Compare Androgel vs Androderm

Compare Androgel

vs Androderm

Compare Androgel to Androderm. To make a decision about Androgel vs Androderm, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Androgel or Androderm

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Uses of Androgel

Androgel is also known by the generic name Testosterone

USES:
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 produce sperm and 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.

Uses of Androderm

Androderm is also known by the generic name Testosterone

USES:
This medicated patch 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 produce sperm and 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.

Androgel and Androderm Have 28 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Continued Painful Erection - Priapism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Absence of Menstrual Periods - Amenorrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Calcium in the Blood - Hypercalcemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Risk of Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Breasts in Males - Gynecomastia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Liver Tissue Death - Hepatic Necrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Bladder Contractions Causing Frequent Passing of Urine - Bladder Irritability is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Irregular Periods - Irregular Menstrual Periods is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Liver Cancer - Malignant Neoplasm of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Prostate - Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Masculinization - Virilism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Microscopic Blood-Filled Cavities in the Liver - Peliosis Hepatis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Cancer of the Prostate Gland - Prostatic Carcinoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Epididymitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Breast Tenderness - Mastalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Low Energy - Fatigue is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Critical Seriousness - Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

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Androgel Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Androderm

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Androderm Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Androgel

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Androgel and Androderm Have 8 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Continued Painful Erection - Priapism is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Absence of Menstrual Periods - Amenorrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Enlarged Breasts in Males - Gynecomastia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Bladder Contractions Causing Frequent Passing of Urine - Bladder Irritability is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Irregular Periods - Irregular Menstrual Periods is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Masculinization - Virilism is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

Breast Tenderness - Mastalgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Androgel and Androderm.

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Androgel Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Androderm

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Androderm Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Androderm

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Androgel and Androderm Treat 0 Conditions in Common

Androgel has 17 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Androgel.

Androgel Transdermal Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Breast Carcinoma in Males - Breast Cancer in a Male Patient is a contraindication of Androgel.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Androgel.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Androgel.

Prostatic Carcinoma - Cancer of the Prostate Gland is a contraindication of Androgel.

Relative Contraindications

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Androgel.

Chronic Pulmonary Disease - Chronic Lung Disease is a contraindication of Androgel.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Androgel.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Androgel.

Contraindication Warnings

Cardiac Disease - Heart Disease is a contraindication of Androgel.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Androgel.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Androgel.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Androgel.

Edema - Visible Water Retention is a contraindication of Androgel.

Gynecomastia - Enlarged Breasts in Males is a contraindication of Androgel.

Hypercalcemia associated with Neoplasm - Increased Calcium in the Blood from Cancer is a contraindication of Androgel.

Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Androgel.

Sleep Apnea - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping is a contraindication of Androgel.

Androderm has 16 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Androderm.

Androderm Transdermal Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Breast Carcinoma in Males - Breast Cancer in a Male Patient is a contraindication of Androderm.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Androderm.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging - MRI Scan is a contraindication of Androderm.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Androderm.

Prostatic Carcinoma - Cancer of the Prostate Gland is a contraindication of Androderm.

Relative Contraindications

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Androderm.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Androderm.

Contraindication Warnings

Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease - Changes Involving Fatty Deposits in the Blood Vessels is a contraindication of Androderm.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Androderm.

Cardiac Disease - Heart Disease is a contraindication of Androderm.

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Androderm.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Androderm.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Androderm.

Edema - Visible Water Retention is a contraindication of Androderm.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Androderm.

Sleep Apnea - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping is a contraindication of Androderm.

Androgel - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of an overdose may include weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, vision problems, or confusion.

Androderm - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, remove the patch. Contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of an overdose may include weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, vision problems, or confusion.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.