Compare Androgel vs Testim

Compare Androgel

vs Testim

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

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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 Testim

Testim 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Androgel and Testim Treat 19 Conditions in Common

Surgical Removal of Both Testicles - Bilateral Orchiectomy is treated by both Androgel and Testim.

Deficient Activity of Testes or Ovaries due to Chemotherapy - Chemotherapy-Induced Hypogonadism is treated by both Androgel and Testim.

Primary Testicular Failure due to Torsion of Both Testis - Primary Hypogonadism due to Bilateral Torsion is treated by both Androgel and Testim.

Deficient Activity of the Testis - Male Hypogonadism is treated by both Androgel and Testim.

Undescended Testicle - Cryptorchidism is treated by both Androgel and Testim.

Pituitary Hormone Deficiency - Pituitary Insufficiency is treated by both Androgel and Testim.

Absence of Testicles - Bilateral Anorchia is treated by both Androgel and Testim.

Primary Testicular Failure due to Inflammation of Testis - Primary Hypogonadism due to Orchitis is treated by both Androgel and Testim.

Deficiency of Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone - LHRH Deficiency is treated by both Androgel and Testim.

Rare X Chromosome Abnormality - Klinefelter Syndrome - Klinefelter's Syndrome is treated by both Androgel and Testim.

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.

Testim has 17 Condition Contraindications

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

Testim Transdermal Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

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

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

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Testim.

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

Relative Contraindications

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

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

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Testim.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Testim.

Contraindication Warnings

Cardiac Disease - Heart Disease is a contraindication of Testim.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Testim.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Testim.

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

Edema - Visible Water Retention is a contraindication of Testim.

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

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

Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Testim.

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

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.

Testim - 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.

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.