Doc just prescribed 1.62% Androgel. Has anyone ever used this? How does it work? Side effects?
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Doc just prescribed 1.62% Androgel. Has anyone ever used this? How does it work? Side effects?
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Made a post about this already with good info and responses. cheers
http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...s#.UDgZLjGe6WU
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Did it for 4 months. 2 pumps at first then 4 pumps. Total T went as high as 1500. For me did absolutely nothing. Waste of time-my opinion of course. If u can, go with bi weekly injections with an AI and hcg. Good luck friend....
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Alright thanks. 4 pumps, thats around 80MG a day? Im only at two pumps a day..for now.
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I was on 4 pumps and it only raised my total T about 60 points. No sides but did not help either. Shots work for me.
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Well i am doing the DHT cream spot treatment right on the gyno site, if thats all it works for then thats fine with me and money well spent.
Last edited by Razor; 08-28-2012 at 02:00 PM.
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My husband claims the gels can cause stability problems. Sounds like they have a better marketing arrangement with the GP's of the world, because it sounds like that is what the average physician likes to push. Even for me, a little cypionate each week works much better than the transdermal creams that a lot of the BHRT doctors like to go with.
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T went above 1500 and you say waste of time. Explain?Originally Posted by MRNJ1992
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Did not feel anything-meaning no extra enrgy,strength, umf nothing.......when I was on Cyp weekly I felt great...
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How was the rest of your bw while on androgel.
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Both the 1% and 1.62% worked fine for me. Felt like a teenager at first after have low levels for a number of years. I've experimented (under doctor supervision) with injections and now have the Testopel implants. Gels aren't well liked here....and I think it is fair to say that some guys just don't absorb them very well. You do, however, have to find out what works best for you.
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i was on androgel for a few years, with all the commercials and hype i think they want doctors to prescribe this instead of injections. I got tired of the gel and simply asked my dr. to prescribe me injectable. so he prescribed my test cyp. waaaaayy better in my opinion. that gel is a waste of time bro.
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Agel worked well for me for about 5 years. Then I stopped absorbing it. Gel's daily application means stable levels and you're less likely to need AI. With 60mg Test. Cyp. injected twice a week (120 total) I need .75mg anastrozole/week to maintain a reasonable E2 level. I didn't need any with gel. Gel also more closely mimics the natural daily T fluctuations if you apply in the morning. I felt more normal with Agel. If it still worked for me I'd be on it.
1.62% is a way to extend the patent- the 1% is going out of patent soon.
My insurance company's limit for 1.62% was 4 squirts vs 8 for 1%. Agel's maker is telling doctors that patients need less T than with 1% because it's "more efficient", which is bunk. If you're maxed out on 1% your doc will need to argue with the insurance co for you to get you enough 1.62%.
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I'm hypothyroid and really overweight and my numbers went from 140 to 240 after going to the 1.62% 3 pumps daily. Just didn't seem to be absorbing it.
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i think doctors have incentive's to prescribe that gel. there are tons of commercials now for it
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I think you also need to consider that doctors are very cautious about malpractice claims and would rather most patients not be injecting themselves IM unless absolutely necessary. The gel is a very safe way to administer testosterone so long as it is effective.
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Specifically what do you mean? Like they actually receive a check from the makers of AndroGel based on how much they prescribe?
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check my post today with most recent bloodwork..all there
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