Tlando

Tlando (testosterone undecanoate) can raise your blood pressure. Higher blood pressure can lead to 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, such as high blood sugar. Your provider will check your blood pressure before you start Tlando (testosterone undecanoate), about 3 weeks after you begin treatment, and regularly after that. They'll also ask you to check your blood pressure at home. If you develop high blood pressure, your provider might ask you to start a blood pressure medication. If your blood pressure still remains high, you might need to stop taking Tlando (testosterone undecanoate).

Tlando (testosterone undecanoate) can cause a high red blood cell (RBC) count. This can raise your risk for blood clots, which can affect any part of your body, including the brain, heart, lung, and legs. Your provider will check your RBC levels about every 3 months during your first year of Tlando (testosterone undecanoate) treatment, and then every 6 months after that. Get emergency help right away if you have symptoms of stroke, heart attack, or of blood clots in other parts of the body, including:

Tlando (testosterone undecanoate) is a controlled substance because of its potential for misuse. People have misused Tlando (testosterone undecanoate) by taking it for reasons other than what's prescribed. Misusing Tlando (testosterone undecanoate) can cause serious heart and mental health problems, such as heart attack, heart failure, stroke, liver problems, depression, delusions, hallucinations, and aggression.

Taking Tlando (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 injectable 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 Tlando (testosterone undecanoate), but it's important to look out for signs and symptoms of liver damage. 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, because you might need to stop the medication.

Taking Tlando (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)). It 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 Tlando (testosterone undecanoate) or take other medications (e.g., water pills or diuretics) to help with this problem.

Tlando (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. If you experience more daytime sleepiness or if your partner notices that you stop breathing in your sleep more often, talk to your provider.

Tlando (testosterone undecanoate) can raise calcium levels in the blood, especially in people with cancer. Too much calcium can lead to muscle weakness and kidney problems, such as frequent urination, thirst, stomach pain, and blood in the urine. During treatment with Tlando (testosterone undecanoate), your provider might have you perform regular blood tests to make sure your calcium levels are within the normal range.