SteroidDHT Derivative

Oxymetholone (Anadrol)

Oral (Oxymetholone) — 17aa

Also known as Anadrol, adrol, A50

Half-life

~8-9 hours

What is Oxymetholone (Anadrol)?

One of the most powerful oral anabolics. Extreme strength and mass gains, primarily from water retention.

How Oxymetholone (Anadrol) works

Potent oral anabolic driving erythropoiesis and protein synthesis via AR and non-AR mediated pathways.

Benefits & uses

Dramatic mass & strength (fastest orals)
Raises red blood cells (was a medical anemia drug)
Strong bulking

Common uses: Bulking, strength, anemia treatment, mass gain.

Oxymetholone (Anadrol) dosage

Protokol doesn't recommend doses for prescription or controlled compounds. Any figures below are reference or observational reports — dosing should be set with a qualified clinician.

Protocol notes: 25-100mg daily oral. Strongest oral mass builder. Run 4-6 weeks max. Hepatotoxic — use TUDCA/NAC.
Commonly reported: Observational only; short runs due to significant liver stressObservational use reports — not a recommendation.

Oxymetholone (Anadrol) half-life

~8-9 hours

Oxymetholone (Anadrol) side effects

Severe liver toxicity, headaches, GI issues, extreme water retention. 6-8 week max.

Fluid retention/BP rise
Hepatotoxicity
Gynecomastia-like symptoms despite low aromatization
Significant liver toxicity (among harshest orals)
Water retention / blood-pressure rise
Lipid shift
HPTA suppression
Headaches/lethargy
Appetite loss reported

Warnings & monitoring

🔴 One of the most hepatotoxic orals. Requires liver, blood-pressure, lipid bloodwork + close medical monitoring
Strong water retention/BP
Limit duration strictly

Oxymetholone (Anadrol) interactions

with Dianabol
Avoid · severe
Both convert estrogenically and are highly hepatotoxic. Doubling up massively elevates blood pressure, water retention, and ALT/AST.
Timing: Never combine two wet 17α-alkylated orals

Commonly stacked with

Testosterone Enanthate Nandrolone Decanoate (Deca)

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