Description

Methyltestosterone50

• Methyltestosterone is a man-made form of testosterone.

• It comes as a tablet that you can swallow.

• Doctors use it when the body does not make enough testosterone on its own.

  Why might it be prescribed?

Your doctor may give you methyltestosterone for:

• Low testosterone in men (tiredness, low sex drive, muscle loss).

• Delayed puberty in boys (to help start normal development).

• Certain medical conditions in women, such as breast cancer (to block the effect of estrogen).

• In the past, it was sometimes used for menopausal symptoms, but safer options are more common now.

   How is it taken?

• Usually taken once daily by mouth, with or without food.

• Men: often 10–50 mg daily.

• Women: much lower doses, usually 2.5–10 mg daily.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, methyltestosterone can cause side effects. Some are mild, others more serious:

Common:

• Acne or oily skin

• Mood changes or irritability

• Hair growth (in women)

• Voice changes (in women)

Serious:

• Liver problems (yellowing of eyes/skin, dark urine, stomach pain)

• High blood pressure

• Changes in cholesterol (can affect heart health)

• Swelling in the ankles or feet