Compare Androgel vs. Aveed
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats low testosterone.
Androgel (testosterone) is a convenient topical form of testosterone hormone replacement for males, but you should be careful that the gel doesn't rub off on others.
Treats low testosterone.
This testosterone injection is a first-choice treatment, but you have to get it in your doctor's office each time.
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2.9/ 5 average rating with 78 reviewsforAveed
Upsides
- Androgel (testosterone) is an effective medication for treating low testosterone levels.
- You put it on like a lotion, so it's very easy to apply.
- It is available as a cheaper, generic form.
- Androgel (testosterone) does not need to be dose adjusted if you have liver or kidney problems.
- A first-choice treatment for low testosterone in men.
- The first two shots are spaced out by a month, then each shot after that is given every 10 weeks.
- Your doctor will give you the shot.
Downsides
- You have to make sure that you cover the area where you place Androgel (testosterone) after it's dry, otherwise it can rub off on people.
- You have to wait at least 2 hours before you shower or swim after putting on Androgel (testosterone), otherwise your body won't absorb the entire amount.
- Your doctor has to give you this shot. You can't do it at home.
- Your doctor has to watch you for 30 minutes after your shot to make sure you don't have problems breathing or get a severe allergic reaction.
- Your doctor has to file paperwork each time you get the shot because of the risks involved.
- Not available as a generic, so it can be expensive.
Used for
- Metastatic breast cancer
- Delayed puberty
- Hypogonadism
- Low testosterone
Dosage forms
- Gel
- Injection
Price
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$227.36
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Reviews
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78 reviews so far
41%
saidit'sworth it
22%
saiditworked well
18%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Aveed (Testosterone Undecanoate Injection)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
5possible side effects
- Increased PSA levels11%
- Emotional lability3%
- High blood pressure2%
- Increased hematocrit or hemoglobin2%
- Skin reactions2%
9possible side effects
- Injection site pain5%
- Prostatic specific antigen increased5%
- Estradiol increased3%
- Hypogonadism3%
- Fatigue2%
- Irritability2%
- Hemoglobin increased2%
- Insomnia2%
- Mood swings2%
Risks and risk factors
- Exposing others to Androgel (testosterone)
- Blood clots
- Swelling in the legs
- Heart disease
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Elevated red blood cell count
- High calcium in the blood
- History of cancer
- Flammability
- Smoking
- Exposure to fire or flames
- Breast tissue changes
- Male
- Changes in sex drive
- Male
- Inability to urinate
- Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy)
- Changes in sperm
- Taking high doses of Aveed (Testosterone Undecanoate Injection)
- Swelling in the legs
- Heart, liver or kidney disease
- High calcium in the blood
- Inability to move
- Cancer
- Liver disease
- Changes in mood
- Changes in blood sugar
- Diabetes
- Changes in blood thinning
- On blood thinners
- Blood clots
- Changes in cholesterol
- Taking medications to lower cholesterol
- Severe allergic reaction | Trouble breathing