Aveed

During or immediately after injection, Aveed (testosterone undecanoate) can cause a serious lung problem called pulmonary oil microembolism (POME). Symptoms of POME include coughing, trouble breathing, sweating, throat tightening, chest pain, dizziness, and fainting. This can occur because small droplets of oil from the injection can travel to the lung. The reaction can last for a few minutes or up to several hours, but it can also require emergency treatment and hospitalization. This reaction might occur more commonly in people who have received higher than recommended doses of Aveed (testosterone undecanoate).

Taking Aveed (testosterone undecanoate) can worsen certain symptoms in people with an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Let your prescriber know if you experience any changes in your urinary routine, such as more urination at night, feeling like you need to urinate more often or immediately, trouble urinating, accidentally urinating, or urinating slowly.

Taking testosterone replacement therapy, like Aveed (testosterone undecanoate), can raise your risk of blood clots. This can lead to problems such as strokes and heart attacks. Your healthcare team will have you perform regular blood tests, called the complete blood count (CBC), to check that your blood cell counts are in the safe range. Get emergency help right away if you have chest pain, cold sweats, left arm pain, difficulty breathing, trouble walking, trouble speaking, or weakness on one side of the body, since you might have to stop taking the medication.

Aveed (testosterone undecanoate) is a controlled substance because it has a risk of misuse and dependency, especially if you use higher doses than prescribed or use it with other testosterones.

Using certain forms of testosterone, such as methyltestosterone and testosterone enanthate intramuscular injection, for long periods of time can cause life-threatening liver problems. This isn't a known risk of Aveed (testosterone undecanoate), but it's important to look out for signs and symptoms of liver damage. Let your prescriber know if you're experiencing stomach pain, light-colored stools, dark urine, or if your skin or the whites of your eyes turn yellow, because you might need to stop the medication.

Aveed (testosterone undecanoate) can cause your body to hold onto more salt and water, which can lead to swelling in your legs or arms and sudden weight gain. This is more likely to happen if you're taking other medications that cause swelling, such as corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone, methylprednisolone (Medrol)). It can be more serious in people with heart, liver, or kidney conditions. Talk to your prescriber if you have any of these symptoms, because you might need to stop the medication.

Aveed (testosterone undecanoate) can cause sleep apnea, a condition in which you stop breathing for short periods of time while sleeping. This is more likely to happen to people who also identify as obese or have lung problems. If you experience more daytime sleepiness or if your partner notices that you stop breathing in your sleep more often, talk to your prescriber.