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tes tos' ter one, testosterone transdermal patches, treat the symptoms, low testosterone in men who do not produce enough natural testosterone, testosterone is a hormone that is usually produced by the body that contributes to the growth, development, functioning, the male sexual organs and typical male characteristics, symptoms, low testosterone include decreased sexual desire and ability, extreme tiredness, low energy, depression, certain male characteristics, muscular build and deep voice, testosterone patches work by supplying synthetic testosterone to replace testosterone that is normally produced naturally, transdermal testosterone comes as a patch to apply to the skin, usually applied once daily, the schedule depends on the type, patch, androderm patches are applied each night between 8 pm and midnight and left on for 24 hours, testoderm patches are applied at the same time every morning, any other regular time, day, night if the morning is inconvenient, left on for 22 “24 hours, use testosterone patches exactly as directed, do not apply more, fewer patches, apply the patches more often than prescribed by a physician, androderm and testoderm brand patches both contain testosterone, manufactured differently, intended for use on different parts, the body, be sure you know which type, patch you are using and where, when, how you are to apply my patches, carefully read the manufacturer's patient information that comes with my patches, are using androderm patches, should choose a spot on my back, stomach, thighs, upper arms to apply my patch(es, be sure that the spot you have chosen is not oily, hairy, likely to perspire heavily, over a bone, a shoulder, hip, likely, under pressure from sitting, sleeping, do not apply to the scrotum, a skin area with open sores, irritation, also be sure that the patch will stay flat against the skin and will not be pulled, stretched during normal activity, choose a different spot each night and wait at least 7 days before applying another patch to a spot you have used, are using testoderm patches, should apply them to my scrotum, before you begin treatment, should shave the hair from the area, stretch my scrotal skin and shave with short gentle strokes, a disposable razor, soap, water, lotions, creams, chemical hair removers, should shave the area whenever hair has grown back, usually once, twice a week, androderm patches, worn while swimming, bathing, showering, testoderm patches should be removed before water activities and placed on a clean, dry surface with the shiny side facing up, after water activities, dry my body and reapply the patch using the regular procedure, a patch becomes loose, smooth it down with my fingers, falls off, try to reapply the same patch, the patch cannot be reapplied, apply a new one, an androderm patch falls off after twelve noon, a testoderm patch falls off after you have worn it for 12 hours, do not apply a new patch until my next scheduled application time, testosterone patches may control my condition, will not cure it, can take up to 8 weeks before you feel the full benefit, testosterone, ask my doctor if you should continue to use testosterone patches, consult doctor before you stop using testosterone patches, stop using testosterone, symptoms may return, to use androderm patches, clean and dry the spot where you will apply the patch, tear the foil pouch along the edge and remove the patch, peel the protective liner and silver disc off the patch and throw them away, place the patch on my skin with the sticky side down and press down firmly with my palm for 10 seconds, completely stuck to my skin, especially around the edges, when you are ready to remove the patch, pull it off the skin and throw it away in a trash can that is out, the reach, children and pets, children and pets can be harmed if they chew on, play with used patches, apply a new patch immediately by following steps 1 “4, to use testoderm patches, scrotum, hands are warm and dry, tear the pouch along the top edge and remove the patch, peel the clear plastic liner off the patch and throw it away, warm the patch by holding it a few inches away from a mild heat source, a light bulb, blowdryer, sit, stand in a comfortable position, stretch the skin, scrotum to smooth out the folds, press the shiny side, the patch onto my scrotum, cup my hand over the patch and hold it in place for 10 seconds, be sure that the edges, the patch are pressed firmly against my skin, the patch falls off, repeat steps 4, be sure to warm the patch again and try holding it in place for longer than 10 seconds, put on close fitting underwear to hold the patch in place, the patch still falls off, wearing an athletic supporter may help, when you are ready to remove the patch, gently peel it off the skin and throw it away in a trash can that is out, the reach, children and pets, children and pets can be harmed if they chew on, play with used patches, before using testosterone patches, allergic to testosterone, ethanol, any other medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, herbal products you are taking, be sure to mention, anticoagulants, 'blood thinners', warfarin, coumadin, insulin, humalin, humalog, novolin, oral steroids, dexamethasone, decadron, dexone, methylprednisolone, medrol, prednisone, deltasone, and propranolol, inderal, a physician may need to change the doses, monitor you carefully for side effects, a family history, prostate cancer, smoke, work with heavy metals, cadmium, ever had a blood disorder, breast, prostate cancer, diabetes, heart, kidney, liver, lung disease, transdermal testosterone is only for use in men, women should not use this medication, especially if they are, may become pregnant, breastfeeding, testosterone may harm the fetus, androderm and testoderm patches, worn during sexual activity, very unlikely, partner will be exposed to more than slight amounts, testosterone, there is a slight possiblity that the patch, transferred to the partner's skin, this happens, remove the patch and wash the area well, call a doctor immediately if my female partner develops bad acne, grows hair in new places on her body, are using androderm patches, skin may become irritated , place where you apply the patch(es, this happens, may apply a small amount, hydrocortisone cream to the area after removing my patch(es, only use hydrocortisone cream; do not use an ointment, skin remains irritated after this treatment, a special diet, a physician tells you otherwise, continue my normal diet, apply the missed patch(es, almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, continue my regular dosing schedule, do not apply extra patches to make up for a missed dose, what side effects can this medication cause, transdermal testosterone, side effects, symptoms are severe, itching, pain, irritation, scrotum, using testoderm patches, burn-like blisters, pain, redness, hardness, itching, place you applied androderm patches, enlarged, tender breasts, acne, depression, headache, dizziness , pain anywhere, especially the back, some side effects can be serious, symptoms are uncommon, erections that happen too often, that do not go away, upset stomach , vomiting, yellowing, skin, eyes, ankle swelling, changes in skin color, difficulty breathing while awake, asleep, pain in pelvis, area between hips, frequent, painful urination, painful ejaculation, fever, chills, black and tarry stools , red blood in stools, bloody vomit, vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds, slow, difficult speech, faintness, weakness, numbness , an arm, leg, rash, medications similar to testosterone that are taken by mouth for a long time, serious damage to the liver, liver cancer, transdermal testosterone has not been shown to cause this damage, testosterone may increase the risk, developing prostate cancer, taking this medication, testosterone, other side effects, any unusual problems while taking this medication, don't switch containers, tightly closed, keep away from kids, store it at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture, use patches immediately after opening the protective pouch, androderm patches may burst if exposed to extreme heat, pressure, damaged patches, drug disposal, emergency/overdose, wear too many patches, wear patches for too long, too much testosterone, absorbed into my bloodstream, may experience symptoms, an overdose, overdose, the victim has collapsed, is not breathing, symptoms, overdose may, slow, difficult speech, faintness, weakness, numbness , an arm, leg, a physician will order certain lab tests, body's response to testosterone, testosterone can interfere with the results, certain laboratory tests, before having any tests, laboratory personnel, taking testosterone, androderm, androgel, delatestryl depo-testosterone, testim, testoderm testoderm tts, testopel pellets, virilon im brand names, combination products, depo-testadiol containing testosterone cypionate and estradiol cypionate