Androgel and Enlarged prostate - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Enlarged prostate is reported as a side effect among people who take Androgel (testosterone), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Flomax, and have Blood testosterone decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Enlarged prostate when taking Androgel. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 25,097 people who have side effects when taking Androgel 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 Enlarged prostate?

Enlarged prostate is found to be associated with 834 drugs and 1,399 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Enlarged prostate.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 02, 2026

25,097 people reported to have side effects when taking Androgel.
Among them, 49 people (0.2%) have Enlarged prostate.

Among these 49 people:

How long have people been on Androgel when they have Enlarged prostate? *

What is the age of people who have Enlarged prostate when taking Androgel? *

What are other drugs people take besides Androgel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Enlarged prostate? *

High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 24.49%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 18.37%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 9 people, 18.37%
Pain: 9 people, 18.37%
Weight Loss: 8 people, 16.33%
Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 8 people, 16.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 14.29%
Prostatic Specific Antigen Increased: 6 people, 12.24%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 12.24%
Abdominal Pain: 6 people, 12.24%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Blood Testosterone Decreased: 13 people, 26.53%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 9 people, 18.37%
High Blood Cholesterol: 8 people, 16.33%
Depression: 5 people, 10.20%
Drowsiness: 5 people, 10.20%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 5 people, 10.20%
Growth Hormone Deficiency: 5 people, 10.20%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 10.20%
Hypersensitivity: 5 people, 10.20%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 3 people, 6.12%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Androgel) and Androgel (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).

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