Stanozon (Stanozolol) is an injectable anabolic steroid derived from dihydrotestosterone. Stanozon (Stanozolol) is highly favored by dieting bodybuilders and competitive athletes for its ability to promote muscle growth without water-retention.

Androgenic Side Effects

Although classified as an anabolic steroid, androgenic side effects are still common with this substance, especially with higher doses. This may include bouts of oily skin, acne, and body/facial hair growth.

Anabolic/androgenic steroids may also aggravate male pattern hair loss. Women are also warned of the potential virilizing effects of anabolic/androgenic steroids. These may include a deepening of the voice, menstrual irregularities, changes in skin texture, facial hair growth, and clitoral enlargement.

Hepatotoxicity Side Effects

Stanozon (Stanozolol) is a c17-alpha alkylated compound. C17-alpha alkylated anabolic/androgenic steroids can be hepatotoxic. Prolonged or high exposure may result in liver damage. In rare instances life-threatening dysfunction may develop. It is advisable to visit a physician periodically during each cycle to monitor liver function and overall health. Intake of c17-alpha alkylated steroids is commonly limited to 6-8 weeks, in an effort to avoid escalating liver strain.

Cardiovascular Side Effects

Anabolic/androgenic steroids can have deleterious effects on serum cholesterol. This includes a tendency to reduce HDL (good) cholesterol values and increase LDL (bad) cholesterol values, which may shift the HDL to LDL balance in a direction that favors greater risk of arteriosclerosis.

The relative impact of an anabolic/androgenic steroid on serum lipids is dependent on the dose, route of administration (oral vs. injectable), type of steroid (aromatizable or non-aromatizable), and level of resistance to hepatic metabolism.

Administration for Men

It is most commonly used at a dosage of 100 – 150mg per week. The dosage schedule should be further divided to reduce the volume of each injection if necessary, perhaps administering the drug two to three times per week. One should also take caution to rotate injection sites regularly, so as to avoid irritation or infection.

The positive effects of this drug become most apparent when it is used for longer cycles, usually lasting 8 weeks or more in duration. Stanozon (Stanozolol) is a very versatile drug, and can be combined with a number of other agents depending on the desired result.