Androgel and Sudafed drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Androgel (testosterone) and Sudafed (pseudoephedrine hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include abdominal pain upper among females and bacterial infection among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Androgel and Sudafed. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 34 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Androgel?

Androgel has active ingredients of testosterone. It is often used in testosterone. eHealthMe is studying from 25,763 Androgel users. Check the latest studies of Androgel.

What is Sudafed?

Sudafed has active ingredients of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. It is often used in nasal congestion. eHealthMe is studying from 12,944 Sudafed users. Check the latest studies of Sudafed.



On Jul, 12, 2026

34 people who take Androgel and Sudafed together, and have interactions are studied.

Androgel and Sudafed drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Androgel and Sudafed, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Abdominal pain upper
  2. Chills (felling of cold)
  3. Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus)
  4. Hepatomegaly (abnormal enlargement of the liver)
  5. Neck pain
  6. Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
  7. Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect)
  8. Shoulder operation
  9. Sleep apnoea syndrome (a sleep-related disorder in which the effort to breathe is diminished or absent)
  10. Surgery

male:

  1. Bacterial infection
  2. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  3. Abdominal wall haematoma (abdominal wall blood clotting)
  4. Adrenal disorder
  5. Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
  6. Anogenital warts
  7. Anxiety
  8. Arteriosclerosis coronary artery (thickening and hardening of arteries- coronary artery)
  9. Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung)
  10. Blood lactate dehydrogenase increased

What are the common drug interactions of Androgel and Sudafed, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Irritable bowel syndrome
  2. Alcohol intolerance
  3. Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
  4. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  5. Back pain
  6. Bacterial infection
  7. Blood pressure increased
  8. Body fat disorder
  9. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
  10. Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body)

40-49:

  1. Dizziness
  2. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  3. Delirium (wild excitement)
  4. Insomnia (sleeplessness)
  5. Vertigo
  6. Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
  7. Bacterial infection
  8. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
  9. Circadian rhythm sleep disorder (family of sleep disorders affecting, among other things, the timing of sleep)
  10. Drug level increased

50-59:

  1. Abdominal wall haematoma (abdominal wall blood clotting)
  2. Adrenal disorder
  3. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  4. Anogenital warts
  5. Anxiety
  6. Arteriosclerosis coronary artery (thickening and hardening of arteries- coronary artery)
  7. Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung)
  8. Back pain
  9. Bacterial infection
  10. Blood lactate dehydrogenase increased

60+:

  1. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  2. Night sweats (sweating in night)
  3. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  4. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  5. Anogenital warts
  6. Anxiety
  7. Aortic valve calcification
  8. Arteriosclerosis coronary artery (thickening and hardening of arteries- coronary artery)
  9. Asthenia (weakness)
  10. Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 8 people, 23.53%
  2. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 8 people, 23.53%
  3. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 7 people, 20.59%
  4. Hiv Infection: 6 people, 17.65%
  5. Blood Testosterone Decreased: 6 people, 17.65%
  6. Cough: 4 people, 11.76%
  7. Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 11.76%
  8. Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 5.88%
  9. Cytomegalovirus Chorioretinitis (infection of choroid and retina of the eye from virus): 2 people, 5.88%
  10. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on testosterone and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Androgel and Sudafed, respectively), and Androgel and Sudafed (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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