Methitest

Generic name: Methyltestosterone
Drug class: Androgens and anabolic steroids

Usage of Methitest

Methitest is a man-made form of testosterone, a naturally occurring sex hormone that is produced in a man's testicles. Small amounts of testosterone are also produced in a woman's ovaries and adrenal system.

Methitest is used in men and boys to treat conditions caused by a lack of this hormone, such as delayed puberty or other hormonal imbalances. This medicine is also used in women to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

Methitest may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Methitest side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Methitest may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

changes in skin color;

increased or ongoing erection of the penis;

shortness of breath (even with mild exertion);

swelling, rapid weight gain; or

liver problems--nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Women using Methitest may develop male characteristics, which could be irreversible if treatment is continued. Stop using Methitest and call your doctor at once if you notice any of these signs of excess testosterone:

acne;

changes in menstrual periods;

male-pattern hair growth (such as on the chin or chest);

hoarse or deepened voice; or

enlarged clitoris.

Common side effects (in men or women) may include:

breast swelling;

headache, anxiety, depressed mood;

numbness or tingly feeling; or

increased or decreased interest in sex.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Methitest

You should not use Methitest if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

prostate cancer;

male breast cancer; or

if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.

To make sure Methitest is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

an enlarged prostate;

breast cancer;

heart disease, congestive heart failure;

liver or kidney disease; or

if you take a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven).

FDA pregnancy category X. Methitest can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use Methitest if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Use effective birth control while you are using this medicine.

It is not known whether methyltestosterone passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

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How to use Methitest

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

While using Methitest, you may need frequent blood tests.

Methitest can affect bone growth in boys who are treated for delayed puberty. Bone development may need to be checked with x-rays every 6 months during treatment.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Warnings

Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant.

You should not use Methitest if you have prostate cancer or male breast cancer.

What other drugs will affect Methitest

Other drugs may interact with methyltestosterone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

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