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My doctor prescribed me oral testosterone 10 mg. what is it for?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Ask your doc!: Seriously! It's always best to ask your doc why s/he is prescribing a specific drug. You didn't mention your gender but testosterone replacement therapy is used to treat those w/hypogonadism (low testosterone) which can manifest as loss of sex drive/energy/concentration or as depression, fatigue, change in body composition. We typically avoid oral T b/c liver side effects compared to cream or shot

Answered 10/6/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Your doctor: Should never give oral testosterone. It can adversely affect HDL-good-cholesterol!

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

My doctor prescribed me oral testosterone 10 mg. what is it for?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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