Testosterone Gel Dosage

Before prescribing a dosage of testosterone gel, your healthcare provider will consider several factors, such as your testosterone levels, the particular product, and how you respond to the drug. The recommended starting dose (for both AndroGel and Testim) is 5 grams applied to the skin once daily. However, this may be increased if testosterone levels remain low.

Testosterone Gel Drug Information

Testosterone Gel Dosage: An Introduction

The dose of testosterone gel (AndroGel^®, Testim^®) your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:

The particular product
How you respond to the gel
Your testosterone levels
Other medications you are taking
Other medical conditions you may have.

As is always the case, do not adjust this amount unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.

AndroGel Dosing for Low Testosterone in Men

The recommended starting dose for the AndroGel brand of testosterone gel is 5 grams applied to the skin once daily. After a while, your healthcare provider should check your testosterone levels again. If they are still low, the dose may be increased (first to 7.5 grams once daily, then to 10 grams once daily if necessary).

If your testosterone levels are too high after taking the 5-gram daily dose, it is recommended that you stop taking AndroGel.

Testim Dosing for Low Testosterone in Men

The recommended starting dose for the Testim brand of testosterone gel is 5 grams applied to the skin once daily. After two weeks, your healthcare provider should check your testosterone levels again, preferably in the morning. If they are still low, the dose may be increased to 10 grams once daily.

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