Xyosted

Xyosted (testosterone enanthate) can cause high blood pressure that can raise the risk of serious problems, such as heart attack, stroke, and sudden heart-related death. This is more likely to occur in people who already have heart problems. If you develop high blood pressure, you might need to start a new medication to lower it, or adjust your current blood pressure medication. If it continues to remain high, stopping Xyosted (testosterone enanthate) might be necessary. Your prescriber will regularly monitor your blood pressure before and during your treatment with this medication.

Taking testosterone replacement therapy, like Xyosted (testosterone enanthate), can raise your risk of blood clots. This can lead to problems such as strokes and heart attacks. Your healthcare team will have you perform regular blood tests, called the complete blood count (CBC), to check that your blood cell counts are in the safe range. Get emergency help right away if you have chest pain, cold sweats, left arm pain, difficulty breathing, trouble walking, trouble speaking, or weakness on one side of the body, since you might have to stop taking the medication.

Taking Xyosted (testosterone enanthate) can worsen certain symptoms in people with an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Let your prescriber 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.

Xyosted (testosterone enanthate) is a controlled substance because it has a risk of misuse and dependency, especially if you use higher doses than prescribed or use it with other testosterones.

Using certain forms of 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 Xyosted (testosterone enanthate), but it's important to look out for signs and symptoms of liver damage. Let your prescriber 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.

Xyosted (testosterone enanthate) 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 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 prescriber if you have any of these symptoms, because you might need to stop the medication.

Xyosted (testosterone enanthate) can cause sleep apnea, a condition in which you stop breathing for short periods of time while sleeping. This is more likely to happen to people who also identify as obese or have lung problems. If you experience more daytime sleepiness or if your partner notices that you stop breathing in your sleep more often, talk to your prescriber.

Xyosted (testosterone enanthate) can cause high calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia), especially in people with cancer. For people with cancer, high calcium levels might be a sign that the cancer has spread to the bones. During treatment with Xyosted (testosterone enanthate), your prescriber might have you perform regular blood tests to make sure your calcium levels are within a safe range.