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Testosterone

Testosterone is a covered generic medication on Tab's $0 list. Here's what it's used for, typical dosing, and side effects, sourced from FDA-approved drug labeling.

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What it's used for

Testosterone topical solution is used as replacement therapy in males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone, such as primary or hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).

Typical dosing

The starting dose is 60 mg of testosterone applied once daily each morning, split as one pump actuation to each axilla, after confirming low morning serum testosterone levels.

Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.

Boxed warning / key safety info

Children who are secondarily exposed to topical testosterone products have experienced virilization, so children should avoid contact with unwashed or unclothed application sites.

Common side effects

The most common side effects include skin application site reactions, increased hematocrit, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, and increased serum PSA.

Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list

Testosterone 1.25 g (1%) Metered-Dose Gel Pump

Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.

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Tab is a membership and prescription-discount program—not insurance, and not a substitute for it. $0 pricing applies to medications on the current covered generic list with active membership, at participating pharmacy locations nationwide or through mail order, and is subject to change. Mail-order home delivery is preferred for recurring prescriptions; activation, availability, and delivery timing apply. This page is for general reference, drawn from FDA-approved drug labeling, and is not medical advice. Only a licensed clinician can determine if a medication is right for you.