Testosterone Gel Receives FDA's Highest Warning

At the end of every drug ad, there's a list of possible side effects. "This drug may cause intestinal bleeding, headaches, ulcers, blurry vision," the announcer reads. Side effects are listed at the end of every commercial and they're listed on the prescription bottle. But there are some drugs that have such serious side effects that the FDA thinks a bigger warning may be warrented. Angela Townsend writes about one such drug in today's Plain Dealer. It's called testosterone gel. She spoke with ideastream®'s Eric Wellman in this week's Tuesday Checkup.