Oxymetholone 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. Oxymetholone
does not cause a qualitative muscle gain but rather a quantitative
one which in the off-season is quite welcome. Oxymetholone ?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
Anapolon. 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 Anapolon 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. Anapolon 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 Oxymetholone and
during workout it gives the athlete a fantastic and satisfying
sensation. The highly androgenic effect of Oxymetholone 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 Oxymetholone 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.
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 Oxymetholone 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 Oxymetholone 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
Oxymetholone 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
Oxymetholone, 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 Oxymetholone.
Athletes should continue their treatment with injectable testosterone
such as Sustanon 250 or Testosterone enanthate for several weeks.
Bodybuilders often combine Oxymetholone with Deca-Durabolin or
Testosterone to build up strength and mass. A very effective stack
which is also favored by professionals consists of Anapolon 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. Oxymetholone 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 Oxymetholone
tablets daily belongs to the realm of fairy tales. It is rare
that any ambitous 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. Oxymetholone is to
be taken seriously and the prevailing bodybuilder mentality more
is better is out of place.
Oxymetholone is unfortunately also the most harmful oral steroid.
Its intake can cause many considerable side effects. Since it
is 17-alpha alkylated it is very liver-toxic. Most users can expect
certain pathological changes in their liver values after approximately
few week.
The compound oxymetholone easily converts into estrogen. This
causes signs of feminization (e.g. gynecomastia) and water retention
which in turn requires the intake of anti estrogens (e.g. Tamoxifen
and Proviron) and an increased use of diuretics (e.g. Lasix) before
a competition. Bodybuilders who experience a severe steroid acne
caused by Oxymetholone can get this problem under control by using
the prescription drug Accutane. 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 Oxymetholone 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 Oxymetholone.
Oxymetholone 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 Anapolon 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.
Oxymetholone 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. Oxymetholone
is simply too strong for the female organism and accordingly,
it is poorly tolerated. Some national and international competing
female athletes, however, do take Oxymetholone during their mass
building phase and achieve enormous progress. Women who do not
want to give up the distinct performance-enhancing effect of Oxymetholone
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 Durabolin. Ultimately, the use of
Oxymetholone and its dosage are an expression of the female athlete`s
personal willingness to take risks. In schools of medicine Oxymetholone
is used in the treatment of bone marrow disorders and anemia with
abnormal blood formation.
