Depo-testosterone and Pleural effusion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pleural effusion is reported as a side effect among people who take Depo-testosterone (testosterone cypionate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Prilosec, and have Blood testosterone decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pleural effusion when taking Depo-testosterone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,183 people who have side effects when taking Depo-testosterone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Depo-testosterone?

Depo-testosterone has active ingredients of testosterone cypionate. It is often used in low testosterone. eHealthMe is studying from 4,295 Depo-testosterone users. Check the latest studies of Depo-testosterone.

What is Pleural effusion?

Pleural effusion (water on the lungs) is found to be associated with 2,221 drugs and 3,149 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pleural effusion.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

4,183 people reported to have side effects when taking Depo-testosterone.
Among them, 14 people (0.33%) have Pleural effusion.

Could Depo-testosterone cause Pleural effusion?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Depo-testosterone when they have Pleural effusion? *

What is the gender of people who have Pleural effusion when taking Depo-testosterone? *

female: 21.43 %
male: 78.57 %

What is the age of people who have Pleural effusion when taking Depo-testosterone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Depo-testosterone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pleural effusion? *

Chest Pain: 7 people, 50.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 42.86%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 42.86%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 5 people, 35.71%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 28.57%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 4 people, 28.57%
Indigestion: 4 people, 28.57%
Arteriosclerosis Coronary Artery (thickening and hardening of arteries- coronary artery): 4 people, 28.57%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 4 people, 28.57%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 28.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Blood Testosterone Decreased: 5 people, 35.71%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 21.43%
Pain: 2 people, 14.29%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 7.14%
Weakness: 1 person, 7.14%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 7.14%
Prostatic Disorder: 1 person, 7.14%
Libido Decreased (loss of interest in sex): 1 person, 7.14%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 7.14%
Enlarged Prostate: 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on testosterone cypionate (the active ingredients of Depo-testosterone) and Depo-testosterone (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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