Androgel is intended for external use only It should be applied to the arms and shoulders once a day preferably at the same time each day It is important to follow your doctors advice on how to use this medication Continue using this medicine for the duration prescribed by your doctor Avoid using the gel excessively and refrain from applying it to the genital area Once the application area has dried completely you should cover it with clothing Before using this medication inform your doctor if you have a history of high blood pressure heart attack or stroke Your doctor also needs to be aware of any other medications you are currently taking as some of them may reduce the effectiveness of Androgel or alter its mechanism of action Your doctor may conduct regular blood tests to monitor testosterone and prostatespecific antigen PSA levels