Authors

  1. Aschenbrenner, Diane S. MS, RN

Abstract

* The labeling of all testosterone drug products has been revised to warn of possible serious adverse effects from abusing testosterone, including serious cardiac and psychiatric episodes.

 

* Most testosterone abuse occurs with illegally obtained products, although there are some case reports of individuals misusing prescribed testosterone.

 

* Patient education is needed to help patients understand the risks of abusing testosterone. Patients with unusual cardiac or psychiatric presentations should be evaluated for testosterone abuse.