Anadrol (Oxymetholone) is widely considered to be one of the best bulking steroids available and is very popular because it works fast to help you pack on the gains at the start of a cycle.
Oxymetholone is a very good drug for promoting massive gains in both strength and size. This steroid is very anabolic and will promote an increase in red blood cell count and appetite. The steroid was originally designed as a form of treatment for patients suffering from diseases which cause the body to waste away, such as HIV.
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Anapolan (Anadrol) is derived from dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and has a short half-life of 8 to 9 hours so is a daily dosed steroid available in oral form.
While the benefits of Anadrol can be huge, the downsides also can’t be ignored so before you start using Anadrol make sure you’re aware of what it can do for you: both the good and the bad.
Oxymetholone, the chemical compound with the brand name Anadrol is an anabolic and androgenic steroid that is available in oral form and is one of the most well-known and respected steroids in the bodybuilding, strength and powerlifting world.
Anadrol can add massive bulk in a short period of time precisely because that was the original purpose behind its invention: to help people suffering from muscle wasting diseases to put on weight quickly through increased appetite and encouragement of muscle growth.
Additionally, it was developed to treat anemia which tells us that Anapolan (Anadrol) has a very positive impact on red blood cell function – a critical area for strength, power and muscle growth.
As with all anabolic steroids and particularly oral ones, Anadrol comes with its side effects so if you’re considering using Anadrol make sure you’re aware of the potential downsides and how to best use this compound to get maximum results and minimum negative impacts.
The popularity of the anabolic steroid, Anadrol has always been on an upward accent in the bodybuilding community. Mass gainers, athletes, and general fitness enthusiasts regard it as one of the most potent and fastest mass gainers. However, there is a catch that should not be overlooked by your passion to turn bigger and stronger.
Anadrol has a structure that resembles that of the male anabolic hormone, testosterone, which supports muscle-building, strength, and fat loss. In fact, some argue that its effects are comparatively faster and stronger, which gives Anadrol its extreme fitness-boosting powers.
In addition to boosting red blood cells and imitating testosterone, anadrol lowers the concentration of globulin. This leads to a rise in bioavailable testosterone that the body can use to ramp up muscle gain and strength.
The half-life of Anadrol is around 5-9 hours, and many choose to cycle the steroid in the off-season to produce mass.
| Chemical Composition | Oxymetholone |
|---|---|
| Strength | 50mg |
| Pack Size | 50 Tabs |
| Laboratory | Ultimate Performance Anabolics |
25mg – 100mg / day
Anadrol is a very simple steroid to take and does not require the stress and pain of injecting like most other compounds. A once daily dosage is the path that most users take.
Most Anadrol tablets come in 25-50mg dosages, making it convenient to consume the optimal dosage of Anadrol which is either 25-50mg or 100mg daily.
More is not necessarily better when comes to Anadrol. Studies have shown that you can hit peak gains with a dosage of around 100mg daily, with gains falling after this amount while side effects increase.
Therefore, the optimal dosage of Anadrol needs to be carefully considered so you’re getting the perfect balance of positive results without stressing the liver to the point where you cause damage, plus experience other side effects that would negate your gains.
Everyone will differ, but in most circumstances, you will benefit greatly from a dosage of 100mg per day, while keeping to a cycle to 4-6 weeks maximum not only to prevent liver stress.
Gains with Anadrol are known to drop off after this amount of time so there is little to no benefit extending the Cycle length, and instead allowing other steroid compounds to take over and continue to build on your gains for the rest of the cycle.
For this exact reason that Anadrol is so widely used as powerful Kickstarter steroid at the start of a cycle to build mass quickly.
ANADROL CYCLES
Unlike some other steroids, there is not a huge disparity in dosages across people of experience levels.
The main reasons for this are that firstly, Anadrol is highly effective at moderate doses and is known to drop off in effectiveness if you go too high, while side effects increase too much to outweigh benefits.
Secondly, the level of liver toxicity Anadrol causes is always going to be a limiting factor when it comes to dosage. This is not a steroid that can or should (or indeed need to) be dosed at excessive levels.
Beginner Anadrol Cycle
A beginner can easily start on a 50mg dosage of Anadrol and see exceptional results quickly, but if you’re concerned about side effects and this is your first ever Anadrol cycle, a half tablet of 25mg will still be highly effective and will reduce adverse effects until you learn how to control them. A 4-week cycle is considered suitable for a beginner.
Intermediate Anadrol Cycle
Intermediate users can still benefit greatly from a 50mg per day dosage with very fast gains in strength and mass seen.
Increasing to 100mg daily can be considered if you have the side effects under control and at this point you should be using either 0.5mg or 1mg of Arimidex daily during the cycle to mitigate those estrogenic side effects.
A 6-week cycle length is recommended as the maximum to avoid severe liver toxicity.
Advanced Anadrol Cycle
An advanced user will either be using Anadrol to massively bulk up or for a highly specific cutting purpose. However, if used at the front end of your cyclefor bulking, 100mg daily for 4-6 weeks is likely where the most advanced users will start, combined with 1mg of Arimidex every day to combat side effects.
Making use of other compounds is essential for an advanced Anadrol cycle, at a bare minimum being Test Cyp at 500mg per week for 8-12 weeks, with Deca-Durabolin at at least 200mg weekly for 8-12 weeks being a common inclusion.
While many advanced users (and even some beginners) boast of using Anadrol at 200mg or more daily to get substantial gains, this comes at great risk of both immediate side effects and liver damage.
Stacking Anadrol
Whether you’re a beginner or advanced user, the majority are going to be using Anadrol as part of a stack (whether it be with just one or multiple other steroids), at the start of a cycle which provides a big kick start for the rest of the cycle when the other steroid compounds will take over in effectiveness while Anadrol stops at the 4–6-week mark.
Any stack with Anadrol is going to produce extremely effective results, and quickly. In a cutting stack it’s common to stack Anadrol with Winstrol at a dosage of anywhere between 25 to 100mg of Winstrol; but keep in mind that Winstrol is also very liver toxic. A quality strength and cutting stack of Anadrol at 100mg and Winstrol at 50mg is tried and tested amongst many users.
Another common stack is Anadrol and Dianabol with lower dosages of each, with Dianabol extending to 6 weeks and Anadrol stopping at 4 weeks. For this stack cycle, using Anadrol at 50mg daily and Dianabol at 200mg weekly is likely to produce dramatic results very quickly.
Perhaps the simplest and guaranteed to see extreme results stack is one consisting of 50mg of Anadrol daily for the first 6 weeks, combined with Test E at 500mg weekly and Deca-Durabolin at 400mg weekly for 12 weeks.
The cycle is followed by a two week break then followed up with 3 weeks of PCT (100mg/day Clomid for 10 days then followed up with 50mg/day Clomid for another 10 days). This stack will allow rapid gains at the start with Anadrol, while testosterone and Deca kick in as slower acting injectables for the remained of the cycle
Anadrol is useful in two main areas: starting off a bulking cycle, and for contest preparation whereas an experienced user you want to fill out after a heavy diet and cutting cycle.
However, for the average user, Anadrol is not going to be a cutting steroid because the effects are fast but short lived, so it is rather one that has its main use as a potent bulking compound. The main benefits of Anadrol are:
Kicks off gains at the start of a cycle
Anadrol acts fast so helps you bulk up very quickly while other injectable steroids in your cycle take their time to start working. Most people will combine Anadrol with slow acting injectable steroids in a stack for this reason.
Increases your appetite
This obviously helps you gain weight quicker because you will be wanting to eat more. However, this is another area where careful dosage is critical because taking excess Anadrol can have the reverse effect of decreasing your appetite which will negatively impact your gains and performance.
So, if you want peak appetite while on Anadrol: stick to a dosage of under 150mg and preferably around the 100mg daily mark.
Anadrol Stacks well with other steroids
Anadrol is rarely used on its own so it’s critical it works in synergy with other compounds and that is indeed the case. While Anadrol’s effects take off fast, your other steroids take their time to kick in.
Anadrol stacks well with just about any other steroid out there, and the most common stacks include any form of testosterone (all Anadrol users should be adding testosterone as a bare minimum), and works particularly well with Nandrolone based steroids and Trenbolone, while it’s very commonly stacked with the powerful cutting steroid, winstrol.
Even though Anadrol is a non-aromatizing steroid, it still for reasons not fully understood bring about an increase in the levels of estrogen. Therefore, we still see some of those estrogen related side effects that so many steroids cause.
Anadrol is a powerful steroid and as is so often the case, the more powerful the steroid, the more numerous and fuller on the side effects can be. The main side effects to be aware of when you’re using Anadrol are:
Liver Toxicity
Anadrol is a 17aa (17-Alpha-Alkylated) steroid, and like all steroids of this type it is particularly demanding on the liver.
This means we must pay close attention to both dosage and duration of use of Anadrol because liver damage, and liver failure at the most extreme end, is not something you want to deal with.
Studies have clearly shown that liver stress levels rise with the use of oral anabolic steroids like Anadrol, with additional adverse effects on the kidneys when used long term.
Headache
Anadrol is famous for its headache inducing effects in some people. Experimenting with lowering your dosage can impact on whether you experience headaches or not, or how bad they get. In more severe cases, migraines can form, and this can certainly be a factor in how high a dosage of Anadrol you’re going to be comfortable using.
Some people will get headaches at just 50mg, while others can tolerate 100mg. Because Anadrol can also cause high blood pressure, this should be checked to make sure BP is not contributing to headaches.
Gynecomastia
An estrogenic side effect of Anadrol is gyno and even though, as mentioned, this steroid does not aromatize we still need to make use of anti-estrogen medication to keep issues like gyno at bay.
Aromatase inhibitors still work well with Anadrol to lower estrogen levels and reduce symptoms like gyno, just keep in mind that AI’s (unlike SERMs) can negatively impact on cholesterol levels.
Water Retention/Bloating
Another estrogenic effect that most users will experience with Anadrol is water retention, and this is a particular problem for those who are getting competition ready.
But again, water retention can be reduced and controlled using a quality aromatase inhibitor like Arimidex.
Keeping control of water retention is not only critical for appearance purposes, but even more importantly an excess of water retention can have an adverse effect on your blood pressure.
Cholesterol
If you are prone to high cholesterol, you you need to seriously consider whether Anadrol is the right steroid for you, because it is well known to contribute to a decrease in good cholesterol levels (HDL).
Even with normal healthy cholesterol levels, anyone using Anadrol is at risk of elevated cholesterol while on this steroid.
This makes it imperative that a low cholesterol diet is maintained especially by minimizing saturated fat intake, and by including some heart rate elevating cardio work in your workout routines.
Loss of Appetite
This is not meant to occur when you use Anadrol because it’s a drug designed to increase appetite and help you gain weight; but if you’re using too high a dosage it can have the opposite effect and suppress your appetite. So, if you notice a clear decrease in how much you feel like eating, your Anadrol dosage is too high.
Suppression of Natural Hormones
Like all steroids, Anadrol will cause the body to slow down or even stop the normal production of hormones, including testosterone
For this reason, you will almost certainly want to be making use of a testosterone steroid while on an Anadrol cycle. Without it, low testosterone and all the associated symptoms are virtually a given.
There are many different testosterone esters you can choose to use with Anadrol, and all will serve the purpose of maintaining a viable level of the hormone while you’re on a cycle.
Post cycle therapy is also critical to get all your natural hormone function going again once your entire steroid cycle is complete.
Mood Changes
This is a possibility with any anabolic steroid and some users do report seeing some pretty serious changes to their moods regarding anger and temperament.
Again, this is an area where monitoring your dosage relative to side effects is important so you can strike the right balance between getting good results while not suffering with personality changes that will impact other parts of your life.
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