Compare Androgel vs. Fortesta
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.
Fortesta (testosterone) is a convenient topical form of testosterone hormone replacement, but it can be spread to another person if skin-to-skin contact occurs.
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.
- Fortesta (testosterone) is an effective and convenient form of testosterone.
- It is easily used. You apply it to your thighs like a lotion.
- Putting Fortesta (testosterone) on your thighs makes it less likely that you'll transfer the medication to other people around you.
- Fortesta (testosterone) is available as a cheaper generic form.
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.
- You have to wait at least 2 hours after applying Fortesta (testosterone) before you can swim or bathe, otherwise your body won't absorb the full amount of the medication.
- Fortesta (testosterone) does not need to be dose adjusted if you have liver or kidney problems.
Used for
- Metastatic breast cancer
- Delayed puberty
- Hypogonadism
- Hypogonadism
Dosage forms
- Gel
- Gel
Price
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$229.30
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Side effects
5possible side effects
- Increased PSA levels11%
- Emotional lability3%
- High blood pressure2%
- Increased hematocrit or hemoglobin2%
- Skin reactions2%
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
- Virilization from secondary exposure
- 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