skip to main content

brainstorm askiatroX medicines

simulations beta

loading page…

learn & practise

exams international doctors free questions Socratic Tutor rounds stat clinical connections academy journal tool guides

clinical reference

askiatroX knowledge centre medicines UK / NICE guidance international guidance calculators q&a library

trust & support

how it works methodology account & support frequently asked questions about us clinical safety consultancy

legal

mobile app · scan to download

Medicines testosteroneQuestion & answer

testosterone · Medicine question

Can testosterone raise blood pressure?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Answer

Testosterone may raise blood pressure, and Testogel testosterone gel should be used with caution in men with hypertension.

Sources for this answer

Testogel 16.2mg/g gelBesins Healthcare (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 6Document updated 27 January 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

Explore this learning need in CPDTake this topic to CPD, then choose your learning context and available question library.

The full medicine guide

testosterone

Read the wider context, including uses, precautions and the sources behind this medicine guide.

More questions about testosterone

Have the effects of Testogel testosterone gel on driving and using machines been studied?How can testosterone affect oral anticoagulants?How much ethanol does each 1.25 g dose of Testogel 16.2 mg/g testosterone gel contain?What adverse reactions were most frequently observed with Testogel 16.2 mg/g testosterone gel?What effects can exposure to Testogel testosterone gel have on a fetus during pregnancy?What risk increases when testosterone is used with ACTH or corticosteroids?

Read the testosterone guide

More clinical questions?

Explore the tools and reference material available on iatroX.

Explore askiatroX