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testosterone gel-topical (cont.)

PRECAUTIONS: Before using testosterone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; allergic to soy; or if you have any other allergies. This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: breast cancer (males), prostate cancer. Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver problems, prostate problems (e.g., enlarged prostate or BPH), heart problems, kidney problems, diabetes, high cholesterol level, difficulty breathing during sleep (apnea), high blood pressure. The application site on your skin can transfer this medication to others during direct skin contact. Other persons should avoid direct skin contact with the application site, or you can use protective clothing to cover the site. However, if you expect to have direct contact with someone else, you should wash the application site(s) with soap and water before the encounter. Should anyone's skin directly contact the application site, their skin should be washed immediately with soap and water. This is especially important for women (especially pregnant women) and children. If the medication accidentally gets into your eye(s), rinse the eye(s) immediately with clean, warm water to flush out any of the medicine. Seek medical attention if necessary. Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the side effects of the drug. This medication should not be used in women. Women must avoid direct skin contact with a male's testosterone application site if the woman is pregnant, may be pregnant, or is breast-feeding. Testosterone may be absorbed into her bloodstream and cause fetal harm. Discuss the risks with your doctor.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: other skin products, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol, propranolol), insulin, oral diabetes medication (e.g., glyburide, metformin), oxyphenbutazone, "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin). This product can affect the results of certain lab tests. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.




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