From FDA reports: Androgel and Pulmonary hypertension

This is a study of Pulmonary hypertension among people who take Androgel. The study analyzes: the time on Androgel when people have Pulmonary hypertension, age of these people, the severity of Pulmonary hypertension, how they recovered, and common conditions and drugs used besides Androgel. In total 3,713 Androgel users are studied. The study is created by eHealthMe based on reports from FDA and is updated regularly.

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Androgel

Androgel has active ingredients of testosterone. It is used in testosterone, hypogonadism male, blood testosterone decreased, hypogonadism, hormone levels. Commonly reported side effects of Androgel include fatigue, blood testosterone decreased, weakness, breathing difficulty, nausea.

Pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension has been reported by people with primary pulmonary hypertension, depression, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, multiple myeloma.

On May, 25, 2013: 3,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Androgel. Among them, 16 people (0.43%) have Pulmonary Hypertension.

Time on Androgel when people have Pulmonary hypertension * :

Age of people who have Pulmonary hypertension when taking Androgel * :

Severity of Pulmonary hypertension when taking Androgel ** :

How people recovered from Pulmonary hypertension ** :

Top conditions involved for these people * :

1. Thalassaemia (3 people, 18.75%)
2. Iron overload (2 people, 12.50%)
3. Pain (2 people, 12.50%)
4. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (2 people, 12.50%)
5. Osteoporosis (2 people, 12.50%)

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Top co-used drugs for these people * :

1. Lasix (7 people, 43.75%)
2. Aspirin (6 people, 37.50%)
3. Digoxin (5 people, 31.25%)
4. Vitamin d (5 people, 31.25%)
5. Lorazepam (4 people, 25.00%)

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* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

** Reports from social media are used.

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On eHealthMe, Androgel (testosterone) is often used for testosterone. Find out below the conditions Androgel is used for, how effective it is, and any alternative drugs that you can use to treat those same conditions.

What is Androgel used for and how effective is it:

• Androgel is used in:
  • Testosterone
  • Hypogonadism male
  • Blood testosterone decreased
  • Hypogonadism
  • Blood testosterone abnormal

Other drugs that are used to treat the same conditions:

• Androgel alternatives:
  • Testosterone (12 drugs)
  • Hypogonadism male (7 drugs)
  • Blood testosterone decreased (3 drugs)
  • Hypogonadism (4 drugs)
  • Blood testosterone abnormal (1 drug)

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• Pulmonary Hypertension

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NOTE: The study is based on active ingredients and brand name. Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are NOT considered.

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