Testosterone-Cypionate Side Effects

Possible side effects of testosterone-cypionate are listed below. Tell your doctor if they are severe or do not go away after a few days.

• Pain, redness, bleeding, hardness or bruising at injection site
• Acne
• Breast enlargement (gynecomastia) or pain
• Hoarseness
• Deepening of voice
• Tiredness
• Mood swings
• Weight gain
• Headache
• Hair loss
• Joint pain
• Back pain
• Problems falling asleep or staying asleep
• Increased/decreased sexual interest
• Decrease in sperm counts when the drug is used at high doses

Other more serious and potentially life-threatening effects of testosterone-cypionate are listed below. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical help if you experience side effects such as:

• Skin rash, hives, blisters, and other signs of allergic reactions
• Lower leg pain, warmth, or redness
• Nausea 
• Vomiting
• Swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• Difficulty in breathing, particularly during sleep
• Increase in frequency of erections
• Erections that last longer than normal
• Problems in urination, weak flow of urine, increased frequency, sudden need to urinate, blood in the urine
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Pain in the upper right part of the stomach, loss of appetite, light-colored stools
• Mood changes including anxiety, depression or becoming suicidal 
• Chest pain or discomfort in upper body
• Weakness in one part or side of the body and slurred speech

The above list may not include all the possible side effects of testosterone-cypionate. Call your doctor or seek immediate medical help if you experience any severe side effects or unusual symptoms. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Testosterone-cypionate (Depo-Testosterone) Overdose: In case of a known or suspected overdose, call your doctor or the local poison control center immediately. If the person can’t be awakened, has had a seizure, or has trouble breathing, call 911. 

NOTE: Testosterone-cypionate is a prescription medication that is the property of the respective owners and is intended for use only by them. Never share your prescription medication with others or use someone else’s testosterone-cypionate.

Source: FDA