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Halotestin description. Androgens (AN-droe-jens) are male hormones. Some androgens are naturally produced in the body and are necessary for the normal sexual development of males. Androgens are used for several reasons, such as: to replace the hormone when the body is unable to produce enough on its own. to stimulate the beginning of puberty in certain boys who are late starting puberty naturally. to treat certain types of breast cancer in females. In addition, some of these medicines may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Why prescribed Halotestin. Fluoxymesterone, an androgenic hormone, is similar to the male hormone testosterone. It is prescribed for males when this hormone is absent or low or to treat delayed onset of puberty in males. It is also used in females with certain kinds of breast cancer. Halotestin is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How used Halotestin. Fluoxymesterone comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day or three or four times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take fluoxymesterone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take fluoxymesterone even if you feel well. Do not stop taking fluoxymesterone without talking to your doctor. Some brand names: - Depo-Testosterone Cypionate - Depotest - Everone 200 - Halotestin - Malogen in Oil - Metandren - ORETON Methyl - Scheinpharm Testone-Cyp - T-Cypionate - Testamone 100 - Testaqua |