Side effects of Dianabol and Anadrol

Similar to Testosterone and Anadrol 50, Dianabol is a powerful steroid but also one that comes with notable side effects.

Methandrostenolone is somewhat estrogenic so gynecomastia is a constant concern during its use, and can occur early in the cycle. Particularly when high doses are used, at the same time water retention can be a very pronounced problem, causing a notable loss of muscle definition as well as gains in water and subcutaneous fat.

More sensitive individuals will want to keep estrogen in check by adding an anti-estrogen such as

Nolvadex or Proviron.

Arimidex is a stronger drug and may be a better choice, but may be somewhat expensive compared to standard estrogen maintenance therapies.

Other side effects that are common with the use of this substance are:

Oily skin breakouts.
Acne.
Growth of facial and body hair.
Aggressive behaviors may increase.
Worsen any pattern baldness.

Sensitive individuals may want to avoid the use of this drug and opt for a milder anabolic such as Deca-Durabolin.

While Anabol does convert to a more potent steroid via interaction with the enzyme 5-Reductase (the same enzyme that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone) it has a very low affinity to do so in the human body, being moderately androgenic.

The use of Dianabol is really only popular in men, when it is used by a woman there are very strong symptoms of virilization. Some however experiment with this drug and find that low doses (5mg) of this extremely powerful steroid give muscle growth gains. When Dianabol is administered it will produce exceptional gains in strength and mass.

Common Adverse Effects of Anadrol in Men

• Rapid weight gain, especially in the face and trunk.
• Very prolonged erections of the penis that can become painful.
• Possible increase in penis size.
• Increased interest in sexual intercourse.
• Increased appetite.
• Severe acne, oily skin and possible gynecomastia.
• Increased alopecia in predisposed men.
• Increased body hair.
• Possible nausea or pain in the upper stomach.

In some rare cases

• Pain or difficulty urinating.
• Jaundice or yellowing of the skin and eyes.
• Loss of interest in sex, impotence, difficulty having an orgasm, decreased amount of semen when ejaculating.
• Possible loss of appetite with dark urine and clay-colored stools.
• Easy bruising or bleeding (bleeding from the nose or gums) that is hard to stop.
• Unexpected changes in skin color.
• Shortness of breath (even with mild exertion).
• Swelling in the hands or feet.
• Feeling restless or excited, anxious, fast heartbeat, or hearing things that are not there.
• Trouble sleeping (insomnia), occasional fever, muscle twitching, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Adverse Effects of Anadrol in Women

• Hoarse and deep voice.
• Enlargement and possible pain in the breasts.
• Increased facial hair, legs and breasts.
• Male pattern baldness.
• Enlargement of the clitoris.
• Changes in the menstrual period.
• Increased or decreased interest in sex.