AndroGel and Fatigue: What Users Say

• jgu...
• June 26, 2015

For Hypogonadism, Male "Just so you guys know it's NOT total testosterone that you need to be worried about, but rather it's your FREE testosterone that really matters. You need to see if your free test is in the normal range. You could have a total testosterone of 1200, but if your free test is lower than normal, you'll feel like crap. Low energy, low libido, can't gain muscle, etc. On the other hand, if you had a total testosterone of say only 400, but your FREE testosterone is in a good normal range, you'll feel great all around. Everyone talks about TOTAL Testosterone, but it's the FREE unbound testosterone you need to really worry about. Total testosterone is pretty much meaningless in the energy, libido, muscle department, whereas FREE testosterone takes care of the energy, libido, muscle department."

• Dal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2019

For Hypogonadism, Male "I've been on and off AndroGel for over 20 years now. Having had other health issues, I ignored my symptoms of low T for the last two years. My fatigue was quite heavy, I had night sweats that drenched me nightly and rarely a sexual thought. My number was 114.50. Very low. I felt the effects of AndroGel that very same day. I actually had a sexual thought about six hours after applying the gel, and I did not have the night sweats on the very first night. To say I am pleased is an understatement. I'm looking forward to more energy, a pleasant mood, and a clearer mind of thought. I'm very grateful for this medication. The V.A. paid fully for this medication."

• Woo...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 13, 2019

For Hypogonadism, Male "I am 70 years old and have taken AndroGel 1.62 for approximately 7 years. It has worked well for me, less fatigue, higher drive, less ED symptoms. The only issue I have is the cost. I am on Medicare and have a Medicare insurance supplement plan. Even with this coverage, the cost has averaged +/- $200 a month. I read a few months ago that several generics will be on the market soon, so cost issues will hopefully be a thing of the past."

• Anonymous
• December 1, 2010

For Hypogonadism, Male "Initially, I had injections for a few years. It raised the red blood cell count significantly. Did not find a significant improvement with the use. T levels were below normal levels, and injections brought levels to 'normal.' Started using AndroGel a few years ago. Initially, 6 applications daily, then tweaking down and up to bring the red blood count to within a safe range. Had improved T levels with AndroGel. However, lacking sex drive, lack of energy, being tired, and not much improvement with erection. In short, a mixed feeling about its use."

• PJa...
• December 30, 2019

For Hypogonadism, Male "Due to Dr. recommendation, I stopped injection testosterone and did 2 packets of 1.62% AndroGel. After 6 weeks, I had zero energy. I went from a low testosterone level of 295 at the start to a staggering 95 in these 6 weeks."

• Lea...
• June 9, 2013

For Hypogonadism, Male "Used once, I say fatigue is gone. I'm looking forward to the other results, in a timely manner, of course."