Side effects
Like all androgenic steroids, Halotestin also has a fair number of side effects. These side effects do not occur in all individuals. While side effects are rare, they are more prominent when the treatment is prolonged. The side effects include:
Females
- Menstrual irregularities
- Deepening of voice
- Clitoral enlargement
- Hair growth
Unfortunately clitoral enlargement is always not irreversible even after stopping treatment.
Males
- gynecomastia
- baldness
- acne
- oily skin
- water retention
- nausea, vomiting
- jaundice
- liver cancers (rare)
- decreased libido
- headache
- mental- anxiety, anger, depression
- allergic reactions
Warnings
Halotestin should be used with great caution in people with breast cancer as it can cause hypercalcemia. Long term use has been associated with development of liver cancer.
In children, Halotestin can accelerate bone development without compensating for gains in linear growth- resulting in grotesque features.
Contraindications
Halotestin should not be used in individuals who have:
- hypersensitivity to steroids
- males with breast cancer
- males with prostate cancer
- pregnant females
- individuals with serious heart or liver disease
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