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Side effects of getting of androgel?

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See below: The most common side effects reported with use of AndroGel are increased prostate specific antigen (a test used to screen for prostate cancer), mood swings, high blood pressure, increased red blood cell count, and skin irritation where AndroGel is applied.

Answered 6/24/2014

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