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Some of the most used
non-steroidal oral drugs :
Clenbuterol :
(not a
steroid)
30
tabs, 30 USD.
A popular drug for cutting up. It was originally created
for asthma patients. But bodybuilders find it has the ability to
promote fat loss. Clenbuterol is a very interesting and remarkable
compound. It is not a steroid hormone but a beta-2-symphatomimetic.
Its effects, however, can by all means be compared to those of
steroids.
Clenbuterol can cause a solid, highly qualitative
muscle growth which goes hand in hand with a significant strength
gain. Clenbuterol, above all, has a strong anticatabolic effect,
which means it decreases the rate at which protein is reduced in the
muscle cell, consequently causing an enlargement of muscle cells.
For this reason, numerous athletes use Clenbuterol after
steroid treatment to balance the resulting catabolic phase and thus
obtain maximum strength and muscle mass. A further aspect of
Clenbuterol is its distinct fat-burning effect. Clenbuterol burns
fat without dieting because it increases the body temperature
slightly, forcing the body to burn fat for this process.
Due
to the higher body temperature Clenbuterol magnifies the effect of
anabolic/androgenic steroids taken simultaneously, since the protein
processing is increased. Athletes usually take 5-7 tablets, 100-140
mcg per day for women 80-100 mcg/day are usually sufficient, It is
important that the athlete begin by taking only one tablet on the
first day and then increasing the dosage by one tablet each of the
following days until the desired maximum dosage is reached.
The compound is usually taken over a period of 8-10 weeks.
Since Clenbuterol is not a hormone compound it has no side effects
typical of anabolic steroids. For this reason it is also liked by
women. Side effects are of a temporary nature and usually subside
after 8-10 days, despite continuation of the product. Reports of
side effects are shaky hands, insomnia, appetite loss etc.
Nolvadex : (not a steroid)
around 30 USD/box.
(tamoxifen citrate) 10 mg/tab
60 or 250 / bottle. This drug is a potent nonsteroidal
anti-estrogen. It is intended for use in estrogen dependent tumors,
i.e. breast cancer. Steroid users take Nolvadex to prevent the
effects of estrogen in the body and minimize some of the bad side
effects of steroids (such as gyno).. This estrogen is most often the
result of aromatizing affect of steroids. It can aid in preventing
edema, gynecomastia, and female pattern fat distribution, all of
which might occur when a man's estrogen levels are too high. Also
these affects can occur when androgen levels are too low, making
estrogen the predominant hormone. This can occur when endogenous
androgens have been suppressed by the prolonged use of exogenous
steroids in combination with cutting of these exogenous sources.
Nolvadex works by competitively binding to target estrogen
sites like the breast. This drug is not toxic nor have any side
effects been seen in athletes who used the drug as an anti-estrogen.
This drug is the most popular anti-estrogen among steroid users by
far. Although this drug does not turn out to be 100% effective for
everyone, it does seem to exhibit some level of effectiveness for
all. It works so well for some bodybuilders, they can take
untraditional drugs like Dianabol or Anadrol right up to a contest
as long as they stack it with Nolvadex. It would seem wise to take
this drug in conjunction with any steroid cycle.
Most
reported a dosage of 10mg to 20mg daily got the job done.
Availability of Nolvadex has been fair on the black market. Women
athletes have not found this drug to be of much benefit. It is not
relatively toxic and has no side effects. This drug is almost a must
for anyone on a steroid cycle especially those prone to getting
fatty breast tissue (if you had a weight problem before).
It
will slow down the effects of a steroid cycle so use only if you
need to. Effective Dose: 10 - 20 mgs. / per day Street
Price: $1.00 - 2.00 per tablet Stacking Info: A must for any
steroid cycle to reduce side effects.
Bad effect: Makes
steroids work less! Only use it if you really need it. Have been
connected to testicular cancer in rat studies (oocchh). Dose:
1-2 tabs a day.
Lasix : (not a
steroid)
(furosemide) 20mg or 40mg/tab This is a very
strong diuretic. Bodybuilders often use this drug to shed water in
an attempt to attain greater definition in the muscles. Lasix acts
very quickly; when taken orally its entire effect can be over in as
little as two hours. Some athletes like this immediate effect
because it allows them to judge their "new look" quickly and
determine if they are too flat, or still not cut enough. Depending
on their judgment, they might take an additional dose of the drug,
or ingest more water to make up for over depletion. Some athlete’s
claim they avoid serious cramping and other side effects associated
with the use of this drug by supplementing extra mineral and
potassium salts. This practice, although often effective, can be
extremely dangerous. When self-administering diuretics and potassium
salts, an extreme imbalance could result in heart failure.
Fortunately most athletes who use Lasix do so only for a day or two
before their competition. Dosages seen were around 40mg a day. This
drug should be used under the care of a physician. It usually does
not show up on the market, but is available at a very low price by
prescription.
Due to its intense effect on water excretion
Lasix is used for treatment of edemas and high blood pressure.
Bodybuilders use Lasix shortly before a competition to excrete
excessive, mostly subcutaneous, water so that they appear hard,
defined, and ripped to the bone when in the limelight.
The
effect of tablets begins within an hour and continues for 3-4 hours.
Depending on how much water is still in the athlete's body he must
have more or less frequent access to a restroom. This can cause a
considerable weight loss within a very short time. For this reason,
athletes often use Lasix to lose weight and to compete in a lower
weight class. Athletes usually prefer the oral form of the compound.
In our experience, Lasix is taken in the last two days
before a competition. The amount of the dosage, the duration of
application, and the intervals of intake usually depend on the
diuretic effect or the athlete's shape. Bodybuilders usually take a
half or whole 40 mg tablet and wait to see what happens. Some repeat
this procedure once or twice in an interval of a few hours. Lasix is
the strongest diuretic and the most dangerous compound in
bodybuilders' arsenal of medicine.
Side effects can include
circulatory disturbances, dizziness, dehydration, muscle cramps,
vomiting, circulatory collapse, diarrhea, and fainting. In extreme
cases cardiac arrest is possible. This also seems to have been the
cause of death for Austrian bodybuilder Heinz Salimayer, who passed
away during the 1980's, and for Mohammed Benaziza, who died in
October 1992. Extreme caution is advised when athletes who are
already substantially drained and dehydrated continue their loop
diuretic treatment with a "make it or die attitude," or even
continue the intake altogether with a completely reduced liquid
intake. ATTENTION: The 500 mg tablet version must not be used under
any circumstances by persons with a normal kidney function. Loop
diuretics are prescription drugs and are only available in
pharmacies.
Clomid: (not a steroid)
24 tabs
around 30 USD.
Since it is a synthetic estrogen it belongs,
however, to the group of sex hormones. In school medicine Clomid is
normally used to trigger ovulation. Clomid also has a strong
influence on the hypothalamohypophysial testicular axis. It
stimulates the hypo-physis to release more gonadotropin so that a
faster and higher re-lease of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and
LH (luteinizing hormone) occurs. This results in an elevated
endogenous (body's own) testosterone level.
Clomid is
especially effective when the body's own testosterone production,
due to the intake of anabolic/androgenic steroids, is suppressed. In
most cases Clomid can normalize the testosterone level and the
spermatogenesis (sperm development) within 10- 14 days. For this
reason Clomid is primarily taken after steroids are discontinued.
At this time it is extremely important to bring the
testosterone production to a normal level as quickly as possible so
that the loss of strength and muscle mass is minimized. Even better
results can be achieved if Clomid is combined with HCG or when
Clomid is used after the intake of HCG.
Paradoxically,
although Clomid is a synthetic estrogen it also works as an
antiestrogen. The reason is that Clomid has only a very low
estrogenic effect and thus the stronger estrogens which, for
example, form during the aromatization of steroids, are blocked at
the recep-tors.
These would include those that develop
during the aromatizing of steroids. This does not prevent the
steroids from aromatizing but the increased estrogen is mostly
deactivated since it cannot at-tach to the receptors.
The
increased water retention and the possible signs of feminization can
thus be reduced or even completely avoided. Since the antiestrogenic
effect of Clomid is lower than those found in Proviron, Nolvadex,
and Teslac it is mainly taken as a testosterone stimulant.
Clomid is a medication that promotes the production of the
body's own stimulating hormone, gonadotropin, which in turn
increases the testosterone level. It is, for example, administered
to women as a so-called antiestrogen to trigger ovulation
("ovulation stimulator").
Possible side effects are
climacteric hot flashes and occasional visual disturbances which can
manifest themselves in blurred vision, giving flickering or
flashing. Should visual disturbances occur, the manufacturer
recommends discontinuing Clomid treatment.
When taking
Clomid multiple pregnancies are possible as well. As for the dosage,
50-100 mg/day (1 -2 tablets) seems to be sufficient. The tablets are
usually taken with fluids after meals.
If several tablets
are taken it is recommended that they be administered in equal doses
distributed through-out the day. The duration of intake should not
exceed 10 to 14 days.
Most athletes begin with 100 mg/day,
taking one 50 mg tablet every morning and evening after meals. After
the fifth day the dosage is often reduced to only one 50 mg tablet
per day It is normally not necessary to take the compound for more
than ten days in order to increase the endogenous testosterone
production.
Since Clomid should not be taken for a prolonged
time its application as an antiestrogen must be excluded because,
for that purpose, it would have to be taken for several weeks.
Clomid is relatively expensive. Side effects of Clomid are very rare
if reasonable dosages are taken.
Cytomel (T3): (not a steroid)
60 tabs/50 mcg, around 25 USD.
Cytomel is a synthetic thyroid hormone (Type
T-3). There are two main types of synthetic thyroid hormones that
are available being this and Synthroid (T-4). This product is
regarded as the stronger of the two products (it is 4-5 times
stronger than Synthroid).
This product works by increasing
the synthesis of protein, carbohydrates, and fats as well as RNA in
the body thereby increasing your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate).
Bodybuilders love this product for many reasons.
This
product is an excellent fat burner since your metabolism is greatly
increased while being on it. You can afford to be a little sloppier
on precontest dieting since it will still burn fat when you are
taking in a lot of calories since your metabolism is going haywire.
Step over Ripped Fuel, E/C/A stack, Thermadrine. When taken
with clenbuterol, this is the single best fat burning combination
that is available today (with the possible exception of DNP). It
also helps to make steroids more effective since it is such a good
aid for protein synthesis. Most people need to be careful to start
with a low dosage, about 25 mcgs. per day and increase by about one
tab or 25 mcgs. per day every 5-6 days.
Make sure that you
don't go over 100 mcgs. per day at the very most. On days that you
take multiple tabs, divide the tabs evenly across the day (i.e. 100
mcgs. would be 4 doses of 25 mcgs. apiece spread evenly across the
day.) You also need to make sure that you cycle down off this
product as well to keep the thyroid functioning properly as well.
Don't take for more than 5 weeks at a time as well.
After
doing a cycle of this drug, make sure you go at least 8 weeks before
doing it again as to allow normal thyroid functioning to return.
Proviron: (not a
steroid)
20 tabs, around 25 USD.
Proviron is a synthetic, orally
effective androgen which does not have any anabolic characteristics.
Proviron is therefore taken during a steroid administration or after
discontinuing the use of the steroids, to eliminate a possible
impotency or a reduced sexual interest.
You should be aware
that Proviron is also an estrogen antagonist which prevents the
aromatization of steroids. Proviron prevents the aromatizing of
steroids. Therefore gynecomastia and increased water retention are
successfully blocked. Since Proviron strongly suppresses the forming
of estrogens no rebound effect occurs after discontinuation of use
of the compound.
For this reason male athletes should prefer
Proviron. With Proviron the athlete obtains more muscle hard-ness
since the androgen level is increased and the estrogen concentration
remains low. This, in particular, is noted positively during the
preparation for a competition when used in combination with a diet.
Female athletes who naturally have a higher estrogen level of-ten
supplement their steroid intake with Proviron resulting in increased
muscle hardness. In the past it was common for body-builders to take
a daily dose of one 25 mg tablet over several weeks, sometimes even
months, in order to appear hard all year round. This was especially
important for athletes' appearances at guest performances, seminars
and photo sessions. Today Clenbuterol is usually taken over the
entire year since possible virilization symptoms cannot occur which
is not yet the case with Proviron.
Since Proviron is very
effective male athletes usually need only 50 mg/day which means that
the athlete usually takes one 25 mg tablet in the morning and
another 25 mg tablet in the evening. In some cases one 25 mg tablet
per day is sufficient. When combining Proviron with Nolvadex (50 mg
Proviron/day and 20 mg Nolvadex/day) this will lead to an almost
complete suppression of estrogen. Even better results are achieved
with 50 mg Proviron/day and 500 - 1000 mg Teslac/day. Since Teslac
is a very expensive compound (see Teslac) most athletes do not
consider this combination.
The side effects of Proviron in
men are low at a dosage of 24 tablets/day so that Proviron, taken
for example in combination with a steroid cycle, can be used
comparatively without risk over several weeks. Since Proviron is
well-tolerated by the liver, liver dysfunctions do not occur in the
given dosages.
For athletes who are used to acting under the
motto "more is better" the intake of Proviron could have a
paradoxical effect. The most common side effect of Proviron is a
distinct sexual overstimulation and in some cases continuous penis
erection, which is good for men who want to make impression to his
mate when having sexual activities.
Female athletes should
use Proviron with caution since possible androgenic side effects
cannot be excluded. Women who want to give Proviron a try should not
take more than one 25 mg tablet per day. Higher dosages and periods
of intake of more than four weeks considerably increase the risk of
virilization symptoms.
Female athletes who have no
difficulties with Proviron obtain good results with 25 mg
Proviron/day and 20 mg Nolvadex/day and, in combination with a diet,
re-port an accelerated fat breakdown and continuously harder
muscles.
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