Androderm and Weight gain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight gain is reported as a side effect among people who take Androderm (testosterone), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Effexor, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight gain when taking Androderm. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,045 people who have side effects when taking Androderm from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Androderm?

Androderm has active ingredients of testosterone. It is often used in testosterone. eHealthMe is studying from 4,115 Androderm users. Check the latest studies of Androderm.

What is Weight gain?

Weight gain is found to be associated with 3,330 drugs and 3,969 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight gain.

On Jan, 23, 2026

4,045 people reported to have side effects when taking Androderm.
Among them, 29 people (0.72%) have Weight gain.

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Androderm when they have Weight gain? *

What is the gender of people who have Weight gain when taking Androderm? *

female: 3.57 %
male: 96.43 %

What is the age of people who have Weight gain when taking Androderm? *

What are other drugs people take besides Androderm? *

Effexor: 9 people, 31.03%
Morphine: 7 people, 24.14%
Claritin: 5 people, 17.24%
Wellbutrin: 5 people, 17.24%
Lipitor: 5 people, 17.24%
Androgel: 5 people, 17.24%
Lamictal: 4 people, 13.79%
Crestor: 3 people, 10.34%
Nasonex: 3 people, 10.34%
Flonase Allergy Relief: 3 people, 10.34%

What are other side effects people have besides Weight gain? *

Pain: 18 people, 62.07%
Weight Decreased: 16 people, 55.17%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 16 people, 55.17%
Stress And Anxiety: 14 people, 48.28%
Diarrhea: 13 people, 44.83%
Rashes (redness): 13 people, 44.83%
High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 44.83%
Pain In Extremity: 13 people, 44.83%
Hormone Level Abnormal: 12 people, 41.38%
Injection Site Discoloration: 12 people, 41.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acromegaly (body produces too much growth hormone, leading to excess growth of body tissues): 12 people, 41.38%
Blood Testosterone Increased: 12 people, 41.38%
Depression: 12 people, 41.38%
High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 24.14%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 20.69%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 17.24%
Hypersensitivity: 4 people, 13.79%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 10.34%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 10.34%
Seborrheic Dermatitis (a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp): 3 people, 10.34%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Eslami Shahrbabaki M, Nasirian M, Eslami Shahrbabaki P, "Extreme Weight Gain due to Short-term Use of Low-dose Propranolol", Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2015 Jan .
Eslami Shahrbabaki M, Nasirian M, Eslami Shahrbabaki P, "Extreme Weight Gain due to Short-term Use of Low-dose Propranolol", Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on testosterone (the active ingredients of Androderm) and Androderm (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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