Generic Name: AndroGel for Hypogonadism, Male (testosterone)
AndroGel for Hypogonadism, Male Reviews
"I'm a 35-year-old male, and I had no idea that lack of testosterone could have such an effect on the body. While my sex drive was on the low side, that was not the major problem. I had been put on various antidepressants over many years. However, my low testosterone level was the real culprit. I would advise all men who have depression issues to have their testosterone levels checked."
"Within a week, I noticed I had more energy to just get stuff done. Tasks at work, hobbies, errands - I just have more energy to get out of bed and do stuff. Then my shriveled up penis went back to its normal, soft 4 inches. After another week or so, I was able to get my normal 8-inch erection again. I don't know what guys did before this medicine was invented. I would have had to get out a magnifying glass. All of a sudden, I now feel like I need to do something about the beer belly, and working out feels like it is worth the effort again. Androgel is like the fountain of youth."
"I've been on AndroGel for 6 weeks now and have experienced a remarkable turnaround in my energy, stamina, body strength, muscle definition, clear-mindedness, and mega-intensified libido. Now, I can't see myself getting along without it and don't plan to. Now I know what it feels like to get my life back again and would consider this medicine nothing less than a miracle."
"I have been using AndroGel pump since July 2008. The first few months, I noticed no changes in my mood, motivation, or sexual interest. The urologist had to adjust the dose a few times to achieve the right blood levels of testosterone. Once this was achieved, I have been feeling great. I noticed a big difference in my sex drive (almost a night and day difference from day one). Lately, my muscle mass has been increasing, almost like being on steroids. I do quite a bit of manual labor, and my arms have gotten huge. I have lost just about all of the spare fat around my waist, and my mood has been right on track with how I was when I was younger. I'm so glad I had the motivation to seek help when I did."
"Just so you guys know it's NOT total testosterone that you need to be worried about, but rather it's your FREE testosterone that really matters. You need to see if your free test is in the normal range. You could have a total testosterone of 1200, but if your free test is lower than normal, you'll feel like crap. Low energy, low libido, can't gain muscle, etc. On the other hand, if you had a total testosterone of say only 400, but your FREE testosterone is in a good normal range, you'll feel great all around. Everyone talks about TOTAL Testosterone, but it's the FREE unbound testosterone you need to really worry about. Total testosterone is pretty much meaningless in the energy, libido, muscle department, whereas FREE testosterone takes care of the energy, libido, muscle department."
"Been using for 2 years. Overall, it does what it's supposed to. At 52, I was just feeling out of it. Tired all the time, loss of energy, spare tire weight gain, and some erectile dysfunction. Tested at 278. Started with shots, and AndroGel combined, then just AndroGel for the last year. The shots were far more effective and cheaper, but my T levels would go way up then way down before the next shot. The gel keeps it steady. I have lost a lot of waistline, don't need naps anymore, and sex life is back to what it was in my 30s."
"First and foremost you need to see a specialist. Note that with the introduction of outside or additional testosterone, your natural production can slow down or shut down. This is why you need HCG. HCG keeps your natural testosterone production even with the introduction of extra testosterone. Also, a good estrogen blocker pill is recommended to keep testosterone from aromatizing into estrogen. To sum it up, you need all of the following: 1. AndroGel 2. HCG - keeps natural testosterone producing 3. Anastrozole Pills - Stops Testosterone from being converted to Estrogen"
"The first day I was on this medicine, I didn't think about it until a few people at work said I seemed more energetic than usual. When I got home, my wife said that not once that evening did I say how tired I was. I then realized that I wasn't as tired as usual and felt like doing something other than sit on the couch. I have been on the medicine for 3 weeks, and this 50-year-old feels 30 again. The best way to describe how I felt before it was like I was in a fog and walking through corn syrup. That is gone, and I feel great."
"I have been using testosterone gel for over 4 months. I started with Testim but could not stand the smell. I got my doctor to prescribe AndroGel and found it to be way nicer to apply. It does not leave a sticky residue like Testim and is completely odorless. I am in my early 50s and I had previously been on antidepressants for about 2 years. I find that I am feeling a lot better taking AndroGel both mentally and physically. I go to the gym 4 or 5 days a week and I feel stronger than I have in years. As far as sex and libido, I cannot believe the difference that AndroGel has made. Absolutely fantastic."
"I'm 20 years old. 6 months ago, I did two testosterone tests, and it was below 20 mg. Yeah, 20 mg. My doctor put me on AndroGel 1.62%, 2 pumps a day. After 6 months, I feel a lot better. I have erections now. I gained muscles and hair all over my body. I started to grow a little beard, and I feel that I have better energy. I don't have depression anymore. My libido became very high. I went to my doctor last week to check my testosterone that I did. My testosterone levels now are 1090 mg. He was surprised and told me to reduce to 1 pump a day. And yes, my voice became very deep."
"The first thing I noticed was that my shirts were fitting better, they weren't so tightly fitting anymore. So I weighed myself and I was surprised to see that I had lost 15-17 pounds in the 2-3 months I had been on the AndroGel. It took about 2-3 months to find my actual dose. I have noticed way better muscle tone, specially in my chest, shoulders & arms. I am also wearing jeans and shorts more comfortably, they don't fit so tight anymore and don't hurt around my waistline from being so tight. I'm back down to a size 32, much more solid & defined looking and feeling. Lost weight in my neck & face, lost that round looking face, now I have a square jawline and thinner, manlier face. I am able to think more clearly. More solid and longer lasting erections."
"I got this after having some trouble performing and just not feeling as good as I used to. As a 91-year-old, I don't get around like I used to, but the AndroGel brought me back to life in many ways. I feel so much better after taking the 1% gel. I feel like I was back in the '40s again!"
"I had been diagnosed with very low testosterone levels. Just lacked interest in sex and enjoyment of life. My GP referred me to a hormone specialist and my levels came back as 6.2 nmol/L. I was shown I needed testosterone replacement therapy, and a pump was waiting for me. The gel had great effect within a month or so. My partner noticed I became more interested in sex and just happier in myself. I am on testosterone for the rest of my life, which I'm happy about."
"For 9 months I struggled with anxiety, depression, foggy brain, fatigue, low sex drive, loss of morning erections, and general feeling of malaise. Doctor tested my T and came back at 251. I was referred to an endocrinologist and he retested and came back at 189. Prescribed AndroGel 1.62% on a 2-month trial and it has been amazing. Within 4-5 days, I noticed that the 'crashes' that I used to experience daily for 4-5 hours now only lasted 30-60 minutes. After 4 weeks of treatment, the daily crashes have disappeared. My sex drive is coming back, still not where it should be but I'm optimistic that I'll get there. I have a follow-up appointment in a month and I'm looking forward to finding out my levels!"
"So if you go to a 'compounding pharmacy,' they can make you a 1.62% generic (since they only make 1% in generic). Name brand AndroGel 1.62% Walgreens quoted me $750 in September 2018. Generic 1% was $450 without any coupons, which you can find online. The compound pharmacy made me a 1.62% pump gel and charged me $35. Yes, only $35 cash for a 30-day supply."
"Have used pump for a year and a half. Used packets for six months before that. Prefer the pump. Works well and I feel better. Have gotten back muscle mass, better outlook on life in general, and can feel sexual again. Only negative is that testicles are smaller and softer since they no longer have to produce testosterone, but they don't bother me otherwise."
"Two years ago, the doc recommended Clomid, a pill that is not FDA-approved for low testosterone. My number at age 37 was 191. At age 39, my T number was 121. First, I attempted Chinese herbal medicine, which worked, but it was a hassle to drink two teas daily forever. Then I tried hCG, it worked, I lost weight, but it cost $150/month for daily (self) injections. The doc recommended AndroGel - HUGE difference. I have erections again, this time I don’t care if it shows! I can masturbate again. Sex drive balances out, but for now, I apply one packet per upper arm daily. Mood level has increased, and energy is back. Foggy brain gone. It’s like now wearing glasses, life is so much more clear! Not as depressed anymore. What helps the AndroGel absorb is: first, wipe down the application area with an alcohol wipe. Then apply. I wasn’t doing this the first four weeks and was only applying one packet. T absorbs better, and I feel normal again. It’s embarrassing at any age for a man not to have equipment that doesn’t work."
"I have been on the medicine for just about 3 years now, and it has really turned my life around. I am 47. I use the minimum dose. T went from 150 to 700 after just 6 months and maintains there regularly. One thing I do to help it work better is apply lotion 1 hour after using it every day. Turns out JAMA had an article that showed applying lotion or suntan lotion increased efficacy of absorption by 14-18%. I suggest this for those who are not getting desirable results. I get blood tested every 6 months, which is good in my opinion."
"I have been on AndroGel for approximately 5 months. I was tested for low testosterone after going around 10 years with low to no libido. I tested at 156 even though I get regular exercise. I am around 20 to 30 lbs overweight. My doctor initially put me on 2 packets of the stronger dosage, and I noticed I was feeling stronger but still no libido. After 2 months, I got testosterone tested again and it was a little over 200. Doctor put me on 3 pumps of the stronger gel, and I have mixed results... erections almost to the point of annoyance (very rare before taking gel) when I am sleeping, but libido still not really there. I haven't seen any weight loss, but I may have gained some muscle. My doc is going to test me again after 3 months on 3 pumps and will see what my level is."
"Had low energy, and sex drive was about gone. 26 years old and am on an opiate blocker called Suboxone. Suboxone kills your testosterone. If I would have known that, I would have never gotten on it. I’m getting close to getting off Suboxone. Been clean for a few years now. I would suggest this opiate blocker be used for short-term use only. Anyway, about a year ago I tested my T level, and it was 280 ng. I decided to get on AndroGel and just got my levels tested, and now it’s 660 ng. I’ve been on the gel for about a year, and especially in the last month, my sex drive has gone up drastically. I get sick of seeing negative comments saying topical creams do not work. These are false blanket statements. Maybe for a lot of people, cream doesn’t work, but for me, it works. I would suggest anyone over the age of 18 test their T levels. I’ve talked with friends who had PTSD and have been suicidal, and TRT saved their life."
"I'm 28, never used opiates or steroids, and had a T level of 84. 84! 2.5 months later, using 2 pumps a day of 1.62%, and I was feeling pretty good. Harder erections, higher sex drive, easier time in the gym. T levels came in at 524. My endocrinologist just raised me to 3 pumps a day, and I'm excited."
"I have been on AndroGel for two months now and I can say this is the best I have felt in the last 5 years. I feel like I am 20 years old again. Not 53 anymore. My T count was at 101. I had no drive whatsoever. Now, 2 months on AndroGel, and I am up to 780 count and still going up. Better body tone, more muscle mass, belly fat going away. I have lost over 15 lbs in 2 months. And I have more energy than I know what to do with. And the wife has no complaints whatsoever."
"I'm a 46-year-old man and just wanted to add my experience with AndroGel. I admittedly used certain things in the past that caused my natural testosterone levels to be low. I was put on AndroGel, and several things happened. I got my appetite back, I had normal energy levels again, and wound/body recovery started to get back to normal again. It, for me, was felt within the first two weeks, but not everyone responds that quickly, it usually takes over a month from what I'm told. For men who have a close to or normal level, you won't suddenly notice some huge change, the gel doesn't shoot your level up like injections, it is a more stable type of delivery if taken as directed. If your blood test shows low T, and like me, you felt you had no energy all the time, would recover from any injury slower than you did in the past, give the gel a try and give it a month and see how you are doing. It was a lifesaver for me."
"I've been on and off AndroGel for over 20 years now. Having had other health issues, I ignored my symptoms of low T for the last two years. My fatigue was quite heavy, I had night sweats that drenched me nightly and rarely a sexual thought. My number was 114.50. Very low. I felt the effects of AndroGel that very same day. I actually had a sexual thought about six hours after applying the gel, and I did not have the night sweats on the very first night. To say I am pleased is an understatement. I'm looking forward to more energy, a pleasant mood, and a clearer mind of thought. I'm very grateful for this medication. The V.A. paid fully for this medication."
"After one year of an average of 25 mg a day, at 72 years old, I have decent energy, great erections, and my weight has stayed at 155 lbs. It's still a good plan to keep Viagra, Levitra, etc., on hand. I find that it causes pain in my arm muscles, so I must stay on one pump, on my abdomen. Don't overuse, age is age."
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