Testosterone cypionate and testosterone enanthate are among the several forms of testosterone preparations that treat symptoms of low testosterone.
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Similarities and Differences
What Are the Uses of Testosterone Cypionate?
Testosterone cypionate is a prescription drug (androgen hormone).
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It is prescribed for use asreplacement therapyin males in conditions associated with symptoms of deficiency or absence of testosterone.
It is approved to treat:
Testosterone cypionate injection is a controlled substance under the Anabolic Steroid Control Act.
and is categorized as a Schedule III.It should only be used when and as prescribed by a healthcare provider.
It is available as a generic drug and marketed under the brand name Depo-Testosterone.
How to Use It
Administration
Dosage
What Are the Uses of Testosterone Enanthate?
Testosterone enanthate is also a prescription drug (androgen hormone).
It is also available as a generic drug and marketed under the brand name Xyosted.
Xyosted (subcutaneous injection) is only approved to treat hypogonadism.
How to Use
Testosterone enanthate is not recommended for men with age-related hypogonadism.
Is Testosterone Safe for Me?
Testosterone is safe when taken as prescribed.
However, taking some precautionary measures before initiating the therapy is best.
Higher levels of testosterone may cause many problems.
Those who have certain health conditions should not take it.
They are prepared by a pharmacist based on a healthcare provider’s instructions and a person’s unique needs.
Compounded testosterone injections are made by mixing two or more drugs and are available at compounding pharmacies.
The FDA does not approve compounded hormones.
Which One Should I Take?
Testosterone cypionate and enanthate are both FDA-approved for different indications and have limitations in their uses.
They are both effective and have nearly the same half-life.
You should not start taking testosterone products on your own or switch between generics or brands.
Summary
Testosterone cypionate and enanthate are prescription drugs taken to treat symptoms of hypogonadism in males.
Testosterone enanthate is also approved for use in females for treating mammary gland cancer.
Both these are available in intramuscular injectable solutions given into muscle.
Testosterone enanthate is also available as a subcutaneous self-injectable drug.
Testosterone is a controlled substance regulated by the United States government and must only be taken when prescribed.
Testosterone cypionate and testosterone enanthate are both effective when taken for their approved indications.
Only use the medication prescribed by you and do not switch between brands without asking a healthcare professional.
DailyMed.Label: Testosterone cypionate injection.
DailyMed.Label: Testosterone cypionate injection, solution.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Highlights of prescribing information.
Testosterone cypionate injection for intramuscular use.
DailyMed.Label: Testosterone enanthate injection, solution.
DailyMed.Label: Xyosted- testosterone enanthate injection.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Testosterone enanthate injection solution label.
