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Compare Androgel vs. Striant

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  • Testosterone gel
    Testosterone oral tablet
  • Testosterone gel
    Testosterone oral tablet

  • Summary of Androgel vs. Striant

    Summary for Testosterone replacement
    Prescription only

    Testosterone gel is used to treat low testosterone in adult males. It's convenient to use because you only have to apply it to your skin once a day. But compared to other forms of testosterone, there's a higher risk of exposing others to the medication through skin-to-skin contact.

    Summary for Testosterone replacement

    The testosterone oral tablet is used to treat low testosterone in adult males. It's no longer available in the United States because it was discontinued.

  • Indications of Androgel vs. Striant

    Indications for
    •Low testosterone (hypogonadism)
    Indications for

  • Pros and Cons of Androgel vs. Striant

    Pros and Const for Testosterone replacement
    Pros
    •Works well to replace testosterone in your body
    •Applied once a day to your skin, so it's easy to use
    •Available in tubes, packets, or as a pump
    •Some brand names are available as lower-cost generics
    Cons
    •Can cause skin irritation
    •Need to avoid skin-to-skin transfer to other people
    •Need to wait hours before you can shower, swim, or bathe
    •Have to follow specific instructions on where and how it can be applied
    Pros and Const for Testosterone replacement
    Pros
    Cons

  • Common Side Effects of Androgel vs. Striant

    Common Side Effects for
    •Skin irritation
    •Skin rash
    •Itchiness
    •High red blood cell count
    •Enlarged prostate
    •Acne
    Common Side Effects for

  • Warnings of Androgel vs. Striant

    Common Side Effects for
    •Early puberty or development of male features
    •High red blood cell count and blood clots
    •Heart attack and stroke
    •Potential for misuse, addiction, and dependency
    •Worsening symptoms of enlarged prostate and prostate cancer
    •Liver problems
    •Swelling in the arms and legs (edema)
    •Breathing problems during sleep (sleep apnea)
    •High calcium in the blood
    Common Side Effects for

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