Anadrol

Anadrol is in a class of drugs called steroids. Your body naturally produces steroids similar to anadrol. Anadrol is used to treat conditions in which the body does not produce enough of its own steroids, such as Addison's disease, and salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome. Anadrol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking anadrol?
Do not take anadrol if you have a serious bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. Anadrol weakens your body's immune response and thus its ability to fight infection.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have: high blood pressure or heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, hypothyroidism, tuberculosis, diabetes mellitus, psychiatric conditions, ulcerative colitis, stomach ulcers, myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, or any other medical conditions. You may not be able to take anadrol, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Anadrol is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether anadrol will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
Anadrol passes into breast milk. Do not take anadrol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take anadrol?
• Take anadrol exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• Anadrol can be taken with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.
• Try to take your dose at the same time each day.
• Do not stop taking anadrol suddenly if you have been taking it for a few weeks. You may need a gradual reduction in dosage before you stop taking this medication.
• Carry some type of medical identification that will let others know you are taking anadrol in the case of an emergency.
• Store anadrol at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What should I avoid while taking anadrol? 
• Avoid sources of infection. Wash your hands frequently and keep them away from your mouth and eyes. Your immune system may be weakened while you are taking anadrol. Notify your doctor if you are exposed to an infection such as chicken pox or measles.
• Avoid immunizations during treatment with anadrol unless your doctor approves.

What are the possible side effects of anadrol?
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking anadrol and seek emergency medical attention:
• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
• swelling of the feet or ankles;
• difficulty breathing;
• severe or continuing headache;
• dizziness or fainting;
• increased blood pressure (severe headache or blurred vision); or
• sudden weight gain (more than 5 pounds in a day or two). Other side effects may occur rarely, usually with prolonged courses of anadrol. Talk to your doctor if you experience:
• nausea or stomach upset,
• fatigue,
• muscle weakness or joint pain,
• problems with diabetes control,
• increased hunger or thirst,
• thinning of your skin,
• cataracts,
• glaucoma,
• osteoporosis,
• round face, and
• changes in behavior. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What happens if I overdose? 
• Seek emergency medical attention. A single large dose of this medication is unlikely to cause symptoms or death. Overdose symptoms are more likely to be caused by a chronic overdose--large doses taken over a period of time.
• Symptoms of an overdose include swelling or water retention, high blood pressure (headache, blurred vision), weight gain, and low levels of potassium in the blood.