AndroGel Drug Interactions

AndroGel can decrease blood sugar levels. Therefore, if you take insulin, you should monitor your blood sugar levels more closely when starting or stopping AndroGel (or even when adjusting your dose). You may need to adjust your insulin dose. Check with your healthcare provider for more specific instructions for your particular situation.

 

Combining AndroGel with a corticosteroid can increase the risk of fluid retention, which can be dangerous in some situations. Check with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.

 

AndroGel may increase the risk of liver damage due to cyclosporine and may also increase the level of cyclosporine in your blood. In general, it is best to avoid taking these medications together. Do not combine them without your healthcare provider's approval and supervision.

 

AndroGel may increase the risk of dangerous bleeding due to warfarin. If you take these medications together, you may need to be monitored more closely, especially when starting or stopping AndroGel (or even when adjusting your AndroGel dosage).

 

Final Thoughts on AndroGel Drug Interactions

It is possible that not all drug interactions with AndroGel were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about any specific drug interaction that may apply to you.