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Kyzatrex (testosterone undecanoate) can cause high blood pressure that raises the risk of serious problems, such as heart attack, stroke, or sudden cardiac (heart-related) death. This is more likely to occur in people who already have heart problems or have risk factors for heart problems. Your provider will check your blood pressure before you begin taking Kyzatrex (testosterone undecanoate) and periodically after you start or if there's a change in your dose. They'll probably also ask you to check your blood pressure regularly at home. If you develop high blood pressure, your provider might ask you to start blood pressure medication. If your blood pressure still remains high, you might need to stop taking Kyzatrex (testosterone undecanoate).

Kyzatrex (testosterone undecanoate) can cause a high red blood cell count. This can raise the risk for blood clots to develop that can possibly lead to strokes and heart attacks. Your provider will order blood tests every 3 months to check that your red blood cell count is healthy. Get emergency help right away if you have chest pain, cold sweats, left arm pain, difficulty breathing, trouble walking or speaking, or weakness on one side of the body, as you might have to stop taking the medication.

Kyzatrex (testosterone undecanoate) can cause life-threatening blood clots in your legs or lungs. Symptoms of a blood clot in the legs include leg pain, swelling, or redness. Symptoms of a blood clot in the lungs include difficulty breathing or chest pain. Let your provider know if you have any of these symptoms and seek medical help right away, as you might have to stop the medication.

Kyzatrex (testosterone undecanoate) is a controlled substance because it has a risk of misuse, dependency, and addiction, especially if you use higher doses than prescribed or use it with other testosterones. Misusing Kyzatrex (testosterone undecanoate) can cause serious heart and mental health problems. These problems can include heart attack, heart failure, stroke, liver problems, depression, delusions, hallucinations, and aggression. Dependency is when you rely on the medication to function normally and have withdrawal symptoms, such as depression, trouble sleeping (insomnia), and lowered sex drive, when you lower the dose or stop the medication suddenly.

Taking Kyzatrex (testosterone undecanoate) can worsen certain symptoms in people with an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Let your provider 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.

Using certain forms of testosterone, such as methyltestosterone and testosterone enanthate intramuscular injection, for long periods of time can cause life-threatening liver problems. While Kyzatrex (testosterone undecanoate) isn't known to cause liver problems, it's important to be aware of this risk. Let your provider know if you're experiencing stomach pain, light-colored stools, dark urine, or if your skin or the whites of your eyes turn yellow. You might need to stop the medication.

Kyzatrex (testosterone undecanoate) can lower the amount of sperm you make, which can make it harder for you to have a baby. This is more likely to happen when using higher doses of Kyzatrex (testosterone undecanoate). Because this might become permanent, talk to your provider if you're trying to have a baby.

Taking Kyzatrex (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 also taking other medications that cause swelling, such as corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone, methylprednisolone (Medrol)). Swelling can be more serious in people with heart, liver, or kidney conditions. Talk to your provider if you have any of these symptoms because you might need to stop Kyzatrex (testosterone undecanoate) or take other medications (e.g., water pills or diuretics) to help with this problem.

Kyzatrex (testosterone undecanoate) can worsen symptoms in people who have breathing problems while they sleep. This is more likely to happen to people who also have a history of obesity or lung conditions. Talk to your provider if you experience more daytime sleepiness or if your partner notices that you stop breathing in your sleep more often.