Testosterone and Stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Stroke is reported as a side effect among people who take Testosterone (testosterone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Lisinopril, and have Blood testosterone decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Stroke when taking Testosterone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,651 people who have side effects when taking Testosterone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Testosterone?

Testosterone has active ingredients of testosterone. It is often used in testosterone. eHealthMe is studying from 6,453 Testosterone users. Check the latest studies of Testosterone.

What is Stroke?

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen) is found to be associated with 2,381 drugs and 3,011 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Stroke.

On Dec, 14, 2025

5,651 people reported to have side effects when taking Testosterone.
Among them, 51 people (0.9%) have Stroke.

Among these 51 people:

How long have people been on Testosterone when they have Stroke? *

What is the gender of people who have Stroke when taking Testosterone? *

female: 9.8 %
male: 90.2 %

What is the age of people who have Stroke when taking Testosterone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Testosterone? *

Lisinopril: 11 people, 21.57%
Prednisone: 9 people, 17.65%
Cialis: 8 people, 15.69%
Hydrocortisone: 8 people, 15.69%
Genotropin: 7 people, 13.73%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 7 people, 13.73%
Aspirin: 7 people, 13.73%
Eliquis: 6 people, 11.76%
Synthroid: 6 people, 11.76%
Lipitor: 6 people, 11.76%

What are other side effects people have besides Stroke? *

Memory Loss: 8 people, 15.69%
Heart Attack: 8 people, 15.69%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 7 people, 13.73%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 7 people, 13.73%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 13.73%
Sinus Disorder (disease of sinus): 6 people, 11.76%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 11.76%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 6 people, 11.76%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 6 people, 11.76%
Infusion Site Swelling: 5 people, 9.80%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Blood Testosterone Decreased: 6 people, 11.76%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 5 people, 9.80%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 7.84%
Primary Hypothyroidism (failure of the thyroid gland to produce or release thyroid hormones into the bloodstream): 4 people, 7.84%
Thyroid Diseases: 4 people, 7.84%
Constipation: 4 people, 7.84%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 4 people, 7.84%
Essential Hypertension (primary hypertension): 4 people, 7.84%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 5.88%
Convulsions (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled of muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly): 3 people, 5.88%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Testosterone) and 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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