Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving AndroGel?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-breast enlargement
-breathing problems
-changes in emotions or moods
-high blood pressure
-signs and symptoms of a blood clot such as chest pain; shortness of breath; pain, swelling, or warmth in the leg
-signs and symptoms of liver injury like dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; light-colored stools; loss of appetite; nausea; right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired; yellowing of the eyes or skin
-swelling of the ankles, feet, hands
-too frequent or persistent erections
-trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-acne
-headache
-skin irritation at site where applied

This list may not describe all possible side effects for AndroGel. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA