fluoxymesterone) dosage

Typical dosage for Androxy (fluoxymesterone)

Interactions between Androxy (fluoxymesterone) and other drugs

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