At a glance
Effects
- Rapid muscle mass gain: Promotes large, fast increases in muscle size via boosted protein synthesis and nitrogen retention.[2][3]
- Strength increase: Marked short-term gains in muscle strength and power output.[1][2]
- Water retention / bloating: Aromatization to estrogen causes fluid retention, which can raise blood pressure.[4][6]
- Androgenic skin effects: Oily skin, acne and seborrhea; can accelerate male-pattern hair loss in predisposed people.[1][2]
Anabolic-androgenic steroid (oral)
~3-6 hours
Oral (tablet)
US Schedule III
17α-alkylated, liver-toxic
About Methandienone
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What it is
Methandienone (metandienone, sold as Dianabol) is an orally active anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) derived from testosterone, mostly no longer prescribed medically and now used non-medically for physique and performance enhancement.[1][3] It is said to be one of the most widely used AAS for such purposes historically and today.[1]
How it works
Methandienone binds to and activates the androgen receptor, producing strong anabolic and moderate androgenic effects.[1][7] This drives dramatic increases in protein synthesis, nitrogen retention, glycogenolysis and muscle strength over a short period.[1][2] It is 17α-alkylated so it survives oral first-pass metabolism through the liver, which is also why it stresses the liver, and it is a substrate for aromatase so it converts to estrogen.[2][7]
Risks & side effects
Most important: As a 17α-alkylated oral steroid, methandienone is hepatotoxic: prolonged use or high doses can cause cholestasis, elevated liver enzymes, hepatic adenomas and, in extreme cases, liver cancer.[3][5] Liver injury can occur without symptoms early on, so it must not be used without liver-function monitoring and avoidance of alcohol and other liver-stressing substances.[6][3]
Common
- Estrogenic effects: fluid retention/bloating and gynecomastia from aromatization.[1][4]
- Androgenic effects: acne, oily skin, and scalp hair loss in predisposed individuals.[1][2]
- Elevated blood pressure, partly from water retention.[4][6]
- Suppression of natural testosterone, causing testicular atrophy and reduced libido.[4][6]
Serious
- Hepatotoxicity: cholestasis, raised liver enzymes, and liver cell damage that can progress to fibrosis/cirrhosis.[5][8]
- Adverse cholesterol shift (higher LDL, lower HDL) raising cardiovascular, heart-attack and stroke risk.[4][2]
- Premature cardiovascular disease and prostatic hypertrophy in men with chronic use.[6]
Safety & harm reduction
- As an oral 17α-alkylated steroid, limit cycle duration and consider liver support; avoid alcohol and other liver stressors.[3][5]
- Manage estrogenic side effects (aromatization to estrogen drives gyno and water retention).[1][4]
- Post-cycle therapy (PCT) is commonly recommended to help restore suppressed natural testosterone.[4]
Dosage context
Commonly-reported (descriptive, not a prescription): methandienone is taken orally in bulking cycles, often split through the day because of its short half-life, and frequently stacked with injectable testosterone.[2] Because sources describing specific milligram ranges are non-authoritative and this is a controlled, liver-toxic drug, no specific dose is endorsed here; the conservative position is that not using it is the safest option.[3]
Sources
- 1.Metandienone — Wikipedia
- 2.Bodybuilding Wizard — Dianabol (Methandrostenolone) guide
- 3.Dr Paulo — Dianabol Side Effects
- 4.Patsnap Synapse — What is Metandienone used for / side effects
- 5.LiverTox (NCBI Bookshelf) — Androgenic Steroids
- 6.INCHEM PIM 905 — Methandienone
- 7.PubChem — Methandrostenolone (Metandienone)
- 8.TeleTest — Side Effects of Dianabol
This information is provided for educational and harm-reduction purposes only. It is not medical advice. These substances can carry serious health risks; effects and safe use vary by individual. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use. Legal status varies by country — it is your responsibility to know your local law. We do not encourage misuse.
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Generic | oral-liquid | 40 mg/ml | 30 ml | 84,90 € | €0.071/mg |
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Generic | topical-lotion | 100 mg/ml | 100 ml | 109,99 € | €0.011/mg |
Generic | oral-liquid | 50 mg/ml | 100 ml | 109,99 € | ★€0.022/mg |
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- ★★★★★2 months ago
Hat etwas lnger gedauert aber die bestellung kam an.Thank you!