WHAT WORKS FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE

Not all testosterone treatments are alike. If testosterone deficiency is diagnosed, you want to choose a treatment method that's right for you. Several testosterone replacement therapies are available. The delivery method can play an important role in providing the results you need. Options for testosterone replacement therapy include the following:

Buccal testosterone: This testosterone supplement consists of a tablet applied to the gum surface above one of the incisors. It does not dissolve and must be replaced after 12 hours to maintain normal testosterone levels.
Intramuscular injections: For this method, you visit the doctor's office every 1 to 2 weeks for an injection into your muscle. Between injections, testosterone levels may decline and some patients may experience a return of their symptoms, affecting mood, energy, and libido.
Skin gels or topical solution: This method delivers testosterone through a gel or liquid solution, which you apply on your skin. After application, you must wait 2 to 5 hours before bathing or swimming for optimal absorption. It's important to be careful that the gel or topical solution does not rub onto other people, as this may pose a health risk for women and children.
Testosterone patches: Patches eliminate the need for injections and frequent visits to the physician. The skin patch is applied to the upper arms, thighs, abdomen, or back areas of your body. Testosterone delivery is continuous and there's minimal risk of the hormone rubbing off onto other people. Testosterone patches may cause skin reactions at the application site.
Testosterone pellets: Long-acting pellets can be implanted under the skin via surgical incision. Pellets may extrude spontaneously.

While any of these options can be prescribed for testosterone deficiency, you and your doctor should discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Then you can choose the one that matches your needs and lifestyle.

Androderm^® 2 mg/4 mg (testosterone transdermal system) is a skin patch. This means that you can put the patch on your upper arm, thigh, stomach, or back. The Androderm^® 2 mg/4 mg patches deliver testosterone in a way that is similar to the body's own natural rhythm of testosterone production.* The patch provides 24-hour coverage. It's a convenient, once-daily application and is not very noticeable.

*Clinical relevance is unknown

Androderm^® is used to treat adult males who have low or no testosterone.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
You should not use Androderm^® if you have breast cancer, known or suspected prostate cancer, or if you have pre-existing heart, kidney, or liver disease. You should also not use Androderm^® if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, as testosterone may cause fetal harm. If you have an enlarged prostate (BPH), you should be monitored for worsening signs and symptoms. Women and children should not be exposed to Androderm^®. Taking testosterone may lead to a condition in which there are no sperm in the semen, and if you have risk factors, may cause sleep apnea (abnormal pauses in breathing). Your healthcare provider should monitor you for prostate specific antigen (PSA), liver function, lipids, and blood parameters. The most common adverse events in a study of 36 patients treated with Androderm^® were skin irritation (itching at the application site), application site blisters, and back pain.

Androderm^® is available only by prescription.

To report suspected adverse reactions, contact Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-272-5525 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Please see full Prescribing Information.

Models are for illustrative purposes only.