What is oxandrolone?

Oxandrolone is an anabolic steroid used by athletes and bodybuilders in order to gain muscle mass and strength. It is considered a mild anabolic steroid with a low androgenic activity. Oxandrolone is used when water retention is a concern. Athletes use oxandrolone to lose weight in an effective and nearly permanent manner. In comparison with other anabolic steroids, oxandrolone causes the lowest sulfobromophthalein retention. Oxandrolone may also be used for the treatment of osteoporosis in women and HIV/AIDS related wasting syndrome. In some cases, physicians prescribe oxandrolone during adjunctive therapy after weight loss following extensive surgery, severe trauma or chronic infections. It is a drug that can be obtained without a prescription but the use without the prescription is considered illegal and people who use it may abuse it. Therefore, prior to commencing the therapy with oxandrolone consult a physician and get well informed about all appropriate dosage for attaining your personal goals, and follow exactly the prescription in order to avoid further complications and side effects. Do not use oxandrolone if you have an apparent hypersensitivity to it or have experienced previously allergic reactions to anabolic steroids. Even if allergic reactions to the product are rare, these are not excluded. If you notice any signs of allergy to the drug, report about them immediately and take appropriate measures to treat the symptoms and if it is necessary, discontinue with the drug.

 

Oxandrolone profile and dosage

Oxandrolone is an anabolic steroid that is available for oral administration as tablets. It is a drug that has an active life of eight to twelve hours. This is the reason it is indicated to take two oral dosages per day in order to keep an even concentration of the drug in blood. However, depending on the particular situation and need it may be used three and even four times daily under the close monitoring of a physician. The tablets may be taken with food or milk in order to decrease the incidence of gastrointestinal disturbances. Oxandrolone may be used with testosterone and methandrostenolone for increasing its effect and quality in gaining strength and muscular mass. In comparison with other drugs, oxandrolone may be used in women as it does not cause masculinizing effects.

As already mentioned above, oxandrolone may be indicated to help people regain weight that they might have lost due to serious events such as trauma, long term treatment with corticosteroids such as prednisone or hydrocortisone, chronic infection or surgery. However, in most of the cases, people use it to produce male hormones produced naturally by the body (such as testosterone). Users need to be closely supervised while taking this drug, because there is an increased incidence of abusing it due to the fact that athletes want to obtain good performance in a relatively short period of time. The abuse of oxandrolone may be dangerous and result in severe side effects. It is very important to not increase the dosage of oxandrolone without permission of a physician. Also, the doses have to be taken exactly as prescribed. Do not use it more frequently than as indicated.

General information and precautions with oxandrolone

As oxandrolone is an anabolic steroid, users need to take some measures of precaution in order to decrease the incidence of adverse events and achieve the desired goals.

·It is contraindicated the usage of oxandrolone in users with breast cancer in men, prostate cancer and hypercalcemia.

·Users with existing kidney disease, liver impairment, cardiovascular diseases such as chest pain, heart failure and heart attack, enlarged prostate, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases or hypertension should exercise caution to the use of the drug as it may worsen the existing symptoms.

·Users with diabetes mellitus should also be cautious to the use of the drug in order to avoid the incidence of decreased blood sugar levels. The symptoms of such adverse events are increased hunger, unusual sweating and dizziness. Prevent your doctor about any symptoms and either decrease the dosage or discontinue with the drug.

·Oxandroline is indicated in young children because it may affect the bone growth and cause shorter adult height.

·Take special measures of precaution if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use the drug if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Discuss with a doctor about all risks.

·Try to not miss doses and to not take greater doses than indicated. If you have any questions, discuss with your healthcare provider or ask a pharmacist.

·Prevent your doctor about medicines you take in order to avoid potential interactions. Keep up with the indications of use and dosage and ask a your healthcare provider of a list with drugs that might interact with oxandrolone.

 

Possible side effects with oxandrolone

Like most of medicines, oxandrolone may cause side effects when used in indicated dosage. The side effects users may experience with oxandrolone are quite similar with the side effects one may experience with any anabolic steroid. Generally, oxandrolone does not cause serious side effects such as liver failure, liver tumors and fatal liver problems. The symptoms to such side effects are the following: dark urine, yellowing of skin/eyes, persistent abdominal and stomach pain and unusual tiredness. If any of the enumerated symptoms are identified, contact your healthcare provider right away, discontinue with the drug and treat the symptoms. Another side effect with oxandrolone is the elevation of cholesterol level that may increase the incidence of heart or blood vessels problems. It is important to closely monitor cholesterol level on a regular basis in order to anticipate such adverse events.

The most common side effects patients may experience with oxandrolone are the following:

·Nausea and vomiting;

·Headache;

·Skin color changes;

·Oily skin and acne;

·Hair loss;

·Decreased or increased sexual interest.

Most of the time, such adverse reactions occur at the beginning of usage of the drug. If you get to experience any of the enumerated side effects, do not get alarmed, these are mild and transient. However, if the symptoms get persistent and bothersome, report about it and take all appropriate measures to treat the symptoms.

More rare side effects with oxandrolone are the following:

·Anxiety;

·Insomnia;

·Depression;

·Trouble urinating;

·Tenderness;

·Frequent/prolonged erections. If males experience such adverse event, discontinue with the drug and seek prompt medical attention and assistance.

As already mentioned, oxandrolone may be used in women as well. Therefore, there are some side effects specific to women, mainly the following:

·Deepening of the voice;

·Hoarseness;

·Enlarged clitoris;

·Unusual hair growth on face and body;

·Irregular menstrual periods.

 

Storage

It is recommended to store oxandrolone at the room temperature below 30 degrees C. Do not keep it in the kitchen or in the bathroom near sink, in order to avoid moisture. Try to keep the drug out of the sight and reach of children. Look carefully at the expiry date at the bottom of the package. Do not use expired medicine. If you have any questions related to storage, ask a pharmacist.