Androderm is the United States brand name for transdermal testosterone medication. It's used in the treatment of hypogonadism, a condition in which men can't produce the required amount of the testosterone hormone. Testosterone helps male sex organ development and produces masculine or secondary male sex characteristics. Androderm is applied as an extended-release patch on the skin by prescription only.
Rare Serious Side Effects
Applying the Androderm patch to your skin may cause serious but rare side effects in some people. Call your physician immediately if you notice any of them: testicular problems; bladder pain; a slow heart rate called bradycardia; urine that contains blood or is cloudy; a rapid heart rate called tachycardia; blurred vision; a pounding noise in the ears; urination that's burning, painful or difficult; nervousness; dizziness; pain in the lower back or side; increased frequency of urination, and headaches.
Other Serious Side Effects
Other serious side effects from the transdermal application of Androderm may be more or less common, but all require a consultation with a medical professional. These include application site problems such as blisters, redness or itching, vomit that contains blood or materials that look like coffee grounds, tar-like feces or feces that contain blood, severe stomach pain, flaking or dryness of the skin and pain in the pelvis. Others include constipation, urination problems and skin scaling or severe redness.
Non-Serious Side Effects
Non-serious side effects usually are temporary and go away as your treatment advances. The Mayo Clinic reports the less common type of these side effects include insomnia, concentration difficulties, discouragement, fatigue, empty or sad feelings, a rash, irritability, appetite loss or an decrease in your level of pleasure or interest in things you normally like. Rare temporary side effects may include abnormal thinking, weakness, growth acceleration, spinning sensations, skin blemishes, pimples, pain throughout the body, mood changes, mental changes, tingling, sensations of crawling on the skin or burning. Others include the inability to control your bladder, cold feet or hands, lowered libido, decreased sexual ability or performance, a sensation that your environment or you are in constant motion, lightheadedness, appetite increase or impotence. Call your physician if these side effects don't recede on their own.
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