Methyltestosterone and Testosterone interaction

Methyltestosterone and Testosterone: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Methyltestosterone label · effective 2025-05-30

Major

To date, epidemiologic studies and randomized controlled trials have been inconclusive for determining the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), such as non-fatal myocardial infarction, non-fatal stroke, and cardiovascular death, with the use of testosterone compared to non-use.

Warningsnames TestosteroneView label on DailyMed
Major

Testosterone products are not recommended for use in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.

Warningsnames TestosteroneView label on DailyMed
Moderate

Some studies, but not all, have reported an increased risk of MACE in association with use of testosterone replacement therapy in men.

Warningsnames TestosteroneView label on DailyMed
Moderate

Testosterone can increase blood pressure which can increase cardiovascular (CV) risk over time.

Warningsnames TestosteroneView label on DailyMed
Moderate

Monitor blood pressure periodically in men using testosterone products, especially in men with hypertension.

Warningsnames TestosteroneView label on DailyMed

From the Testosterone (Tlando) label · effective 2026-02-25

Moderate

Hepatic Adverse Effects Prolonged use of high doses of orally active 17-alpha-alkyl androgens (e.g., methyltestosterone) has been associated with serious hepatic adverse effects (peliosis hepatis, hepatic neoplasms, cholestatic hepatitis, and jaundice).

Warnings and precautionsnames MethyltestosteroneView label on DailyMed

Taking more than these two? Interactions stack. Check your whole list at once; it stays in your browser.

Open in the checker

Not medical advice. Interaction Checker quotes FDA label text and NIH fact sheets. Whether an interaction matters for you depends on doses, timing, kidney and liver function, and other conditions. Confirm with a pharmacist or prescriber.