ANDROGEL Reviews (TESTOSTERONE)Average Rating: 3.4 (57 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ANDROGEL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ANDROGEL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | Female Sexual Dysfunction | Weight gain (water retention)! Fine hair on arms turning darker. Few spots on shoulders. Weight gain wouldn't shift, even when using Lasix (diuretic). So I quit. | This stuff is great if your libido has gone AWOL. This was prescribed to me by a sexuologist. The effect became noticeable after about 17 days, but the full effect wasn't felt until week 5 or 6. | F | 39 | 8 weeks | 7/2/2007 | 3 | Low libido | Water retention! (weight gain). Few zits on shoulders (not bothersome). | Androgel was very effective at increasing libido for me. This medication was prescribed to me by a sexuologist because I have suffered from libido going AWOL for the last 10 years. The positve effect started to manifest itself after about 17 days. However, the full effect didn't come into swing until week 6. Increased intensity of orgasm, frequent feelings of lust, increased desire & arousal. Also excellent for quashing depression, anxiety & insomnia. Weight gain would not budge, even when using Lasix (diuretic) 2x daily. After 2 months I gave up. | F | 39 | 60 days | 6/27/2007 | 5 | Low Testosterone | I'm using the Androderm Patch (5mg). Has anyone on this board used both the Gel and the Patch? If so, which worked better? My Side effect has been my allergies are coming back. When my testosterone level was low (230), my allergies went away. A doctor should research this connection. | Before taking androgel, no matter how much I worked out, I would stll be fat. This was not the case when my testosterone level was normal. Now that my tesosterone level is coming back, so is my muscle tone. My sex drive is returning, and I'm not as anxious as I was without the Androgel. However, I feel like I am just treating the symptom. I would like to find out the underlying cause for the drop in testosterone level (pituary tumor?) | M | 45 | 7 days | 11/4/2007 | 5 | depression/no energy/zero sex drive | Other than a little testicle shrinkage, none whatsoever | This was a miracle drug for me. I have tons of energy, my sex drive is back and I am finally happy. I never remember feeling this good and positive in my life. I would encourage any male who has been diagnosed with depression to get your 'T' levels checked! No more Paxil, Lexapro, or Cymbalta for me! | M | 38 | 6 months | 9/29/2008 | 5 | Hypogonadism from brain tumor | Mild acne, testicular atrophy | M | 57 | 4 years 81 daily | 4/6/2014 | 5 | 1 1/2 years | trouble sleeping if take it too late | you have to pry out my hands. miracle drug i was very low below 100 now normal is 800 | M | 63 | 1.5 years 7.5gm 1X day | 5/18/2014 | 5 | Low T and energy | This was a godsend for me. I now have a very healthy sexual drive and great energy. I've not experienced any of the side effects mentioned here. | Love it!!!! | M | 52 | 2 years 2 pumps | 11/22/2014 | 5 | Hypogonadism | Testicular Atrophy. | Other than the Atrophy issue this med has greatly improved my quality of life. My sex drive has returned. Mental functions (function!) energy improved. Anxiety issues have gone away. I am a very happy patient! | M | 46 | 13 months | 1/11/2006 | 5 | Low Testosterone | No problems | Recommend | M | 35 | 90 days | 3/31/2005 | 5 | hypogonadism | I am taking Testim by the pharmacutical company called Auxilium. Its the same drug as androgel, the side effects I experienced was increased body hair, from being smooth, to now having hair everywhere! | My Doctor thinks that I had been testosterone challenged since puberty since my secondary sex characteristics did not occur until my testosterone levels went to normal range. I had always had a low libido, which now its excellent! My voice dropped an octive or two, my irritablitly and mood swings are a thing of the past, as well, my skin is still pretty much wrinkle free, there are studies being done relating to aging and testosterone. I look much younger for my 57 yrs, and I have been on the testosterone gel for about ten years. It saved my life! | M | 57 | 10 years | 12/30/2008 | 5 | hypogonadism | Flush feeling shortly after application | Awesome stuff, sex drive is back. Morning erections have returned. | M | 43 | 6 months | 8/26/2008 | 5 | Opiate-Induced Hypogonadism | Possible slight testicular atrophy, aggressiveness and irritability at doses above 7.5g (75mg). | When it dawned upon me that I hadn't even THOUGHT of sex in a year...I realzed there was a problem. Testosterone levels from 84 to well wititn the normal range, now have about 85% Sexual Function back. Other medications I use keep this from 100% though (Seroquel/Risperdal, Paxil, Methadone) | M | 26 | 1 years | 5/27/2006 | 5 | Andropause | No side effects,,,just improvements | Prior to using Androgel, I was tired all the time, had no sex drive, and had difficulty maintaining erections. After using Androgel, all fatigue is gone, my sex drive has returned, no problems with erections, and absolutely no anxiety. My quality of life has sky-rocketed. | M | 42 | 1 years | 7/14/2006 | 5 | low t and depression | no side effects. | Androgel was a life changer for me. Eliminated my depression and raised my t levels to where they always should have been.My sex life improved tremendously and had alot more energy.I am 59 now and my insurance just stopped paying for my medicine. I cannot afford it so I stopped it last week. I feel terrible now and all of my symptoms have returned. | M | 59 | 7 years 10gm 1X day | 5/22/2012 | 5 | Low T | None negative - all positive. | Recently tested for the first time. I am age 50. My testosterone was 220-240! Very low. Have suffered from depression, moodiness, low energy, low libido,some ED, wasting body strength for the last year. Am on Cymbalta 60mg/day with added 10mg Deplin (methyl folic acid). Started Androgel four days ago. Incredible! Sleeping better, clear mind, muscles and body feel incredibly strong. Have a better sense of well-being. I hope it continues this way, because I feel much much better. And libido is up and penis seems to be responding. | M | 50 | 4 days 1.625% Pum 1X day | 7/29/2012 | 5 | Hypogonadism | Positive side effects only at this time. My sweating/perspiring for no apparent reason has ceased Androgel has also helped me with my battle against depression. Low testosterone can cause and/or contribute to depressive illness. | My doctor prescribed Androgel after I complained repeatedly about sweating/perspiring for no apparent reason. Blood tests indicated very low testosterone level. I was having hot flashes, just like women have during menopause. It's really important to monitor testosterone levels while on Androgel. The effects of too much testosterone can be worse than too little. I also suffer from depression which can be aggravated by too little testosterone in a man's body. Men: If you're suffering from depression, have blood work done to check your testosterone level! | M | 58 | 1 years 25mg 1X day | 4/25/2010 | 5 | Low T | None | I didn't think I was suffering any of the Low T symptoms I read online. My levels tested in the 150 range - which is extremely low apparently. Dr. left it up to me whether to treat or not. I decided to give it a try and I am so glad I did. Around the third day, my energy level and emotional outlook was greatly improved. I'm going to get back in the gym next week. It's been over a year. | M | 45 | 7 days 7.5 1X day | 3/18/2011 | 5 | Confirmed Low T | 3 days after beginning the treatment, I was feeling like a new man... felt 25 instead of 45. I did get some big pimples that went away. This was a life changing experience that has only had fantastic results. I feel like a million $ and my wife love my high libido. | On 4/29/2011 my Total Testosterone was 159.0 ng/dL and my free level was 36.4 pg/mL - my Urologist looked back and found that I had been under 400 for the past 4 years and under 300 for the past 3 years.... and just continually dropped. I started my Androgel Therapy with the Pump taking 4 pumps a day and in two weeks or so (5/26/2011) I had another blood test... My Total level had jumped to 592.0 ng/dL and the free level was at 175.2 pg/mL. The best part is that I feel like a million bucks and change. I feel like I can conquer the world on most days and I dont worry at all about things that would have normally made me anxious and severely depressed (suicidal). I had moderate sleep apnea, which went away in about 3-4 days and I found that I began dreaming almost every night, which I hadnt done in years! The little stuff like wanting to stretch after a good nights sleep... amazing. The foggy memory was gone in a week or so and was back to my old self. My Libido went off the charts in 3 days and was at my wife constantly! She loves it! It seems like my prostate began working again since my ejaculate volume began to increase... it was down to almost 0, pre therapy... that took time to come back... so to speak. My erections got moderately better, but still am needing some Viagra to help a bit... my dr say that I probably wont need the viagra in a few months as the things that went away will come back | M | 45 | 4 months 5mg 1X day | 10/2/2011 | 5 | NEUROSURGERY / HYPOPITUITARY | TEENAGE BODY ACNE. NEW HAIR GROWTH. SECOND PUBERTY, VERY FAST SPREADING MALE PATTERN BALDNESS, MELLOW, MUCH IMPROVED, MENTAL STATE. LOTS OF ENERGY. GREAT BODY TONE, NO ROID RAGE. EXUDING PHEREMONES THAT WOMEN ALWAYS PICK UP. | RAGING ERECTIONS AGAIN. GREAT! NO PROBLEM IF YOU DON'TY MIND BEING 15-20 YEARS OLD AGAIN, WITH ALL THE SIMPLE FOOLISH TRICKS THAT PLAYS ON YOUR MIND. LMAO... I THANK MY ENDO EVERY DAY FOR THIS DRUG. | M | 57 | 6 years | 11/8/2009 | 5 | Low testosterone | None | Feel great. Sex drive is back. Old doc put me on Zoloft, new doc (1 year ago) checked by testoterone levels, found to be only in the 120s (should be 300+ for my age). 2 months later, I was off the Zoloft, all depression gone, no longer tired, blood sugar normal, and I lost 30 pounds with no chnage in diet or exercise! | M | 33 | 1 years | 7/12/2005 |
ANDROGEL (TESTOSTERONE): This medicated gel contains testosterone. It is used for hormone replacement in men who are not able to produce enough testosterone (e.g., hypogonadism). This medication is absorbed through the skin, enters your bloodstream, and helps your body reach normal testosterone levels. Testosterone helps the body to develop and maintain the male sexual characteristics (masculinity), such as a deep voice and body hair. It also helps to maintain muscle and prevent bone loss, and is necessary for natural sexual ability/desire. This drug should not be used by women. FDA Approval Date: 2000-02-28 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)