Are there any risks in taking AndroGel?

AndroGel, a prescription testosterone gel, poses some risks for its users. It can:

• Aggravate existing sleep apnea or enlarged prostate symptoms
• Raise the risk of prostate cancer
• Cause water and sodium retention, which can cause severe problems for people with liver, kidney or heart disease
• Cause serious liver disorders, blood clots and heart failure
• Cause swollen feet, ankles or other body parts
• Increase male breast size with long term use
• Reduce sperm counts with large doses

AndroGel can also harm women and children who come into contact with the gel or with a man's skin where it has been applied.