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Most Common Uses
Anabolic steroids are synthetic male hormones which enhance and repair the body tissue-building process. They are used medically to treat anemia (low red blood cell count); to control breast cancer in women; to improve weight loss due to severe illness, and to treat osteoporosis (bone loss). Use of this for non-medical reasons poses serious, life threatening consequences.How to Use
This medication is taken by mouth. It may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.Take this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed since the risk of side effects will be increased.While taking this medication, your doctor may schedule periodic lab tests to monitor the effectiveness of therapy.
Possible Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, trouble sleeping or excitation may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. Other side effects include acne, yellowing of the skin or mood changes. Males before puberty may experience increases in penis size, frequency of erections, and hair growth. After puberty, males may experience loss of scalp hair, breast tenderness or swelling, painful erections, trouble urinating, changes in sex drive. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.Women should notify their doctor if they develop a deepening of the voice, hoarseness, an increase in body hair, changes in sex drive or menstrual changes while taking this medication.Notify your doctor if you develop vomiting, skin color changes or swelling of the feet or ankles while taking this medication.Diabetics must closely monitor urine and blood sugar while taking this medication and report any changes to your doctor.Anabolic steroids may stop or stunt growth in children under 18 years of age. Thus, this medication must only be used in this age group when prescribed by a medical specialist.Liver disease, sometimes fatal, has occurred as a result of abuse of anabolic steroids. When used as directed under medical supervision, the risks are minimal.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including blood thinners, warfarin or oral medication for diabetes.Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
If You Miss A Dose
If the dose is once a day, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If the missed dose is not remembered until the next day, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. If the dose is more than one a day but it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the doses.
Storage of This Product
Store between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze the liquid forms.
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