Androgel and Muscle strain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Muscle strain is reported as a side effect among people who take Androgel (testosterone), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Aredia, and have Blood testosterone decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Muscle strain 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 Muscle strain?

Muscle strain (an injury to a muscle in which the muscle fibres tear) is found to be associated with 919 drugs and 828 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Muscle strain.

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, 39 people (0.16%) have Muscle strain.

Among these 39 people:

How long have people been on Androgel when they have Muscle strain? *

What is the gender of people who have Muscle strain when taking Androgel? *

female: 15.38 %
male: 84.62 %

What is the age of people who have Muscle strain when taking Androgel? *

What are other drugs people take besides Androgel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Muscle strain? *

Back Pain: 29 people, 74.36%
Weight Decreased: 27 people, 69.23%
Pain: 26 people, 66.67%
Abdominal Pain: 26 people, 66.67%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 26 people, 66.67%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 26 people, 66.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 26 people, 66.67%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 26 people, 66.67%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 24 people, 61.54%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 24 people, 61.54%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 7 people, 17.95%
Blood Testosterone Decreased: 7 people, 17.95%
Injury: 4 people, 10.26%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 5.13%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 5.13%
Erection Problems: 2 people, 5.13%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 1 person, 2.56%
Depression: 1 person, 2.56%
Blood Prolactin Increased: 1 person, 2.56%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 2.56%

* 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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