Androgel

Solvay | Androgel (Medication)

Desc:

AndroGel/testosterone gel is a daily testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) that can help bring your T levels back to normal with daily use. The recommended starting dose of AndroGel is 5 g daily (preferably in the morning). ...

Side Effect:

Less common adverse reactions may include:amnesia, anxiety, discolored hair, dizziness, dry skin, hirsutism, hostility, impaired urination, paresthesia, penis disorder, peripheral edema, sweating, and vasodilation. Six patients (4%) in this trial had adverse events that led to discontinuation of AndroGel. These events included:cerebral hemorrhage, convulsion (neither of which were considered related to AndroGel administration), depression, sadness, memory loss, elevated prostate specific antigen, and hypertension.

Seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. ...

Precaution:

Before using this medicine inform your doctor if you have any type of allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as soy), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.

Inappropriate changes in genital size or development of pubic hair or libido in children, or changes in body hair distribution, significant increase in acne, or other signs of virilization in adult women should be brought to the attention of a physician and the possibility of secondary exposure to testosterone gel should also be brought to the attention of a physician.

Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have:male breast cancer, prostate cancer. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:liver problems, prostate problems (e. g. , enlarged prostate or BPH), heart problems, kidney problems, diabetes, high cholesterol level, difficulty breathing during sleep (apnea), high blood pressure, bone cancer.

If you are going to have an MRI test, notify testing personnel that you are using this patch. Serious burns may occur during MRI tests because of the aluminum contained in these patches. It should be removed just before the MRI test or consult your doctor for specific instructions. ...