It is very important, especially for those who have no experience with this product, to read and inform themselves about what this drug is before buying and using it in a bodybuilding cycle. It is one of the most potent steroids but also one that carries more problematic side effects with it and can cause ireversible damage if it's not used correctly. Below is a short desciption of what Anadrol-50 (a common trade name of this hormone) is as well as the main benefits an risks that a bodybuilder should be aware of.

Anadroxyl 50mg is Kalpa Pharmaceutical's trade name for the oral steroid know as Oxymetholone. It comes in 50 mg pills form and 50 tabletes per pack for a total of 2500 mg at the price of $47. This anabolic hormone is considered the most potent oral steroid and the closest comparable oral hormone based on it's anabolic effect in bulking cycles is probably Dianabol (Methandrostenolone). When it comes to describing it's mechanism of action it's probably good to start with outlining it's side effects since Anandrol can be pretty dangerous if its use is exaggerated.

The most notable negative part of Anadrol-50 (a common trade name of this drug) is it's hepatotoxicity due to it being C-17 alpha alkilated. This alteration at the 17th carbon atom was necessary to increase the resistance during firs pass through the liver but this modification, on the other hand, puts a lot of stress on the liver. Obviously, taking liver protection medicines along with oxymetholone. Another thing worth mentioning here is the bodybuiling cycle length. It is highly advised limiting the use of Anadroxyl to 4-6 weeks due to it's harsh side effects.

Side Effects

Anadroxyl is a DHT (DiHydroTestoteorne) derivative so aromatization is out of the question, you'd think. This is partially true as oxymetholone will indeed not convert to estrogen but it will still have greater estrogenic activity which is quite strange. There is no certain knowledge about it's mechanism of action in this direction but it's believed that running a bulking cycle of anadrol it will activate the estrogen receptors itself or through some of it's metabolites.

This may lead to side effects such is water retention and gynecomastia. Taking SERMs like nolvadex will prevent gyno from developing but it will not help with the bloating and water retention. An Aromatase Inhibitor (AI) will be useless as there is no aromatization. Some bodybuilders reported that letrozole may be of a greater help in fighting bloating caused by Anapolon steroids. Other androgenic related side effects caused by this drug may include: acne, voice change, oily skin, increased hair growth, prostate enlargemen,t etc.

Anadroxyl 50mg Use in Bodybuilding

Oxymetholone was initially developed and used to treat several medical conditions such as anemina, osteoporosis and in patients with muscle atrophy. It is know to drastically increase erythropoiesis as well as improve protein synthesis at a higher level. It has been proved quite effective in non-medical use to promote muscle growth and strength increase. A dosage of 25 to 50 mg daily for a duration of 4 to 6 weeks will provide visible gains to beginner bodybuilders as well as intermediates. Use of higher dosages have also been reported with increased gains but after a certain point it will not provide any additional growth with more prominent side effects.

It has also shown to provide incredible mass and strength increase for the first 3 to 4 weeks of the cycle but the gains will diminish after that point. As mentioned above, Anadroxyl is a bulking agent and it is a quite poor choice for a cutting routine. It will provide pretty good results on it's own but will have an increased effect if used as an additive to a bulking cycle. This is explained by it's medium to low androgen receptor binding affinity which leave more space for the other bulking agents to exhibit it's anabolic effect.