Taking Androgel. HIV Positive. Gaining Weight. Recovered From Pneumonia. Any Need To Worry?
I am a 55 year old male who has been on Androgel 5.0 for 5 years and want to know if it is causing prolems like fatigue and prevent me from losing weight. My worry is that I am Hiv and had starting taking Androgel after I recovered from phuemonia and cushing syndrome(due to a steriods given to me in the hospital and my Hiv meds clashing), I also came away from the hosptial with COPD and osterioposus. Hope you can tell me if there is any thing to worry about, I have been with my Doctor for 10 years but sorry to say lately when I tell him my concerns he tells me to try staying off it for now but not how it affects my other problems which also includes a 60 pound weight gain. Thank you, Barry.
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Taking Androgel. HIV Positive. Gaining Weight. Recovered From Pneumonia. Any Need To Worry?
Hi, Androgel definitely causes an increase in your weight and muscle mass. I am sorry; I do not know the exact indication for Androgel use in you. If you want to lose weight, you must consider stopping androgel. Androgel is a steroid. It does cause troubles with your positive HIV status. Please discuss about the risk-benefit ratio of androgel with your treating doctor. Hope you arrive at the best solution. Take care!!