What Will Happen If You Overdose on Testosterone?

Testosterone overdoses is not as simple as people think. An overdose of testosterone medication can lead to a range of side effects, from mild skin reactions to severe organ damage and neurotoxicity.

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, testosterone abuse can lead to neurotoxicity rather than death, highlighting the complexity of testosterone overdose effects. [Misadventures in Toxicology: Concentration Matters for Testosterone-Induced Neurotoxicity – PMC (nih.gov)]

The unfortunate reality is that too many bodybuilders and athletes take anabolic steroids on their own in order to enhance their physique and improve their performance.

Even when testosterone is injected as prescribed by a doctor, there are many side effects, but it can become even more severe if the dosage is too high.

Symptoms of Testosterone Overdose

If too much testosterone is taken, a range of mild and serious side effects can occur. Many of these side effects may even become difficult or impossible to reverse. [Testosterone – Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Overdose, Pregnancy, Alcohol | RxWiki]

Some side effects may be mild, such as rashes and redness. However, in severe cases, an overdose can lead to organ failure.

Common side effects of topical testosterone include Acne, Decreased sexual desire, Depression, Hot flashes, Breast enlargement, Changes in mood, Nervousness, Headache, Changes in the ability to taste or smell, Hair loss, Weakness, Dry skin, Insomnia. Tell your doctor if any side effects bother you or don’t go away. [Testosterone Test: Free & SHBG, High vs. Low vs. Normal Levels (webmd.com)]

Serious side effects have been reported with the topical use of testosterone, including breathing problems, especially during sleep; swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, and lower legs; changes in skin color, difficulty urinating or changes in urination habits; excessive frequency or duration of penile erections in males; liver dysfunction or liver cancer.

Common side effects of injectable testosterone include Ankle swelling, Nausea and vomiting, Increased calcium levels in the blood, Changes in skin color, Enlarged prostate in men, Deepening of the voice, the appearance of facial hair, and acne in women, Enlarged breasts etc. Tell your doctor if any side effects bother you or don’t go away.

Serious side effects have been reported with injectable testosterone include sexual changes or dysfunction in males, which includes breast enlargement and excessive frequency or duration of penile erections; virilization in women, which includes amenorrhea or menstrual irregularities, deepening of the voice, clitoral enlargement.

Do not take testosterone if you have

• Men with breast or prostate cancer
• are allergic to testosterone or any of its ingredients
• Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant

If you would like to learn about the overdose symptoms of other steroids, please refer to the Anabolic steroids below:

Symptoms of Anabolic Steroid Overdose

Anabolic steroids are rarely associated with an acute overdose (or a single overdose). Instead, anabolic steroid overdose is the accumulation of negative effects from long-term use (chronic overdose). Chronic anabolic steroid abuse can lead to a range of serious negative effects, such as:

• Increased blood pressure.
• Kidney/liver damage.
• Major mood swings.
• Enlarged heart.
• Dangerous cholesterol changes, even in younger users.
• Delusions.
• Stunted growth in young users.
• Aggression and irritability.

In addition to these effects, AAS may also affect men and women in gender-specific ways: Women may experience male pattern baldness, lowered voice, increased facial hair, enlarged clitoris and irregular menstrual cycles; Men may experience breast development, baldness, infertility, testicular atrophy, and an increased risk of prostate cancer.