Why ANDROGEL* (Testosterone ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of ANDROGEL: satisfied (average rating score: 3.41)
(based on 93 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** ANDROGEL
(reported on Ask a Patient)
Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
---|---|---|
1 | Hypogonadism* | 16 |
2 | Secondary hypogonadism | 2 |
3 | Delayed puberty | 1 |
4 | Female sexual dysfunction | 1 |
5 | Andropause | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of ANDROGEL **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
---|---|---|
1 | Pain* | 8 |
2 | Weight increased | 7 |
3 | Anxiety* | 7 |
4 | Pruritus | 7 |
5 | Hair growth abnormal | 7 |
6 | Acne | 6 |
7 | Anger | 5 |
8 | Depression | 5 |
9 | Insomnia | 5 |
10 | Fluid retention | 5 |
11 | Hyperhidrosis | 4 |
12 | Menstruation irregular | 4 |
13 | Libido increased | 4 |
14 | Psychotic disorder | 4 |
15 | Loss of libido | 4 |
16 | Energy increased | 4 |
17 | Fatigue* | 4 |
18 | Headache | 3 |
19 | Hot flush | 3 |
20 | Testicular atrophy | 3 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for ANDROGEL
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Testosterone (Vogelxo, Testoderm tts, Testopel, Sustanon, Pantestone, Natesto, Andriol, Testosterone gel, Androtop, Fortesta, Testoderm, Restandol, Androgel, Testosterone, Androderm, Striant, Axiron, Testim)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com