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Androgel/Weight Gain

Hey Doc..I had posted a question about painful testosterone injections a couple of months ago and followed your advice and switched to Androgel. I have been using the gel for about 6 weeks. I have gained about 5-7 pounds without changing my eating...
Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,Testosterone supplementation (by any route) can be associated with increased muscle mass, as well as improved libido, mood, and other effects. Switching from testosterone injections to AndroGel in and of itself should not cause weight gain. Its... Read more »

Androgel is it enough to gain weight?

I have Poz for the past 16 years. Am 5 9 140 lbs. Current regimen consists of Kaletra, Viread and... Read more »

Low testosterone and trouble gaining weight - Androgel/Oxandrin?

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Atripla and weight gain

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I had lost alot of weight at first and was horrably under weight but now not have i only gained it back but have now have started gain even more to the point that im now the heavyist i have ever been. has anyone else had weight issues as well and... Read more »

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