Over 9.5 million urine drug tests were positive in the U.S. workforce in 2015. The rates increased to 4% of workers tested in 2015 versus 3.9% the year before. Workplace drug screening is primarily limited to drugs with the potential for abuse, including some prescription drugs, and alcohol.
The most frequently reported side effects with this drug are edema, acne, site pain, injection site erythema, cough or dyspnea during or immediately after injection. The most frequently reported side effects with testosterone topical are skin reaction (16.1%) and allergic contact dermatitis (up to 37%). Very common (10% or more): Testosterone topical: Skin reaction (16.1%), burn-like blisters (12%), itching, allergic contact dermatitis (up to 37%)
1 Testosterone increases the rate of protein synthesis (the rate at which the body absorbs and uses protein). 2  This allows the body to absorb and use more protein at a faster rate, leading to increases in fat-free muscle mass. 3  Testosterone limits the effects of Cortisol on the body.