Testim gel can affect other medicines, and for this reason your dosing may need to be altered. If you are taking any of the following then this is particularly important:. These small changes in thyroid levels should not have any overall negative affect on you.
Measures should be taken to avoid spreading Testim gel to other individuals, especially women and children. This can increase their testosterone levels and lead to unwanted side effects. Here are some tips to avoid transferring the gel onto other people:. If someone becomes exposed to your Testim gel then you should thoroughly wash the area of contact immediately to avoid absorption.
The longer Testim gel is left on the body the more testosterone will be absorbed. This is even more important if coming into contact with pregnant women and children.
If they develop any symptoms associated with increased levels of testosterone, such as increased hair growth or acne, then they should contact their doctor immediately. Before undergoing any treatment you should always read all available information in order to make sure you are making a fully informed decision. Apply Testim Gel only to healthy, normal skin. Never apply Testim Gel to your genitals penis and testes or to skin that is broken or damaged and avoid contact with open sores, wounds or irritations.
Apply Testim Gel at the same time each day preferably every morning. If you take a bath or shower in the morning, use Testim Gel after your bath or shower. Open the Testim Gel aluminium tube by piercing the end of the tube with the top part of the cap. Squeeze the entire contents of the tube into the palm of your hand.
Squeeze the gel out from the bottom of the tube towards the top. In this way your body will absorb the right amount of testosterone. Use a circular motion to rub the gel in to your skin for several seconds. Do this until no gel is left on the skin area. Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water immediately after application. This will also reduce the chance that the medicine will spread from your hands to other people.
Let Testim Gel dry for a few minutes before you dress. This prevents your clothing from wiping the gel off your skin and ensures that your body will absorb the correct amount of testosterone. If you wash the application site within 6 hours after applying Testim Gel you may lower the amount of testosterone that is absorbed by your body.
Therefore, wait at least 6 hours after applying the gel before showering or swimming to ensure that the greatest amount of Testim Gel is absorbed into your body. Most people will not suffer from any adverse side effects as a result of using Testim gel, however some common potential side effects include:.
If you experience any side effects not listed here or have any further concerns about Testim gel then you should contact your doctor immediately. Both Testim gel and Testogel are available in boxes of 30 sachets or tubes. Some individuals do not like the unpleasant odour of Testim gel so Testogel is available as an alternative. Testim treatment helps patients with low testosterone levels to alleviate symptoms such as reduced muscle mass.
It should not be used in bodybuilding, and should not be used without consulting a medical practitioner. Unsolicited use of this product can be harmful to your health. Testim gel is safe to use, but only in men who are affected by long term testosterone deficiency. This gel is not safe for women or children.
There has been some recent research into hormone replacement therapy as a treatment for symptoms of the menopause. However, Testim is not prescribed to treat menopausal symptoms, as safety studies have not been carried out. Testim is a long-term treatment for low testosterone. You may start to notice effects after 14 days of continuous treatment. At this stage, testosterone levels and dosage are measured and adjusted accordingly. Testim can be an effective treatment in men who are struggling with libido and fertility problems by alleviating the effects of low testosterone levels.
When using Testim, you need to be wary of the gel transferring to other people. This could happen with bodily contact, shared clothing or bed sheets.
This can cause side effects in people who have made contact in this way, even if it is a small amount of the product. It is important to prevent this from happening — particularly with women or children. You should wash your hands after applying the gel, cover the application site with clothing once the gel has dried, and shower before any contact is anticipated.
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Fastest delivery: Tuesday Order within 19 hours 13 minutes. Free support and advice We're on hand to offer free support and advice by email and telephone Mon - Fri - About Testim Gel Are you suffering from symptoms of testosterone deficiency, including hair loss and decreased muscle mass? Testim Information. The Testim Starter Pack price includes the following: Two home testosterone test kits.
These can be conducted without any embarrassment from the convenience of your own home. One is completed before treatment is initiated and the other is completed after three weeks of treatment if it is approved. The hands should then be washed, and dressing can continue after the gel has dried on the skin which usually only takes a few minutes. The patient information leaflet gives more detail about how the gel should be applied to the skin.
There is a chance that the gel - and therefore testosterone - can be transferred from one person to another by skin contact with the parts of the body that the gel was rubbed in to. This can cause side effects in people who have made contact in this way, even if it is a small amount of contact but over a long period of time. It is important to prevent this happening, especially where contact with pregnant women or children is likely.
The product leaflet gives details about how to do this, but briefly, you should wash your hands after applying the gel, cover the application site with clothing after the gel has dried, and shower before any such contact is anticipated such as sexual contact.
There are some situations where Testim testosterone Gel should be used with caution or would not be recommended, for example in women, males under the age of 18, men with diagnosed or suspected cancer of any kind especially of the breast or prostate gland, benign prostatic hyperplasia "BPH" or an enlarged prostate gland, symptoms of lower urinary tract infections, blood disorders including erythrocytosis, high blood pressure, heart failure or heart disease including angina, liver or kidney problems, epilepsy, migraines, sleep apnoea, and people who are allergic to any of the active or inactive ingredients.
The successful treatment of low testosterone levels can improve type 2 diabetes in some men, so if you have this condition you should monitor it closely and tell your doctor or diabetic nurse in case adjustments to your diabetes medicines are necessary.
Tell the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, either from your doctor or purchased from a pharmacy. Testim Gel may not be suitable or may need to be used with caution if you are taking some medicines including warfarin and other anticoagulants, steroids, or propranolol.
It's very important to give a full picture of your general health in the consultation, to make sure the doctor has all the information required to assess the safety and suitability of treatment for you.
Like all medicines, Testim Gel can cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them. Side effects that are considered to be common include headaches, a worsening of existing high blood pressure, acne, changes to some blood test results, and itching or rashes on the skin where the gel is applied. Other less common side effects include hot flushes, swelling of the extremities, and enlargement of the breast tissue gynaecomastia. Side effects that have been linked to testosterone treatments in general include a increased risk of prostate cancer, electrolyte changes, lowered libido, anxiety, nausea, skin reactions such as increased hair growth or hair loss, muscle cramps, cholesterol level changes, and weight gain.
If you experience any changes in skin colour, unexplained nausea or vomiting, ankle swelling, any breathing disturbances including those associated with sleep, or too frequent or persistent erections of the penis, then stop using Testim Gel and talk to your doctor.
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