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[juliemargaret]

Good morning . Has anybody at all had any of the mentioned side effects when using Testogel? Heartburn which has resulted in a 3 week post nasal drip, dry hoarse throat and niggly cough. May be a coincidence as started fexofenadine same time as swopped to Testogel (from Androfeme) but after 4 weeks stopped due to the post nasal drip and cough but 3 weeks on I’m Still the same . Only other thing I added was the Testogel. I’m
At a loss as to what caused it - I did think side effects of the fexo hence stopping then possible withdrawals but this is week 3 and no let up! My nose is also very congested. Could Testogel be the culprit? Guess would need to stop that to find out but wanted to do little more research first. Anyone been similar or anything to share - would love to hear from you  as at my wits end with it .

[CLKD]

It could be peri-menopause without any input from medication.

As oestrogen levels drop the muscles may become lax, including the gut = hiatus hernia.  Post nasal drip and cough may well be related. My GP prescribed Omeprazolol.

[juliemargaret]

Hi CLKD - im not sure you know as seems too coincidental with the fexofenadine. I was on x1 180mg daily. Strong stuff if you’re sensitive I guess. Noticed the post nasal and cough around week 4 so stopped them. Had also changed to Testogel same time. I suffer colds and sinus stuff so no suprise with my nose being so congested (seems to have hit me in the face since stopped the fexo!) but the throat cough thing for so long is new!  I don’t really want to try another med (like the one you mentioned - yet) so got some expectorant syrup in the hope it’s just a mixture of things 🙈 as can feel it on my chest too but im sure my throat gets a burning sort of sensation. At a loss! Horrible  isn’t it .

[CLKD]

Yep. I have a constant clearing of the throat - and I don't take HRT.  I have found in recent weeks that 'Coke' makes the throat clearing a lot worse  - see my thread 'what to drink'.

[juliemargaret]

CLKD - just need to identify what’s caused then can try tackle or remove!   Not come across much by way of possible Testogel side effect. Hoping was the fexo side effects then withdrawals as I do believe they can cause some bother ! Praying it just goes as fast as came !

[CLKD]

Sounds like reflux from where I'm sitting  mayB have a chat with your local Pharmacist if you can't see a GP or Nurse?

[juliemargaret]

My thinking too CLKD but I need to find out from what! The fexo side effects then withdrawals or the Testogel hence my querying of anyone else has had from either so i can narrow down the cause ! Till then I’ll keep trying to help it x

[CLKD]

It's part of peri-menopause for many of us due to a drop in oestrogen levels.  MayB get an appt. with your GP to discuss?

[juliemargaret]

Im aware of this CKLD
 and that stuff can pop up with peri etc  - but know something has triggered it. My doc said 2 weeks ago the fexo can cause heartburn so throat constantly irritated etc but this was weeks ago and still got it .  But thank you for always replying x

[CherryC]

I also get this and wonder if it's the Testogel - I noticed if I use a little more than usual that the throat/drip/cough is worse.  I'm trying to stick with a very small petit pois size to keep this side effect to a minimum but hopefully still experience some of the benefits of the Testosterone.

[juliemargaret]

Hi cherry! Do you?! Ohh no I was hoping it was NOT possibly the Testogel ! Are you on 0.5 daily ?
 ( I’m 0.7) I really don’t want to have to stop taking it but if it is this then I may need to as it’s not the best way to feel!! Guess only way to find out is to omit it for a few days but I’m nervous to do even that as taken me so long to get accustomed and begin to think the benefits were making an appearance - until all this 4 weeks in! 

[CherryC]

Sorry not sure of the exact amount I am on as it tends to be a visual thing (petit pois - sachet lasts around 10 days).  I can't say for certain it is this but I have my suspicions  - as I mentioned, I try to keep it on the lower side and it's then not too bad for me but still seem to get benefits.

[juliemargaret]

Yes - many say it’s unlikely and it’s not even a side effect but who knows. I may give a bit longer .. and pray ! Haha . Thank you x

[Maizey123]

I started androfeme two weeks ago and within days started coughing and developed acid reflux, my face started burning after eating tea and my head itched like crazy. I stopped it and all symptoms went away. I then tried it again yesterday and after eating tea,my face started burning again and my head itched like mad.
 I really liked the effects that I got from it,I instantly felt happier and had more energy.
 Did the symptoms subside with people who had these side effects of did you stop taking it?