testosterone-treatment

Do I need to take testosterone?


USES
Who requires testosterone?
1. Women with advanced disseminated (last stage) breast cancer are treated with the most common testosterone-like drugs fluoxymesterone (Halotestin®) and methyltestosterone (Testred®).
2. In hormone-responsive tumors to reduce the tumor size.
3. Men and women with AIDS with wasting (weight loss without a clear cause) show remarkable improvement, increase in muscle mass, better immune response and feeling of well being when given testosterone treatment if testosterone levels are found to be below normal. [3]
Recent research has also indicated that at least half of all men living with AIDS suffer from hypogonadism, and that as many as 33 to 66% of women also have lower than normal testosterone values.

ABUSE
SPORTS ANTI DOPING TEST
Testosterone is banned from use in athletes by the US and the International Olympic Committees and other athletic organizations.
Testosterone and related drugs are in the 2005 Prohibited List of the World Anti-Doping Code.
Testosterone is usually excreted in the same amounts as epitestosterone. Consequently, the ratio of testosterone to epitestosterone in the urine (the T/E ratio) is used by anti-doping agencies as an indicator of testosterone misuse. According to the 2005 World Anti-Doping Code, if a 'laboratory has reported the presence of a T/E ratio of greater than four (4) to one (1) in the urine, further investigation is obligatory
SIDE EFFECTS
The most serious side effect of these drugs is hypercalcemia, a condition in which too much calcium circulates in the blood. This occurs because these drugs liberate calcium from bones. Calcium levels are monitored regularly, and the drug is discontinued if hypercalcemia occurs. Another serious (but less common) side effect is the development of tumors in the liver. Other side effects include deepening of the voice, development of facial hair and acne, fluid retention, and nausea.
—Tish Davidson, A.M.

REMEMBER
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
• anxiety, depression
• breast tenderness or enlargement
• breathing problems
• black, tarry stools or light-colored stools
• dark yellow or brown urine
• erection lasting longer than 4 hours
• frequent erections
• frequent or difficult passing of urine
• nausea, vomiting
• skin rash and itching (hives)
• stomach pain
• unusual bleeding
• unusual swelling
• weight gain
• yellowing of the eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
• acne
• change in taste or an unusual taste in your mouth
• gum infection or inflammation (gingivitis)
• headache
• redness, irritation, swelling and pain at the system application site
• sexual difficulties; changes in sexual desire


DRUG BRAND NAME
METHOD OF ADMINSITRATION

Brand names:
Andro-L.A.®, Androderm®, AndroGel®, Depandrate™, Depo-Testosterone®, First®-Testosterone, First®-Testosterone MC, Striant™, Testa Span™, Testerone™, Testim™, Testoderm®, Testone CYP 200, Tostrelle™, Tostrex™, Virilon® Injection

# sub-'Q' pellet
# Testosterone buccal system (below)
# Testosterone skin patches
# Testosterone skin gel - transdermal (cream, gel, or patch),
# Testosterone injection - Intramuscular injection

Testosterone must first be converted to 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) before it is active.

— Saffron A. Whitehead

WHAT IS TESTOSTERONE BUCCAL SYSTEM
TESTOSTERONE (Striant™) is a naturally occurring male hormone. Testosterone is essential for maintaining normal male functions such as male sexual development, including the sex organs, increases in muscle mass, facial hair, and deep voice. Testosterone replaces natural hormone in men with low testosterone production, underdeveloped testes, and/or impotence.

Source:
www.thebody.com [4]
Jon Kaiser, M.D., author of Healing HIV
Current information on the availability and location of clinical trials can be found at the following web sites:

* National Cancer Institute. (800) 4-CANCER or .
* National Institutes of Health Clinical Trials. .
* Center Watch: A Clinical Trials Listing. .

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sideeffect-paroxetine

Side Effects
Paroxetine:
A]

1. Nausea,
   
2. vomiting,
   
3. drowsiness,
   
4. dizziness,
   
5. diarrhea,
   
6. trouble sleeping,
   
7. yawning,
   
8. constipation, or dry mouth may occur.

B]
Less common serious side effects:

1. loss of appetite,
   
2. unusual or severe mental/mood changes,
   
3. increased sweating/flushing,
   
4. unusual fatigue,
   
5. uncontrolled movements (tremor),
   
6. decreased interest in sex, changes in sexual ability.

C]
Uncommon but serious side effects occur:

1. black stools,
   
2. blurred vision,
   
3. change in amount of urine,
   
4. "coffee ground" vomit,
   
5. easy bruising/bleeding.

D]
Rare side effects:

1. fainting,
   
2. irregular heartbeat,
   
3. muscle pain,
   
4. trouble swallowing,
   
5. unusual swelling,
   
6. seizures,
   
7. tingling or numbness of the hands/feet.
8. Paroxetine may infrequently cause suicidal thoughts or self-harm urges in children or teenagers up to 18 years of age.
9. Males: In the very unlikely event you have a painful, prolonged erection, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention or permanent problems could occur.
   

E]
Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:

1. rash,
   
2. itching,
   
3. swelling,
   
4. severe dizziness,
   
5. trouble breathing.

In December 2006, FDA's Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee agreed that labeling changes were needed to inform health care professionals about the increased risk of suicidality in younger adults using antidepressants.
www.fda.gov/
Source: FDA Press Release #P07–77, May 2, 2007
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today proposed that makers of all antidepressant medications update the existing black box warning on their products' labeling to include warnings about increased risks of suicidal thinking and behavior, known as suicidality, in young adults ages 18 to 24 during initial treatment (generally the first one to two months).


USES:

1. 
   This medication is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treate depression,
2. panic attacks,
3. social anxiety disorder (social phobia),
4. and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder- PMDD).

SSRI's work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

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sideeffects-antidepressant-duloxetine

SIDE EFFECTS:

1. Nausea,
   
2. dry mouth,
   
3. constipation,
   
4. loss of appetite,
   
5. fatigue,
   
6. drowsiness,
   
7. dizziness,
8. increased sweating,
   
9. blurred vision, - You may think your eyesight needs correction.
   
10. rash, or itching may occur.
    

Unlikely but serious side effects:

Duloxetine is used to treat major depression and also used to relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in diabetics. This medication works by restoring the balance of two kinds of natural substances (neurotransmitters known as serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain, thereby improving mood and feelings of well-being.

1. unusual or severe mental/mood changes (e.g., anxiety, mania),
   
2. weight loss,
   
3. change in sexual desire and ability,
   
4. uncontrolled movements (tremor),
   
5. difficulty urinating.

Rare but very serious side effects:

1. chest pain,
   
2. stomach pain,
   
3. black stools,
   
4. vomit that looks like coffee grounds,
   
5. easy bruising/bleeding,
   
6. unusual bleeding,
   
7. seizures.

PRECAUTIONS:
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.

1. severe kidney disease,
2. glaucoma (uncontrolled narrow-angle).
   
   
3. other mental/mood disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder, mania),
4. liver disease,
5. kidney disease,
6. stomach problems (e.g., bleeding or slow stomach emptying),
7. drug or alcohol abuse,
8. seizure disorder.
9. dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
   
10. If you are pregnant, this medication should be used only when clearly needed during the first 6 months of pregnancy.
11. Due to possible complications to an infant at birth, this medicine is not recommended for use during the last 3 months of pregnancy.
12. 
    Breast-feeding while taking this drug is not recommended.

Symptoms in Severe Depression:

suicidal thoughts, worsening depression, or any other mental/mood changes, including new or worsening anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, hostile/angry feelings, impulsive actions, severe restlessness, rapid speech.

DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Certain medications taken with this product could result in serious, possibly fatal, drug interactions.

1. Avoid taking drugs called MAO inhibitors
   (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) with or within 2 weeks of starting duloxetine or at least 5 days after stopping it.
2. thioridazine.
3. cimetidine,
4. ciprofloxacin,
5. certain drugs used to treat abnormal heart rhythms (e.g., propafenone, flecainide, quinidine),
6. certain SSRI anti-depressants (fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine),
7. other drugs which can cause bleeding/bruising (e.g., thrombolytic drugs such as TPA,
8. anticoagulants such as heparin or warfarin, antiplatelet drugs including NSAIDs such as ibuprofen).
9. Low-dose aspirin (usually 81-325 mg per day) for heart attack or stroke prevention should be continued unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Aspirin is similar to NSAID drugs, and can increase the risk of bleeding in combination with this medication.
10. drugs that cause drowsiness such as: certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine),
11. medicine for sleep (e.g., sedatives), muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine, or tricyclics such as amitriptyline), tranquilizers.

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birthcontrol_sideeffect

WOMEN's PERIOD - pass this to all females that you know!
Female Alert
From: Sangita Inamdar
Date: Nov 5, 2007 7:31 PM

In the past week, Nicole Dishuk, aged 31 a newly graduated student with a doctoral degree who's about to start her new career as a Doctor, was flown into a nearby hospital, because she had passed out.

They found a blood clot in her neck, and immediately took her by helicopter to the ER to operate. By the time they removed the right half of her skull to relieve the pressure on her brain; the clot had spread to her brain causing severe damage.



From last Wednesday night, she had been battling. They induced her into a coma to stop the blood flow, operated 3 times and finally, they said there was nothing left that they could do. They found multiple clots in the left side of her brain. The swelling would not stop, and she was on life support.

She died at 4:30 yesterday. She leaves behind a husband, 2 year old Brandon and 4 year old Justin. The CAUSE of DEATH - A birth control injection she was getting that allows you to only have your period three times a year.. It interrupts your menstrual cycle, and although it is FDA approved, it shouldn't be!

So to the women in my address book - I ask you to boycott this product & deal with your cycle once a month so that you can live the rest of your life in a healthier manner. Remember, you have a CYCLE for a reason....

Please send this to every woman you know - you may save someone's  Life...

I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't, and die to find out there is.

Life is a journey, not a destination...