Androgel and Polycythaemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Polycythaemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Androgel (testosterone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Testim, and have Blood testosterone decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Polycythaemia 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 Polycythaemia?

Polycythaemia (proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells increases) is found to be associated with 278 drugs and 448 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Polycythaemia.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

25,097 people reported to have side effects when taking Androgel.
Among them, 95 people (0.38%) have Polycythaemia.

Among these 95 people:

How long have people been on Androgel when they have Polycythaemia? *

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

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Androgel? *

What are other side effects people have besides Polycythaemia? *

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 15 people, 15.79%
High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 13.68%
Depression: 9 people, 9.47%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 8 people, 8.42%
Red Blood Cell Count Increased: 8 people, 8.42%
Chest Pain: 8 people, 8.42%
Transient Ischaemic Attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow)): 7 people, 7.37%
Haemoglobin Increased: 7 people, 7.37%
Haematocrit Increased: 7 people, 7.37%
Heart Disease: 7 people, 7.37%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Blood Testosterone Decreased: 26 people, 27.37%
High Blood Pressure: 19 people, 20.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 11 people, 11.58%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 7.37%
Indigestion: 5 people, 5.26%
Back Pain: 5 people, 5.26%
Erection Problems: 5 people, 5.26%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 5 people, 5.26%
Depression: 4 people, 4.21%
Diabetes: 3 people, 3.16%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Polycythaemia (448 conditions)

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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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