General description of oxymetholone

Oxymetholone is a strong anabolic steroid used mostly by the athletes in promoting muscle mass and increasing muscle strength. It also has some clinical indications, such as treatment of osteoporosis and anemia, but because of steroid-related side effects it is not a preferred drug for the enumerated causes. Therefore, oxymetholone is an efficient anabolic steroid with strong androgenic activities and very popular among athletes who seek muscle growth in a relative short period of time. It is a drug that has not proved to enhance performance ability of the athletes, and if used in the indicated dose range the risk of developing side effects is minimal. Read carefully the information pamphlet before starting to use oxymetholone and get well informed about possible side effects, effective doses, contra-indications and other important facts about the respective drug.

Alternative names or brand names

Oxymetholone has been traded under the Anadrol brand name.

What should you know before taking oxymetholone?

·It is contraindicated to take oxymetholone if you have had a heart attack or have experienced other cardio-vascular diseases. Due to the fact that it increases the risk of atherosclerosis and other cardiac diseases it is not indicated to users who already have the enumerated medical conditions. It increases the level of cholesterol; therefore regular blood tests are required for avoiding any complications or developing of adverse events.

·Oxymetholone is also contraindicated in users with known allergic reaction to it. It may cause side effects such swelling of the face, lips, tongue, rash,

·Do not take oxymetholone if you have any form of cancer like breast cancer in males, prostate cancer and others.

·It is not indicated the use of oxymetholone in women, especially if pregnant or breastfeeding. It may cause serious side effects to the fetus and baby.

·Also, do not take oxymetholone if you are aged less than 18 years old. The drug may affect the normal sexual development.

Precautions with oxymetholone

Like in case of many other anabolic steroids, there are certain aspects to which each user should exercise caution in order to avoid worsening of existent condition and developing of severe side effects.

·If taking into account the fact that oxymetholone (Anadroxyl) is a steroid with increased androgenic activities it is indicated to make regular blood tests in order to assess the liver function and the level of liver enzymes, the level of cholesterol and other important indicators. It is a general measure of precaution in order to assess how the drug works on each user and determine whether the used doses are effective or not.

·If the user has diabetes it is necessary to assess the blood sugar levels periodically. It is important to assess the glucose level frequently and determine whether oxymetholone interferes in the pharmacokinetics of diabetes medicines. Get well informed about potential side effects and take all measures of precaution to avoid them.

·Oxymetholone may be used in combination with similar drugs but interaction with other medicines it may cause serious side effects. Get well informed about the medicines you use while taking oxymetholone. Consult a pharmacist for more details, especially if you take over-the-counter medicines.

Effective doses and indications of use

Oxymetholone comes in form of tablets that makes it easy to administer. Doses are set individually considering the weight, age, expected results and existing medical conditions. Generally, there is a dose range that is indicated for the first cycle of therapy. Each user should start with a lower dose and increase it until the most suitable dose is set. The duration of the therapy depends on how the drug works, and it may take a period of 3 months until all the desired results are obtained. It is recommended to take oxymetholone with food or milk in order to not experience stomach upset. Take the doses at the same time each day in order to better remember the schedule and not miss the doses. Benefit most of the drug by taking it as indicated and following certain doses. Do not increase the doses even if you consider that the drug does not show any results; better use it in combination with another steroid. As it is a strong steroid, increased doses may lead to severe side effects and overdose.

Potential side effects with oxymetholone

Like in case of many anabolic steroids, oxymetholone may cause side effects. In comparison with other mild steroids that do not cause estrogen related side effects, oxymetholone may cause such adverse reactions as acne, facial and body hair growth, changes in sexual desire and others. In order to avoid such side effects, it is recommended to take selective estrogen receptor modulators.

Some of the potential side effects associated with the use of oxymetholone are the following:

·Loss of appetite;

·Stomach pain;

·Breast swelling;

·Insomnia;

·Diarrhea;

·Feeling restless or excited.

Most of the time, such adverse reactions occur as a response to the drug. There is no need to worry about them, because they disappear after a couple of days of taking the drug. However, if these are persistent and bothersome, address to a doctor and decrease the doses for a period of time until they disappear.

More serious side effects that may occur while taking oxymetholone are the following:

·Jaundice, the symptoms are dark-colored urine, unusual fatigue and abdominal pain;

·Gynecomastia, it may develop after a long lasting therapy with oxymetholone.

·Estrogen related side effects such as acne, decreased sexual desire, frequent and persistent erections, swelling of the ankles, hair loss and facial or body hair growth and others.

Long-term use of oxymetholone may cause hepatotoxicity, liver cancer and cirrhosis. Do not take high doses for a long period of time; better combine the drug with other steroids.

Do not worry about the long list of side effects presented above. Some of the users may experience some of them and some of the users may not experience any of them. Take all measures of precaution and set the doses as to benefit most from the therapy with it.