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  • Testosterone oral tablet
    Testopel (testosterone pellets)
  • Testosterone oral tablet
    Testopel (testosterone pellets)

  • Summary of Striant vs. Testopel

    Summary for Testosterone replacement

    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.

    Summary for Testosterone replacement
    Prescription only

    Testopel (testosterone pellets) is an implantable pellet medication used as long-acting testosterone replacement therapy. It treats certain males with low testosterone and delayed puberty. The pellets are implanted, or placed under your skin, by a healthcare professional (HCP) typically every 3 to 6 months. Side effects include pain and swelling at the implantation site, as well as sexual side effects like more frequent erections and changes in sex drive.

  • Indications of Striant vs. Testopel

    Indications for
    Indications for
    •Low testosterone (hypogonadism)
    •Delayed puberty

  • Pros and Cons of Striant vs. Testopel

    Pros and Const for Testosterone replacement
    Pros
    Cons
    Pros and Const for Testosterone replacement
    Pros
    •A long-acting testosterone replacement medication
    •Implanted every 3 to 6 months
    •Can be used in children and adults
    •Unlike testosterone gel, there’s no risk of accidentally exposing others to testosterone
    Cons
    •Can cause pain and swelling at the implantation site
    •Risk of infections or extrusions at the implantation site
    •Is a surgical procedure that must be done at the prescriber's office
    •Dose adjustments are difficult since they require surgical removal or addition of pellets

  • Common Side Effects of Striant vs. Testopel

    Common Side Effects for
    Common Side Effects for
    •Enlargement of male breasts
    •Pain or swelling at the implantation site

  • Warnings of Striant vs. Testopel

    Common Side Effects for
    Common Side Effects for
    •Infection and extrusion at the implantation site
    •Risk of blood clots, including heart attack or stroke
    •Potential for misuse, dependency, and addiction
    •Prostate problems
    •Liver problems
    •Swelling in the legs or arms (edema)
    •High calcium in the blood
    •Sexual side effects
    •Fast bone maturation in children

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