Fortesta

(Testosterone Gel)

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Treats low testosterone.

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This testosterone gel is a convenient topical form of hormone replacement that's less likely to rub off on other people you come into contact with, but it's not available as a generic yet.

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Quick facts about Fortesta

Drug class: Men's Health
Rx status: Prescription only
Generic status: No lower cost generic available

Upsides

You apply it to your thighs like a lotion.
Putting testosterone gel on your thights makes it less likely you'll transfer the medication to other people around you, compared to some other kinds of topical testosterone.

Downsides

Not available in generic form, so it can be more expensive.
You have to wait at least 2 hours after applying testosterone gel before you can swim or bathe, otherwise your body won't absorb the full amount of the medication.

How it works

Testosterone gel works by adding or replacing the hormone testosterone in your body. Testosterone is responsible for causing and maintaining many of the changes in male bodies from puberty on.

Quick facts about Fortesta

Drug class: Men's Health
Rx status: Prescription only
Generic status: No lower cost generic available

Used for

Low testosterone
Male osteoporosis
Weight gain

Dosage forms

Cream, gel, or ointment

Treats low testosterone.

This testosterone gel is a convenient topical form of hormone replacement that's less likely to rub off on other people you come into contact with, but it's not available as a generic yet.

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