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Both drugs are FDA-approved for the management of Type 2 diabetes
TRT has also been associated with several other common adverse effects, some of which affect the cardiovascular system and include:27 28 Increased risk of atrial fibrillation, acute kidney injury, or pulmonary embolism Elevation of prostate-specific antigen Increased risk of prostate cancer Various lower urinary tract symptoms Sleep apnea Erythrocytosis If you decide to pursue TRT through Henry or most other providers, youll need to present certain test results to qualify for a prescription
For these reasons, comparing rates of hypoglycemia in clinical trials for TOUJEO with the incidence of hypoglycemia for other products may be misleading and also may not be representative of hypoglycemia rates that will occur in clinical practice
And because these medications are administered via injection, alternative formats like patches may improve adherence if proven safe and effective
