Compare Depo-Testosterone vs. Androgel
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats low testosterone.
This testosterone injection only has to be given once or twice a month and you can do it at home, but someone has to help you inject.
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3.0/ 5 average rating with 100 reviewsforDepo-Testosterone
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.
Upsides
- A first-choice treatment for low testosterone in men and delayed puberty in boys.
- Available in generic.
- Only has to be given once every 2 to 4 weeks.
- The shot can be done at home.
- 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.
Downsides
- Only available as a shot.
- Has to be given by someone else since it has to be injected into your buttocks.
- 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.
Used for
- Low testosterone
- Gender identity disorder (female-to-male transsexual)
- Metastatic breast cancer
- Delayed puberty
- Hypogonadism
Dosage forms
- Injection
- Gel
Price
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$14.89
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Reviews
100 reviews so far
49%
saidit'sworth it
32%
saiditworked well
17%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
The Depo-Testosterone (Testosterone Cypionate Injection) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
5possible side effects
- Increased PSA levels11%
- Emotional lability3%
- High blood pressure2%
- Increased hematocrit or hemoglobin2%
- Skin reactions2%
Risks and risk factors
- Breast tissue changes
- Male
- Changes in sex drive
- Male
- Inability to urinate
- Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy)
- Changes in sperm
- Taking high doses of Depo-Testosterone (Testosterone Cypionate 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
- 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