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Side effect(s) of Fluoxymesterone


Review the side-effects of Fluoxymesterone as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Genitourinary
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Female: Absence of menstrual periods and other menstrual virilization of external genitalia of the female fetus.
Male: Breast enlargement, excessive frequency and duration of penile erections. Oligospermia may occur at high dosage.

   Skin
- Abnormal hair growth, male pattern baldness and pimples.

   Gastrointestinal
- Nausea and jaundice.

   Blood
- Suppression of clotting and polycythemia.

   Central Nervous system
- Increased or decreased libido, headache, anxiety, depression and tingling.

   Allergic
- Hypersensitivity, including skin manifestations and anaphylactoid reactions.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Fluoxymesterone

Fluoxymesterone(Halotestin) generic is an androgenic hormone, prescribed for male hypogonadism, delayed puberty in males and for breast cancer treatment in women. It works by stimulating normal growth and development of the male sex organs and maintaining normal secondary sex characteristics.


Trade Names for Fluoxymesterone

International :


Halotestin
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