2 weeks or 100-200 mg IM by self injection. Often start with 400 mg IM q 2 weeks and then decrease to replacement dose of 200 mg IM q 2 weeks. Indicated for hypogonadism with or without wasting. Testosterone is available for oral, injectable, or transdermal use. Drugs associated with decreased testosterone levels are megesterol, ketoconazole, and cimetidine.
Most weight gain is lean body mass.
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