oreton methyl
Oreton Methyl (Methyltestosterone) is a medication used to treat Breast Neoplasms, Hypogonadism, Erectile Dysfunction, Delayed Puberty.
Methyltestosterone · by Schering
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Methyltestosterone
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Methyltestosterone 10MG · Methyltestosterone 25MG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- breast neoplasms, hypogonadism, erectile dysfunction
- Manufacturer
- Schering
- FDA application
- NDA003158
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Oreton Methyl treat?
- Oreton Methyl (Methyltestosterone) may be used to treat breast neoplasms, hypogonadism, erectile dysfunction, delayed puberty, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Oreton Methyl?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Oreton Methyl. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Oreton Methyl?
- Oreton Methyl is marketed by Schering. You can see Schering's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Oreton Methyl a brand-name or generic drug?
- Oreton Methyl is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Methyltestosterone.
- Is Oreton Methyl available over the counter?
- No. Oreton Methyl is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Oreton Methyl come in?
- Oreton Methyl is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Oreton Methyl FDA-registered?
- Oreton Methyl is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA003158. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about METHYLTESTOSTERONE
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 591 reports naming METHYLTESTOSTERONE — the active ingredient in Oreton Methyl, and the FDA flagged 60% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- fatigue65 reports
- headache49 reports
- nausea49 reports
- electrocardiogram qt prolonged48 reports
- schizoaffective disorder48 reports
- insomnia45 reports
- arthralgia38 reports
- pruritus38 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean METHYLTESTOSTERONE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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