Compare Aveed vs. Fortesta
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats low testosterone.
This testosterone injection is a first-choice treatment, but you have to get it in your doctor's office each time.
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2.9/ 5 average rating with 78 reviewsforAveed
Treats low testosterone.
Fortesta (testosterone) is a convenient topical form of testosterone hormone replacement, but it can be spread to another person if skin-to-skin contact occurs.
Upsides
- A first-choice treatment for low testosterone in men.
- The first two shots are spaced out by a month, then each shot after that is given every 10 weeks.
- Your doctor will give you the shot.
- Fortesta (testosterone) is an effective and convenient form of testosterone.
- It is easily used. You apply it to your thighs like a lotion.
- Putting Fortesta (testosterone) on your thighs makes it less likely that you'll transfer the medication to other people around you.
- Fortesta (testosterone) is available as a cheaper generic form.
Downsides
- Your doctor has to give you this shot. You can't do it at home.
- Your doctor has to watch you for 30 minutes after your shot to make sure you don't have problems breathing or get a severe allergic reaction.
- Your doctor has to file paperwork each time you get the shot because of the risks involved.
- Not available as a generic, so it can be expensive.
- You have to wait at least 2 hours after applying Fortesta (testosterone) before you can swim or bathe, otherwise your body won't absorb the full amount of the medication.
- Fortesta (testosterone) does not need to be dose adjusted if you have liver or kidney problems.
Used for
- Low testosterone
- Hypogonadism
Dosage forms
- Injection
- Gel
Price
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Lowest price
$228.80
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Reviews
78 reviews so far
41%
saidit'sworth it
22%
saiditworked well
18%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
9possible side effects
- Injection site pain5%
- Prostatic specific antigen increased5%
- Estradiol increased3%
- Hypogonadism3%
- Fatigue2%
- Irritability2%
- Hemoglobin increased2%
- Insomnia2%
- Mood swings2%
Risks and risk factors
- Breast tissue changes
- Male
- Changes in sex drive
- Male
- Inability to urinate
- Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy)
- Changes in sperm
- Taking high doses of Aveed (Testosterone Undecanoate Injection)
- Swelling in the legs
- Heart, liver or kidney disease
- High calcium in the blood
- Inability to move
- Cancer
- Liver disease
- Changes in mood
- Changes in blood sugar
- Diabetes
- Changes in blood thinning
- On blood thinners
- Blood clots
- Changes in cholesterol
- Taking medications to lower cholesterol
- Severe allergic reaction | Trouble breathing
- Virilization from secondary exposure
- Blood clots
- Swelling in the legs
- Heart disease
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Elevated red blood cell count
- High calcium in the blood
- History of cancer
- Flammability
- Smoking
- Exposure to fire or flames