Anadrol - Oxymetholone
oxymetholone
Anadrol is the strongest and
at the same time also the most effective oral steroid. The compound
has an extremely high androgenic effect which goes hand in hand
with an extremely intense anabolic component. For this reason, dramatic
gains in strength and muscle mass can be achieved in a very short
time. An increase in body weight of 10-15 pounds or more in only
14 days is not unusual. Water retention is considerable, so that
the muscle diameter quickly increases and the user gets a massive
appearance within record time. Since the muscle cell draws a lot
of water, the entire muscle system of most athletes looks smooth,
in part even puffy.
Anadrol does not cause a qualitative
muscle gain but rather a quantitative one which in the off-season
is quite welcome. Anadrol "lubricates" the joints since water
is stored there as well. On the one hand this is a factor in the
enormous increase of strength and on the other hand, it allows athletes
with joint problems a painless workout. Powerlifters in the higher
weight classes are sold on Anadrol. A strict diet together
with the simultaneous intake of Nolvadex and Proviron, can significantly
reduce water retention so that a distinct increase in the solid
muscles is possible. By taking Anadrol the athlete experiences
an enormous "pump effect" during the workout in the exercised muscles.
The blood volume in the body is significantly elevated causing a
higher blood supply to the muscles during workout.
How it works
Anadrol increases the number
of red blood cells, allowing the muscle to absorb more oxygen. The
muscle thus has a higher endurance and performance level. Consequently,
the athlete can rely on great power and high strength even after
several sets. Some bodybuilders report such an enormous and in part
painful "pump" that they end their workout after only a few sets
or work on another muscle. The often-mentioned "steroid pump" manifests
itself to an extreme by the intake of Anadrol and during
workout it gives the athlete a fantastic and satisfying sensation.
The highly androgenic effect of Anadrol stimulates the regeneration
of the body so that the often-feared "over training" is unlikely.
The athlete often feels that only hours after a strenuous workout
he is ready for more. Even if he works out six days a week he makes
continued progress.
Although Anadrol is not a
steroid used in preparation for a competition, it does help more
than any other steroid during dieting to maintain the muscle mass
and to allow an intense workout. Many bodybuilders therefore use
it up to about one week before.". competition, solving the problem
of water retention by taking anti estrogens and diuretics so that
they will appear bulky and hard when in the limelight.
Dosages
As for the dosage, opinions differ.
The manufacturer of the former Spanish Oxitosona 50 tablets, Syntex
Latino, recommends a daily dosage of 0,5 - 2,5 mg per pounds of
body weight. A bodybuilder weighing 200 pounds could therefore take
up to 500 mg per day which corresponds to 10 tablets. These indications,
however, are completely unrealistic, much too high, and could cause
severe side effects. A dosage sufficient for any athlete would be
0,5 - 0,8 mg per pound of body weight/day. This corresponds to 1-4
tablets; i.e. 50-200 mg/day. Under no circumstances should an athlete
take more than four tablets in any given day. We are of the opinion
that a daily intake of three tablets should not be exceeded. Those
of you who would like to try Anadrol for the first time should
begin with an intake of only one 50 mg tablet. After a few days
or even better, after one week, the daily dosage can be increased
to two tablets, one tablet each in the morning and evening, taken
with meals.
Athletes who are more advanced or
weigh more than 220 pounds can increase the dosage to 150 mg/day
in the third week. This dosage, however, should not be taken for
periods longer than two to three weeks. Following, the dose should
be reduced by one tablet every week. Since Anadrol quickly
saturates the receptors, its intake should not exceed six weeks.
The dramatic mass build up which often occurs shortly after administration
rapidly decreases, so that either the dosage must be increased (which
the athlete should avoid due to the considerable side effects) or,
even better, another product should be used. Those who take Anadrol
for more than 5-6 weeks should be able to gain 20 - 25 pounds. These
should be satisfying results and thus encourage the athlete to discontinue
using the compound. After discontinuing Anadrol, it is important
to continue steroid treatment with another compound since, otherwise,
a drastic reduction takes place and the user, as is often observed,
within a short period looks the same as before the treatment. No
other anabolic/androgenic steroid causes such a fast and drastic
loss in strength and mass as does Anadrol .
Athletes should continue their treatment
with injectable testosterone such as Sustanon 250 or Testosterone
enanthate for several weeks. Bodybuilders often combine Anadrol
with Deca-Durabolin or Testosterone to build up strength and mass.
A very effective stack which is also favored by professionals consists
of Anadrol 100 mg+/day, Parabolon 228 mg+/week, and Sustanon
500 mg+/week. This stack quickly improves strength and mass but
it is not suitable for and steroid novices. Anadrol is not
a steroid for novices and should only be used after the athlete
has achieved a certain development or has had experience with various
"weaker" compounds. Stories that the elite bodybuilder uses 8-10
or more Anadrol tablets daily belongs to the realm of fairy
tales. It is rare that any ambitious competing bodybuilder can do
without the support of 50 mg Oxymetholon tablets; however, taking
8, 10 or 12 tablets daily is more than the organism can handle.
Anadrol is to be taken seriously and the prevailing bodybuilder
mentality "more is better" is out of place.
Side Effects
Other possible side effects may include headaches, nausea, vomiting,
stomach aches, lack of appetite, insomnia, and diarrhea. The athlete
can expect a feeling of "general indisposition" with the intake
of Anadrol which is completely in contrast to Dianabol which
conveys a "sense of well-being". This often creates a paradoxical
situation since the athlete continues to become stronger and bulkier
while, at the same time, he does not feel well. The increased aggressiveness
is caused by the resulting high level of androgen and occurs mostly
when large quantities of testosterone are "shot" simultaneously
with the Anadrol. Anadrol is not a steroid for older
athletes since they react more sensitively to possible side effects,
and the risk of liver damage and prostate cancer increases. Since
the drug is usually taken with a diet rich in calories and fat needed
to build up mass, the cholesterol level and the LDL values might
increase while the HDL values decrease. The body's own production
of testosterone is considerably reduced since Anadrol has
an inhibiting effect on the hypothalamus, which in turn completely
reduces or stops the release of GnRH (gonadotropin releasing hormone).
For this reason the intake of testosterone-stimulating compounds
such as HCG and Clomid (see relative characteristics) is absolutely
necessary to maintain the hormone production in the testes.
Anadrol and Women
Anadrol is not recommended
for women since it causes many and, in part, irreversible virilizing
symptoms such as acne, clitorial hypertrophy, deep voice, increased
hair growth on the legs, beard growth, missed periods, increased
-libido, and hair loss. Anadrol is simply too strong for
the female organism and accordingly, it is poorly tolerated. Some
national and international competing female athletes, however, do
take Anadrol during their "mass building phase" and achieve
enormous progress. Women who do not want to give up the distinct
performance-enhancing effect of Anadrol but, at the same
time, would like to reduce possible side effects caused by androgen,
could consider taking half a tablet (25 mg) every two days, combined
with a "mild" injectable anabolic steroid such as Primobolan Depot
or Deca Durabolin. Ultimately, the use of Anadrol and its
dosage are an expression of the female athlete's personal willingness
to take risks. In schools of medicine Anadrol is used in
the treatment of bone marrow disorders and anemia with abnormal
blood formation.