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Striant vs. Depo-Testosterone

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Key takeaways

Testosterone oral tablet (Striant) and testosterone cypionate (Depo-Testosterone) are both testosterone replacement therapies used to treat low testosterone in adult males, but they differ significantly in their forms and availability. Striant was an oral buccal tablet that has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. In contrast, testosterone cypionate is an injectable form that is still available and typically administered once every 2 to 4 weeks. Striant was placed in the mouth to dissolve, while testosterone cypionate is injected into the buttock muscle.

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Summary for Striant

Discontinued

The testosterone oral tablet is used to treat low testosterone in adult males. It's no longer available in the United States because it was discontinued.

Pros and Cons for Striant

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Summary for Depo-Testosterone

Prescription only

Testosterone cypionate (Depo-Testosterone) is a prescription injectable testosterone used to treat low testosterone in adult males by raising levels back to a healthy range. As a form of testosterone replacement therapy, it can help improve energy, mood, muscle strength, and sex drive. It’s injected into a buttock muscle by you or a healthcare professional, usually once or twice a month. Possible side effects include injection-site reactions, acne, and enlarged breasts.

Indications for Depo-Testosterone

Pros and Cons for Depo-Testosterone

Pros

  • Only needs to be used once every 2 to 4 weeks
  • Can be injected at home
  • Helps with energy, muscle mass, mood, and sex drive

Cons

  • Needs to be injected into the buttock muscle
  • Risk of heart and prostate problems
  • Need regular lab tests

Common Side Effects for Depo-Testosterone

Warnings for Depo-Testosterone

  • Blood clots
  • Heart attack and stroke
  • Worsening of enlarged prostate and risk of prostate cancer
  • Potential for misuse, addiction, and dependency
  • Lower sperm count
  • Liver problems
  • Swelling in the arms and legs (edema)
  • Enlarged breasts
  • Changes in cholesterol levels
  • High calcium levels
  • Effects on growing bones in children

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Striant30 orally disintegrating tabs / 30mg
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Testosterone Cypionate1 vial / 1ml of 200mg/ml
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