What is Anadrol?
Anadrol (Oxymetholone, A50) is one of the strongest oral mass steroids. It delivers very fast, large gains in strength and weight but comes with a lot of water retention and, as a 17a-alkylated substance, is strongly liver-loading. Clinically oxymetholone is approved to treat anemia.
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How it works
Oxymetholone activates the androgen receptor and strongly raises protein synthesis and erythropoiesis - hence the clinical use in anemia. It does not aromatize but still has estrogen-like effects (water retention, gyno risk) via another pathway, which is why classic aromatase inhibitors do not help here.
Use and dosing
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What the research shows
Oxymetholone has a real clinical history as an anemia drug. The AAS pharmacology (Kicman 2008, Hartgens & Kuipers 2004) classes the fast mass and strength gains of oral 17a-alkylated steroids.
Side effects
- Liver: 17a-alkylated, strong - short cycles, liver support.
- Water/gyno: estrogen-like effects despite no aromatization - classic AIs do not help.
- Blood pressure: rises markedly from water retention.
- Lipids: HDL drops strongly.
- HPTA suppression - PCT topic.
Storage
Store dry and cool, protected from light. Out of reach of children.