Reviewer: Joe , 55-64 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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After about 3 weeks of using the patches, I noticed that I had more muscle tone and that I had lost a few pounds (the weight loss probably helped me to look more toned). I also gained some strength. After two months, I looked as if I had been hitting the gym. My wife was impressed. But the patches left itchy, red sores on my body that took several days to disappear. I switched to the GEL. The gel ... Show Full Comment

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After about 3 weeks of using the patches, I noticed that I had more muscle tone and that I had lost a few pounds (the weight loss probably helped me to look more toned). I also gained some strength. After two months, I looked as if I had been hitting the gym. My wife was impressed. But the patches left itchy, red sores on my body that took several days to disappear. I switched to the GEL. The gel is not as convenient to use. But, it does not give me those large, red welts. Ask your doctor for AndroGEL which is the gel form of Androderm. For the first several months, my insurance company helped with the cost. Then suddenly they decided that they would not cover testosterone therapy. I stopped using because of the cost.
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Reviewer: Mike in Texas, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have been on this medication for about 6 weeks. After the first 2 weeks I felt I was gaining more energy, but now it seems to no longer to be working. Plus, I am experiencing deep burning pain in my arms & shoulders. Hydrocondone doesn't help much. Has anyone else had this side effect?

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I have been on this medication for about 6 weeks. After the first 2 weeks I felt I was gaining more energy, but now it seems to no longer to be working. Plus, I am experiencing deep burning pain in my arms & shoulders. Hydrocondone doesn't help much. Has anyone else had this side effect?
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Reviewer: LymphNode??, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

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My husband started using the 4mg Androderm patches and noticed enlarged NON-tender lymph nodes in his neck. Has anyone had this experience?? He has a history of Hodgkin's lymphoma so he's seen his oncologist & has a biopsy scheduled. I'd rather this be some sort of rare reaction to the patches verses a Hodgkin's relapse.

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My husband started using the 4mg Androderm patches and noticed enlarged NON-tender lymph nodes in his neck. Has anyone had this experience?? He has a history of Hodgkin's lymphoma so he's seen his oncologist & has a biopsy scheduled. I'd rather this be some sort of rare reaction to the patches verses a Hodgkin's relapse.
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Reviewer: Anon, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I feel much better on the patch. For an unknown reason my pituitary gland is not making LH. The patch does not stick well and I have painful bright red raised rashes where the patch was applied. I am young and like to take off my shirt so I am having a hard time finding places to put it. Quality and frequency of erections is much improved. My mood and memory are much better. My condition is ... Show Full Comment

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I feel much better on the patch. For an unknown reason my pituitary gland is not making LH. The patch does not stick well and I have painful bright red raised rashes where the patch was applied. I am young and like to take off my shirt so I am having a hard time finding places to put it. Quality and frequency of erections is much improved. My mood and memory are much better. My condition is not just age related androgen deficiency so I have other things going on but the patch is much better and more consistent than Depo-T injections.
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Reviewer: helping in indy, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have noticed an increase of sex drive but the the patches leave red spots the itch bad

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I have noticed an increase of sex drive but the the patches leave red spots the itch bad
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