AndroGel and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• M m...
• January 1, 2015

For Hypogonadism, Male "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."

• Sla...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 10, 2012

For Hypogonadism, Male "I am 56 years old. I started out with very low testosterone levels around 150. Once on AndroGel, the level peaked at about 500, which was our goal. At the higher testosterone achieved with 4 pumps, I encountered a large weight gain (not all muscle either). I also experienced an alarming amount of breast enlargement and breast pain behind the nipple. While on AndroGel for only a few months, I experienced an increase in libido and the return of night/morning erections. I also experienced a remarkable increase in muscle strength."

• 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."

• Cap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2024

"I’m 46 years old and had a physical done. Low testosterone. I had been on antidepressants for over a year. No one knew why I was so sad. So my endocrinologist put me on AndroGel 1.62%. It’s only been a month, and the antidepressants are out the window, and I’m actually getting mind-blowing erections again. My sexual interest is back. I feel like I did in my 30s. I did notice an initial weight gain, but I’m going to start the gym tomorrow. Drink plenty of water. This stuff saved my life. And my girlfriend is happy also."