Help on Deca Durabolin

Brand Name: Deca Durabolin; Generic name: Nandrolone Decanoate

Effective dosage: 100-400mg/week; Active half life (?) : 15 Days

Deca Durabolin is the most popular and commonly used injectable anabolic steroid. Even though nandrolone decanoate is still contained in many generic compounds, most people use it with Deca Durabolin. It was introduced during 1960's as an injectable steroid in various strengths - 50 mg/ml and 100 mg/ml being most common ones.

The popularity of this drug is owed to its numerous uses. It causes the muscle cell to store more nitrogen than it releases, to achieve a positive nitrogen balance. This drug is also taken for Osteoporosis in females who have passed the menopause and for insufficient production of red and white blood cells by the bone marrow. Besides this, Deca Durabolin also causes masculinisation in males who are lacking in natural male hormones.

Take your doctor’s advice before starting treatment with this medicine. The often recommended dosage is between 100 and 400 mg/week. Scientific research proves that the best results can be obtained by the intake of 2 mg/pound body weight. If you take a dose of less than 200 mg/week, you will generally feel only a very light anabolic effect, but this increases with a higher dose.

The side effects of this drug are comparatively low with dosages of 100-400 mg/week; androgenic-caused side effects can take place. Some side effects involve problems pertaining to high blood pressure and an extended time for blood clotting, which can cause nasal bleeding, increased bleeding of cuts, enhanced production of the sebaceous gland and acne. Some users also report headaches and sexual over-stimulation.

Women who take up to 100 mg/week of Deca Durabolin generally do not experience any major issues. At higher dosages, androgenic-caused virilization symptoms may take place; deepened voice, increased growth of body hair, acne, or increased libido being some of them. You should take these steroids in consultation with your physician.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•breast cancer
•diabetes
•heart or blood vessel disease
•high blood calcium levels
•kidney disease
•liver disease
•previous heart attack
•prostate disease
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding
•an unusual or allergic reaction to nandrolone decanoate, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
How should I use Nandrolone Decanoate?

Nandrolone decanoate is for injection into a muscle. It is usually given by a health-care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

Try not to miss a dose. Injections are usually given several weeks apart. Notify your prescriber or health care professional if you are unable to keep an appointment.

What drug(s) may interact with nandrolone decanoate?

•blood thinners
•cyclosporine
•epoetin alfa
•growth hormone
•finasteride
•medicines for diabetes
•saw palmetto
•warfarin
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking Nandrolone Decanoate?

If you are diabetic nandrolone decanoate may affect your blood sugar levels. Check with your prescriber or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.

Nandrolone decanoate is banned from use in athletes by the US and the International Olympic Committees and other athletic organizations.

Possible Nandrolone Decanoate side effects:

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•acne
•hair loss
•headache
•sexual difficulties; changes in sexual desire can occur in either male or female patients, and excessive doses can cause impotence in men
Additional side effects that can occur in men include:
•breast tenderness or enlargement
•frequent erections
•frequent or difficult passing of urine
•groin or scrotum pain
Additional side effects that can occur in women include:
•irregular vaginal bleeding/spotting
•decrease in breast size
•enlarged clitoris
•hair loss
•facial hair growth
•voice changes (deepening or hoarseness)
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•black, tarry stools or light-colored stools
•dark yellow or brown urine
•depression
•nausea, vomiting
•skin rash and itching (hives)
•stomach pain
•unusual bleeding
•unusual swelling
•weight gain
•yellowing of the eyes or skin
Where can I store Nandrolone Decanoate?

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F); do not freeze. Protect from bright light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Keep out of the reach of children.