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Compare Azmiro vs. Depo-Testosterone

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  • Azmiro (testosterone cypionate)
    Testosterone cypionate (Depo-Testosterone)
  • Azmiro (testosterone cypionate)
    Testosterone cypionate (Depo-Testosterone)

  • Summary of Azmiro vs. Depo-Testosterone

    Summary for Testosterone replacement
    Prescription only

    Azmiro (testosterone cypionate) is a prescription injection used to treat males with low testosterone. It's a type of testosterone replacement therapy that raises your testosterone levels to healthy levels and improves symptoms like low energy, reduced sex drive, mood changes, and muscle loss. The injection goes deep into the buttock muscle and is given by a healthcare professional, usually every 2 to 4 weeks. Some side effects include injection site reactions, headache, and higher red blood cell counts.

    Summary for Testosterone replacement
    Prescription only

    Testosterone cypionate (Depo-Testosterone) is an injectable form of testosterone that’s used to treat low testosterone in adult males. It's injected into your buttock muscle and lasts for a long time, so it only needs to be used once or twice a month. But it might raise the risk of serious side effects including heart attack and stroke, especially if misused.

  • Indications of Azmiro vs. Depo-Testosterone

    Indications for
    •Low testosterone (also called hypogonadism)
    Indications for
    •Low testosterone (hypogonadism)

  • Pros and Cons of Azmiro vs. Depo-Testosterone

    Pros and Const for Testosterone replacement
    Pros
    •Injected once every 2 to 4 weeks
    •Comes as a vial or prefilled syringe
    •Helps with energy, muscle mass, mood, and sex drive
    Cons
    •Must be injected by a healthcare professional
    •Risk of heart and prostate problems
    •Need regular lab tests
    Pros and Const for Testosterone replacement
    Pros
    •Only needs to be used once every 2 to 4 weeks
    •Can be injected at home
    •Comes in a vial that can be used for more than one dose, meaning fewer trips to the pharmacy
    •Available in as a lower-cost generic
    Cons
    •Risk of misuse, addiction, and dependency
    •Might raise the risk of serious side effects like heart attack and stroke if misused
    •Needs to be injected into the buttock muscle
    •Only available as an injection

  • Common Side Effects of Azmiro vs. Depo-Testosterone

    Common Side Effects for
    •Injection site reactions
    •Higher red blood cell count
    •Enlarged breasts
    •Headache
    •Depression
    Common Side Effects for
    •Enlargement of male breasts
    •Acne
    •Pain at the injection site

  • Warnings of Azmiro vs. Depo-Testosterone

    Common Side Effects for
    •Higher red blood cell count
    •Blood clots
    •Worsening of enlarged prostate and risk of prostate cancer
    •Higher blood pressure
    •Potential for misuse, addiction, and dependency
    •Lower sperm count
    •Liver problems
    •Swelling in the arms and legs (edema)
    •Breathing problems during sleep (sleep apnea)
    •Enlarged breasts
    •Changes in cholesterol levels
    •High calcium levels
    •Effects on growing bones in children
    Common Side Effects for
    •Potential for misuse, addiction, and dependency
    •Heart attack and stroke risk
    •Blood clots
    •Liver problems
    •Use in people with an enlarged prostate
    •Swelling in the arms and legs (edema)
    •High calcium in the blood
    •Use in young children

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