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Oxm4.4

Oxymetholone (Anadrol)

Limited safety

Evidence

Evidence Score4.4/10

Studies: 7

Meta-analyses: 1

Dosage & timing

Dosage:

There is no legitimate non-medical dose. Oxymetholone is a prescription-only, DEA Schedule III controlled substance; this library does NOT provide a body-composition dosing protocol. For context only: the FDA-approved dose for anemia is 1–5 mg/kg/day (usual 1–2 mg/kg/day) under a physician, and trials used 50 mg twice or three times daily in HIV wasting, 50–100 mg/day in older men, and 50 mg twice daily in dialysis — all clinician-supervised with liver and lipid monitoring. That is not an endorsement of self-administration.

Best Time:

Any time

Can take on empty stomach

Form:

Prescription oral tablet (Anadrol-50 / Anapolon) — clinician-directed, approved anemia indication only

What you'll notice

💪 Weight & lean/body-cell-mass gain in wastingpositive

Weeks to months

🩸 Raised haemoglobin in anemiapositive

Weeks to months

⚠️ Hepatotoxicity (transaminitis, cholestasis, peliosis)negative

Weeks to months

Safety

Limited safety

Contraindications:

Anyone seeking it for body composition or athletic performance without a prescription — a DEA Schedule III controlled substance; possession/use without an Rx is illegal, and it is not a dietary supplement
Pre-existing liver disease or elevated liver enzymes — 17α-alkylated and markedly hepatotoxic (transaminitis, cholestasis, peliosis hepatis)
Known or suspected prostate or male breast carcinoma; hypercalcemia; nephrosis

Drug Interactions:

Warfarin / oral anticoagulants
Hepatotoxic drugs / alcohol
Insulin / oral hypoglycemics

Side Effects:

Hepatic transaminitis / cholestatic liver injuryPeliosis hepatis / hepatic tumour (AAS class)Adverse lipid shift (low HDL, high LDL)

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