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%)
TRT may also have beneficial effects upon the cardiovascular system as testosterone can cause a reduction in cholesterol and as it dilates blood vessels, may even reduce blood pressure. What are the side effects of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)? As long as the amount of testosterone given elevates the blood levels to within the normal range, side effects are rare. It is deficiency of testosterone that causes symptoms. Occasionally, men who have had acne in adolescence may develop spots, usually on the back or chest.