Oxymetholone

Other Names

Anadrol

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General

• Popular oral steroid among those in strength and power sports

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Performance Enhancing Effects

• Significant water retention and muscle mass/strength increase in very short span of time
• Effects often do not fully last once usage is ceased

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Medical Indications

• No indications in 2019
• Previously considered for muscle dystrophy and muscle wasting

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Adverse Effects

• Aggression
• Acne
• Decreased appetite
• Hair loss
• Abdominal pain
• Left ventricular hypertrophy
• Liver toxicity
• Hyperlipidemia
• Hypertension
• Anabolic steroid induced hypogonadism

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WADA Considerations

• Banned by WADA

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