Anavar (oxandrolone) part 3

Dose

For use in patients for anemia or to help individuals gain weight, the adult dose of Anavar is 2.5- 20 mg/day in 2-4 divided doses. Some individuals see a response with the lowest dose and others require a large dose. The duration of therapy is usually 3-6 weeks. The dose is increased gradually when no response is seen in the first 4 weeks. Oxandrin is available as a tablet in doses of 2.5 mg or 10 mg.

Like all anabolic steroids, Oxandrin also has some side effects. At the low doses, the majority of side effects are minor. The side effects at low dose may include some minor abdominal discomfort, nausea or diarrhea. However, at high doses the side effects include:

- jaundice
- rare hepatic necrosis
- liver cancers
- general malaise
- testicular atrophy
- hair loss
- breast enlargement
- stomach cramps, nausea, bloating
- acne, oily skin
- diarrhea
- menstrual irregularities
- testicular atrophy

The majority of these side effects are reversible when the drug is stopped.

Contraindications

There are a few conditions where Oxandrolone should not be used. These include patients with:

- suspected prostate cancer
- breast cancer in male or female
- pregnancy
- if there is evidence of hypercalcemia
- allergy to anabolic steroids

Body builders

Many bodybuilders take Anavar. The drug is easily absorbed after ingestion and should be taken with a meal. The typical dose for men is one tablet twice a day. Females need to take only one tablet a day. The majority of body builders usually start at the low dose. Many athletes combine Anavar with other drugs, since at low doses Anavar has minimal side effects. It is often combined with dianabol, winstrol or anadrol. The duration of treatment is anywhere from 4-8 weeks. The exact dosage to begin treatment is variable but most experts recommend 5 mg total per day and gradually increasing the dose over 2-3 weeks.

Anavar is heavily favored by women because it has minimal virilizing effects at low dose. However, if the dose is greater than 5 mg per day and if the duration of treatment is longer than 6 weeks, signs of musculanization will become evident. The weight gain by Anavar is slow and gradual. Most body builders see weight gain after 3-4 weeks.

Signs of Virilization include the following:

- Deep voice
- Decrease libido
- Clitoral enlargement
- Acne
- Excessive hair growth

Women who do develop virilizing signs should stop the drug immediately. While the acne and excessive hair growth may reverse, the other virilizing signs are not always reversible.