CA
A 25-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to take arimidex (anastrozole) to boost testosterone levels?
3 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Hicksanswered
Family Medicine 45 years experience
No: Using a chemotheraputic medication for anything other rtthan chemo therapy is not advised. I would suggest you seek consultation if you need hormaone therapy and to get safe therapy. Arimidex (anastrozole) risk is too high for unwantd effects and is not indicated for this type of therapy.
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Dr. Gurney Pearsallanswered
Anti-Aging Medicine 31 years experience
Loaded Question: While this is possible in theory, it is an off-label use. Actually, it is waaaay off label. Since most physicians prefer to maintain their state medical licenses, few will endorse or rx Arimidex (anastrozole) to boost testosterone.
If you are diagnosed as being testostone deficient {hypogonadism}, then the standard of care would be testosterone replacement therapy. The diagnosis is straight-forward.
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Dr. Ben Egglestonanswered
21 years experience
Won't "boost": Arimidex (anastrozole) is an aromatase inhibitor, it blocks the production of estrogen. So, it won't boost testosterone (t), but can prevent existing t from being converted to estrogen.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Is there something that my husband can take to boost his testosterone levels?
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Dr. Donald Alvesanswered
Emergency Medicine 26 years experience
Testosterone: Have his dr / urologist check t-level and prescribe supplemental if low. Can also examine to be sure not other issue.
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