What’s Anadrol
Anadrol (Oxymetholone), is a DHT-derived oral anabolic steroid.
In bodybuilding, Anadrol is considered the most powerful oral steroid on the market.
Anadrol, also known as A-bombs or Oxy’s, is predominantly used by bodybuilders in the off-season (when bulking); significantly increasing muscular size and strength.
Anadrol first came on the scene in 1959, when studied for research purposes by a pharmaceutical company named Syntex. They found Anadrol to be a successful treatment for anemia, osteoporosis, and muscle-wasting conditions such as HIV/AIDS.
2 years later, Oxymetholone became available in the UK under the brand name Anapolon. Other brand names also came to the fore, including Adroyd and Anadrol (marketed in the U.S).
In the early 1960s, Anadrol was widely available for bodybuilders to use for cosmetic purposes.
As Anadrol’s harsh side effects became increasingly well-known, the FDA limited prescriptions of oxymetholone in the mid-1970s. Bodybuilders were now unable to obtain Anadrol from their doctor, with it now being predominantly prescribed to patients suffering from anemia.
Anadrol is one of the few steroids that is still FDA-approved for medicinal purposes today alongside Anavar, Testosterone, and Deca Durabolin.
Anadrol Stacks & Cycles
Anadrol is commonly stacked with powerful injectable steroids, such as Testosterone Deca Durabolin or Trenbolone.
Such stacks will lead to further mass and strength gains but also increased side effects. Stacking multiple steroids together will exacerbate testosterone suppression, cholesterol values, and blood pressure.
With Anadrol being a particularly harsh steroid, it would be wiser to stack it with a mild injectable steroid such as Deca Durabolin, as opposed to Trenbolone. Testosterone is also suitable.
Like Dianabol, Anadrol can be cycled alone with good results, especially if the user is a novice to Oxymetholone.
Once users have built up a tolerance to Anadrol by cycling it once, users may stack other steroids with it.
Here are some sample Anadrol cycles that bodybuilders use today.
Anadrol-Only Cycle
This cycle is tailored for novices who haven’t used Anadrol before. Although Anadrol is not generally recommended for beginners, the above cycle may be tolerable due to lower doses.
Anadrol-Only Cycle (Experienced Users)
The above cycle is tailored for experienced steroid users, hence the higher dose and extended duration.
Anadrol and Testosterone Cycle
Anadrol and testosterone are one of the best duos to stack together for building size, strength, and mass. This stack is suitable for experienced users only. With the addition of testosterone, the risk of gynecomastia increases greatly due to higher estrogen levels. Thus, it is advisable to take a SERM during this cycle, such as Nolvadex.
SERMS (selective estrogen receptor modulators) essentially block estrogen’s effects directly in the breast tissue, thus preventing the onset of gyno.
Anadrol / Testosterone / Trenbolone Cycle
Note: the above cycle is only utilized by very experienced steroid users.
This is an extreme cycle for incredible mass and strength gains. Rich Piana hailed it as his “best ever cycle”. The specific testosterone he used was Sustanon 250 and Trenbolone acetate. However, he stated that he didn’t utilize this cycle often, as it is very taxing on the body.
This cycle will be very estrogenic and androgenic. Thus, bodybuilders will often take an AI (aromatase inhibitor) to reduce testosterone’s estrogenic side effects. This is usually Letrozol or Anastrozol. A SERM such as Nolvadex may also be used to prevent the direct stimulation of estrogen in the mammary gland (from Anadrol).
Regular cardio should be performed throughout this cycle to lower blood pressure, whilst avoiding stimulants and high sodium foods.
It is difficult to prevent androgenic effects from occurring; however, these effects aren’t particularly damaging to a man’s health, such as acne or male pattern baldness.
You won’t find a trio of steroids that can produce the same level of strength and mass as this combination. Equally, it is one of the worst cycles for side effects.
Anadrol PCT (Post Cycle Therapy)
You will certainly need to utilize an effective post cycle therapy after taking Anadrol, as testosterone levels will become very suppressed; affecting mental well-being, energy levels, libido, and gains.
In order to recover endogenous testosterone production quickly, an aggressive PCT protocol should be administered. This is especially true if a user is stacking Anadrol with other anabolic steroids.
The following would be an effective plan:
This PCT was created by Rx Pharmaceuticals a hormone replacement expert. This trio of drugs has been effective in treating 19 men with low testosterone levels (from the use of anabolic steroids).
Like Dianabol, Anadrol can be cycled alone with good results, especially if the user is a novice to Oxymetholone.
Once users have built up a tolerance to Anadrol by cycling it once, users may stack other steroids with it.
Here is some sample Anadrol cycles that bodybuilders use today.
Anadrol-Only Cycle
This cycle is tailored for novices who haven’t used Anadrol before. Although Anadrol is not generally recommended for beginners, the above cycle may be tolerable due to lower doses.
Anadrol-Only Cycle (Experienced Users)
The above cycle is tailored for experienced steroid users, hence the higher dose and extended duration.
Anadrol and Testosterone Cycle
Anadrol and testosterone are one of the best duos to stack together for building size, strength, and mass. This stack is suitable for experienced users only. With the addition of testosterone, the risk of gynecomastia increases greatly due to higher estrogen levels. Thus, it is advisable to take a SERM during this cycle, such as Nolvadex.
SERMS (selective estrogen receptor modulators) essentially block estrogen’s effects directly in the breast tissue, thus preventing the onset of gyno.
Anadrol / Testosterone / Trenbolone Cycle
Note: the above cycle is only utilized by very experienced steroid users.
This is an extreme cycle for incredible mass and strength gains. Rich Piana hailed it as his “best ever cycle” The specific testosterone he used was Sustanon 250 and Trenbolone acetate. However, he stated that he didn’t utilize this cycle often, as it is very taxing on the body.
This cycle will be very estrogenic and androgenic. Thus, bodybuilders will often take an AI (aromatase inhibitor) to reduce testosterone’s estrogenic side effects. This is usually Letrozol or Anastrozol. A SERM such as Nolvadex may also be used to prevent the direct stimulation of estrogen in the mammary gland (from Anadrol).
Regular cardio should be performed throughout this cycle to lower blood pressure, whilst avoiding stimulants and high sodium foods.
It is difficult to prevent androgenic effects from occurring; however, these effects aren’t particularly damaging to a man’s health, such as acne or male pattern baldness.
You won’t find a trio of steroids that can produce the same level of strength and mass as this combination. Equally, it is one of the worst cycles for side effects.
Anadrol PCT (Post Cycle Therapy)
You will certainly need to utilize an effective post cycle therapy after taking Anadrol, as testosterone levels will become very suppressed; affecting mental well-being, energy levels, libido, and gains.
In order to recover endogenous testosterone production quickly, an aggressive PCT protocol should be administered. This is especially true if a user is stacking Anadrol with other anabolic steroids.
The following would be an effective plan:
This PCT was created by RX pharmaceuticals, a hormone replacement expert. This trio of drugs has been effective in treating 19 men with low testosterone levels (from the use of anabolic steroids).
45 days after using this PCT, all of the men’s testosterone levels fully recovered back to normal levels.
Dr. Scally has treated over 100 men for hypogonadism, giving him specialist knowledge and experience in this area.
A PCT should begin as soon as Anadrol has left the user’s body. We can calculate this using Anadrol’s half-life (8-9 hours). To work out when the drug has fully left the body, you multiply the half-life by 5.5, giving us the following sum: 5.5 x 9 hours.
Thus, a PCT for Anadrol should begin 49.5 hours after the last dose. If other drugs are combined with Anadrol, you need to calculate when they will also leave the body. In this scenario, start the PCT when the last steroid has left your system i.e. the one with the longest half-life.
