http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2012/11/29/ahhhh-axiron-has-the-most-disturbing-possible-side-effect-in-the-history-of-possible-side-effects Comments On: AHHHH!!! Axiron Has the Most Disturbing Possible Side Effect in the History of Possible Side Effects by Grant Brissey en-us Copyright 2013 The Stranger. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, The Stranger readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact The Stranger. webmaster@thestranger.com (The Stranger Webmaster) Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:01 -0700 Sat, 25 May 2013 21:45:00 -0700 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A company in Australia (Acrux) has been working on transdermal application of drugs for years and invented Axiron and after many trials here sold the rights to market to Lilly's. I have seen the American TV ads (medicines are not allowed to be advertised on tv in Australia) and found it amusing that half the ad is all warnings. I know the reason that you put it under your armpits because there is less chance of it coming into contact with another. Americans love to sue each other. The liquid dries very quickly and brief contact by another would cause no harm. Only prolonged or repeat contact would. As human beings we are responsible for our actions and it is simple to remember you use it and if your girl wants to suck your armpits have a shower before.
I have now switched from the cream to Axiron and have never been happier with good results although it will take a few weeks to build up in my body. It took six months for my body to clear the Reandron. Hope this helps.
Posted by Michael2]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 03:21:24 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Lunger]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 05:40:58 -0700 The Stranger Posted by nwportgirl]]> Sun, 05 May 2013 16:50:24 -0700 The Stranger
And to those making the ridiculous comments about side effects, about T replacement not being necessary, or just plain idiots who make comments like the above just because they enjoy the little clicky-noises the keyboard makes - bite me. It must take balls to make such a spectacle of yourself, in which case.. you don't need Axiron.. so piss off and contribute something smart to the discussion..


Posted by thebarbaricnoodle]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 23:16:45 -0700 The Stranger
And to those making the ridiculous comments about side effects, about T replacement not being necessary, or just plain idiots who make comments like the above just because they enjoy the little clicky-noises the keyboard makes - bite me. It must take balls to make such a spectacle of yourself, in which case.. you don't need Axiron.. so piss off and contribute something smart to the discussion..


Posted by thebarbaricnoodle]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 23:14:04 -0700 The Stranger 3 day after
Testosterone 1865
Free test 454
14 day after
Testosterone 319
Free testosterone 54
Doc says axiron will provide steady state of an estimated 500 testosterone score for me with 3 swipes of 30mg.
I am 39 single father with a 16 month old baby.
Doc says put a tshirt on after axiron applicstion and you are fine. I am told it is not dangerous on skin 2-3 hours after. I do not think anyone should worry and if you wife or girlfriend grows a beard than wear an extra tshirt. This stuff is suppose to help. Testopel pellets is still best at $500 every 4 months cost.
Low t sucks and this or anything helps. Good luck everyone and happy ball shrinkage
Posted by King flow]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 18:21:53 -0700 The Stranger Posted by deejay]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:32:21 -0700 The Stranger Posted by cvmoreau]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:48:43 -0700 The Stranger Posted by number 9]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:36:15 -0700 The Stranger Posted by Still rockin!]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:58:37 -0700 The Stranger Posted by RedOne]]> Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:43:33 -0800 The Stranger Site. You will not instantly get a side effect if you come into contact with gel.repeated contact and you could have a side effect occurrence. Before contact wash application site. Dont run around naked/ have skin to skin contact(wear shirt, pants etc.)with kids present. I worry about those who do this. On the bright side you dont have to get a shot every 7-10 days to keep from having low testosterone and the gels mimic the bodys natural process or diurinal varation. One more thing to note that in females testosterone increases orgasmia and libido. So transfer just enough for this side effect but not a mustache! Make sure to put on clean dry skin and rub gel in vigorously and let dry before putting shirt on. Most gels need a couple of hours before swimming sweating bathing.
Posted by imfletch124]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:26:39 -0800 The Stranger anyway...
I just returned from my Dr. and the only real concern I have is the cost, around $ 450.00 for 90 ml. It is supposed to last for 30 days and I got 5 refills ($2250.00). Got the first one free with a coupon my Dr. had. He said that Lilly was really pushing this product, he did not say why. I'm sure it has to do with PROFIT. My insurance,(B/C B/S), will will not pick up the tab. I'll probably have to go to the injectable next month. Not really caring for this whole mess. Some of the comments on here have been a bit harsh but if ever they ever have to deal with such an issue I'm thinking that their tunes would change considerably. Again, thanks for your comment.
Posted by just this once, a little truth]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:02:46 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Brian Seibert]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:02:50 -0800 The Stranger Posted by informed]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:50:56 -0800 The Stranger Posted by EdNH]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:23:51 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Hub Capp]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:01:18 -0800 The Stranger
I am supposed to start using this medication as others had serious side effects and this particular medication may be a viable treatment. Yes, it is expensive, and yes, it is the 'new kid on the block' and it is used as last resort (at least in my case).

If you feel that you can't prevent cross contamination, or that you can't keep it away from reaching unintended individuals, then don't use it, but leave the rest of us, responsible patients, the option to use it.
Posted by Med that is needed]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:54:31 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Papaw0713]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:27:00 -0800 The Stranger Posted by epunch]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:10:48 -0800 The Stranger
Finally:
- There are far more acutely dangerous and widely used medications than Axiron. If your children think medicine is for funsies, you should probably keep it all locked up. (The same goes for kitchen knives, scissors, sewing machines, etc.)
- "Changes in body hair," means virilization/hirsuitism, not "pubic hair beard."
- Oral testosterone decimates the liver. Due to first-pass metabolism, it's not a practical delivery mechanism for long-term use. (Hypogonadism is generally a chronic condition, not one that you can fix with a short course of drugs.)
- High variability in serum testosterone levels makes injections intolerable for some people--in your language, it can be "much harder than that."

(To be fair, some people who are prone to dermatitis or who have high levels of peripheral 5-a-reductase don't tolerate the gels very well, either. It really depends on the individual.)

Posted by At long last, please have some decency]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:18:22 -0800 The Stranger Posted by I dunno]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:27:32 -0800 The Stranger
Slather goop into your armpits? Who thinks of these things?
Posted by Chelydra_serpentina]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:17:16 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Rob in Baltimore]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:12:03 -0800 The Stranger Posted by drawn]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:18:23 -0800 The Stranger