Xyosted: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects

Xyosted is a prescription medication used to treat testosterone levels in adult men with conditions like hypogonadism.

Xyosted FAQ

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Is Xyosted a generic drug?

Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. The active drug in Xyosted is testosterone enanthate. Other testosterone enanthate injections are available, but they aren’t exact copies of Xyosted. They don’t come in an autoinjector and must be administered by a healthcare professional.

What is Xyosted used for?

Testosterone is a naturally occurring sex hormone produced in a man's testicles. Xyosted is a prescription medicine used as a hormone replacement therapy in adult men who have low or no testosterone due to certain medical conditions. Xyosted will not enhance athletic performance and should not be used for that purpose.

Can Xyosted be used for hypogonadism?

Xyosted is FDA-approved as a testosterone replacement therapy for adult males* who have hypogonadism ( testosterone deficiency) due to certain medical conditions. Xyosted is used to treat both primary and secondary forms of testosterone deficiency. (For more information, see “About testosterone deficiency” below.)

What is Xyosted (testosterone enanthate)?

Xyosted (testosterone enanthate) is a brand-name prescription medication that contains testosterone. It’s used to treat testosterone deficiency (low or no natural testosterone) in adult males* due to certain medical conditions. Testosterone is an androgen (male sex hormone) that’s responsible for producing male characteristics and sexual function.

Is Xyosted safe for children?

XYOSTED is a prescription medicine that contains testosterone. XYOSTED is used to treat adult men who have low or no testosterone due to certain medical conditions. It is not known if XYOSTED is safe and effective for use in children younger than 18 years old. Improper use of XYOSTED may affect bone growth in children.