AndroGel and Hot Flashes: What Users Say

• kev...
• October 20, 2011

For Hypogonadism, Male "I'm a 27-year-old male who uses Fentanyl for chronic pain, and as a result, my testosterone dropped to 178. Aside from the obvious sexual dysfunctions from having low testosterone, I was constantly BURNING UP hot all the time, even with the AC down to 64 degrees! These hot flashes stopped within a week of me starting treatment, and my sexual functions improved dramatically. After a month, my testosterone was 544, better, but still not where I'd like it, so I'm going to ask for the 7.5 mg dose. I also have type 1 diabetes with insulin resistance, and the AndroGel definitely helped the insulin resistance. This medicine looks and smells just like hand sanitizer and is very easy to use. The fumes can be pretty strong, but I got used to it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 29, 2013

For Hypogonadism, Male "I'm back with AndroGel packet (1 in the morning) after stopping the medication 2 years ago due to elevated liver count and negative side effects. I'm now 50 and was diagnosed at 200 count a few months ago and decided to try it once again. I am no longer dealing with hot flashes, depression, and mood swings - this cured me. However, I have enlarged breasts, slight weight gain, swollen ankles, and not sleeping as well. Back to the Dr. next week to discuss options. Overall satisfied but may need to adjust script somehow."

• nhr...
• September 16, 2011

For Hypogonadism, Male "I am 44 years old, and I suffer from low testosterone levels due to the removal of an undescended testicle in 2009. I began with injectable testosterone in November 2010, but my doctor has switched me to AndroGel, which I apply to my shoulders and stomach area as instructed. I have noticed a very positive change in my energy, and also, I do not have any more hot flashes, mood swings, or tears like I had been experiencing due to levels dropping between scheduled injections. AndroGel is one of the best medicines on the market, and I would highly recommend that any men suffering from the effects of low testosterone talk to their doctor. If it works for you, it is well worth trying. You won't believe how your energy and stamina will increase."

• Kin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2017

For Hypogonadism, Male "My testosterone was 153, and on the second test was 125. The doctor started me on two pumps a day, and after 90 days, it was 194. The only change was my atomic hot flashes had stopped. They were really bad, and after the flash, I would freeze in my soaked clothes. So now it has changed to bad night sweats. I do not feel the heat but wake up covered in sweat. I now use four pumps a day, and it has been a week. I know I have to be patient, but if two pumps increased the reading by less than 70, I do not see that four pumps will bring me above 300. I have chronic pain and have to use a lot of opioids every day. This likely caused the problem and continues to fight the testosterone. My pain doctor told me I need to get on with my life as much as possible."

• fre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2021

For Hypogonadism, Male "I have BPH and a T level of 27, as well as a fluctuating PSA at 72 years of age. Dr. put me on AndroGel pump 1.62, 2 pumps a day, and my libido went through the roof. Seemed like I was on overdrive after only a couple of days. Of course, could not get Dr. on the phone, so after 6 weeks, I just stopped the gel. 2 weeks later, the hot flashes returned, and I calmed down again, sort of got used to the level of calm. I heard that my bones could suffer without the T, so maybe I will try one pump a day. I use rubber gloves to apply because I don't want the excess absorption through my hands, and the white powder it leaves is a billboard that I am using something. Fortunately, cost is not a concern, I did not realize how expensive it is, as the VA sends it to me. Does anyone think I should try the one pump a day just as a test? The AndroGel people will not comment on such things for liability reasons. As a close, it does exactly as advertised, but for me, it was, is, too much."