What is Oxymetholone

Oxymetholone is a synthetic male hormone anabolic steroid and it was first discovered by Zoltan Anadrol in 1960. Its primary medication usage is to treat anemia and underdeveloped muscle growth by increasing the amount of the hormone in the red blood cells. It can greatly increase gains in body mass due to its proprieties of enhancing protein synthesis. As a result this product is widely used by athletes and bodybuilders, both men and women.

Most commonly this product comes in form of a tablet of 500mg. Recently it was discovered that Anapolon has a great effect in treating people suffering from HIV.  Oxymetholone helps by maintaining a lean body mass. Even though different athletes have different concerns upon this product due to its quite harsh side effects, if used carefully, Oxymetholone side effects are tolerable and keep one’s health risk at a low level. This may be the reason why many other bodybuilders accept it.

How to take Oxymetholone

Anapolon is taken/to be taken orally in form of tablets. The recommended daily dosage is different for each individual, so the response cannot be precise or given immediately. However, the usual dosage of Oxymetholone is between 50mg and 150 mg per day. The recommended daily dosage is calculated as being around 1-2 mg/kg body weight per day. There are cases when it is required a higher dosage of Anapolon , but it should be revised. Before increasing the dosage always consult a doctor as to avoid possible side effects associated with the medication. It is recommended to take Oxymetholone approximately at the same time every day to get maximum benefit of this product. Also, every user of this product should know that a benefit to show up it’s going to take 3 to 6 months.

Note: Oxymetholone must not be taken during pregnancy because there is the risk of harming the baby. Also, it is not established whether Oxymetholone is transmitted into breast milk, so it’s also not recommended to use it while breastfeeding.

Side effects of Oxymetholone

The side effects of Oxymetholone appear only when estrogen levels in the human body are raised, this happenes when the steroid is used for a prolongued period of time. It can cause serious illnesses such as liver cancer and hepatitis. Whoever uses Anadrol should have liver function test periodically. Besides this, there are other noticeable side effects that include rapid weight gain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea as well as stomach pains, loss in appetite and insomnia. In men there are also breast swelling, trouble urinating and pattern baldness. In women this drug can seriously change menstrual periods, and give excessiveness in hair growth on chest or face, also women can notice enlarged clitoris, lowered or increased sex drive and a hoarseness voice.
If any of these symptoms occurs while taking this drug, one must immediately visit a doctor or pharmacist. Many people never noticed any of the above mentioned side effects while using the drug, however, every user should be aware of them.