Anadrol (Oxymentholone)
Anadrol is an oral, methylated (17-alpha-alkylated) steroid which is both highly androgenic and highly anabolic. Some novice users report weight gains of up to a pound per day in the first 3 weeks of use, as well as almost incredible strength gains. It is uncommon among first time steroid users and such weight gains ofcourse make Anadrol one of the most used drugs for off season mass-building cycles. Aggressiveness usually increases dramatically on this substance, and that may because of the increase in androgen levels it provides, it's effects on the central nervous system, and it being derived from DHT (Dihydrotestosterone). This effect is commonly seen by the media as a negative side effect, but with a strong and emotionally stable athlete, this aggressiveness usually manifests itself only as a stronger drive and will in the gym which results in higher strength gains, and thus, more weight gains.
Unfortunately, users of Anadrol also experience the negative aspects of DHT which can involve high water retention, acne, and hairloss. Many people think Anadrol is a dangerous steroid, but with correct usage this isn't necessarily so. Anadrol was originally produced in a strong 50mg pill, so you don't have to take many of them to get a very high dose of Oxymetholone into your body. Try to compare this dosage to Anavar which is produced in a 2.5mg pill, or Dianabol which was produced in a 5mg pill, and you can see why it has such a reputation for being so powerful. One tab of Anadrol has as many milligrams as 20 of the original Dianabol tabs or 20 of the original Anavar tabs. However, on a milligram for milligram basis, Anadrol is no more dangerous than most of these and other oral steroids out there. You just have to keep in mind that you get 50mgs with each tab, and adjust your dosage accordingly. Sometimes people using Anadrol get symptoms similar to flu or a headache. Many of the horror stories that you hear about anabolic steroids is from people abusing exactly this one. Chris Duffy (now retired IFBB professional) claimed to use ten of them every day, so there's no wonder why it has been linked to prostate and liver cancer, liver disease, thyroid dysfunction, leukemia, and heart disorders, and even hepatic comas. Again, this is a powerful and very potent steroid, and should not be taken without care. It will also raise your hematocrit, and your blood pressure. Because Anadrol is derived from DHT, at high dose it will cause issues in DHT-sensitive tissue like the scalp, prostate, and sebaceous glands. It can also cause suppression of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Testicular-Axis, resulting in a low sperm count, and a lowering of Leutenizing hormone, which is what signals your testes to produce testosterone. Anadrol therapy, thus, will reduce your testosterone levels. Women should normally stay clear of Anadrol, because of it's potential virilizing effects, including clitoral enlargement, facial hair growth, deeper voice, and missed periods.. Oxymetholone is infamous for negatively effecting liver function and increasing markers of that such as SGPT and SGOT enzymes (and others) which are all hepatic indicators (indicators of liver dysfunction). Jaundice (yellow eyes and finger nails) can even appear from extended Anadrol use. As previously mentioned, Anadrol is a derivative of DHT, which is itself a 5-alpha-reduced version of testosterone. Few users have reported gyno but this is unlikely to be a result of anadrol (which doesn't convert to estrogen, nor DHT, nor can it stimulate the progesterone receptor). Users of Anadrol who experience gynocomastia (the of breast tissue by males) have perhaps developed this state as a result of the use of another steroid together with Anadrol. Oxymetholone also causes edema (water retention) which could possibly be due to enhanced retention, which gives a smooth and bulky appearance to muscles.
Andarol's use in medicine is (as with most steroids) to treat low red blood cell production, which usually manifests itself as aenemia. Thus, during administration of Anadrol, red blood cell count is highly increased. For the athletes training hard, this is a great benefit because it means that there is more oxygen transported to the muscles, giving an incredible muscle pump and increased ability to do several sets with very heavy weights. The time needed between sets, and ability to do more sets per workout are both increased and user can also reduce his need for off-days from the gym. This increased work ability contributes to the athlete being able to do more productive weight training sessions per cycle, and this of course highly contributes to their gains.
Advanced bodybuilders who are using Anadrol and heavy weight lifters have reported superb results with 50-200 mg per day, taken in separated doses. Anadrol is usually the drug of choice for individuals who are attempting to move up a weight class in bodybuilding or powerlifting. Although many are using Anadrol by itself (together with Nolvadex), it's also generally stacked with something like Testosterone, Deca Durabolin or Equipoise. By stacking it with highly anabolic compounds like these, more high quality gains can be obtained, with less watery/bloated look.
