Bodybuilders and athletes typically take Dianabol in much larger dosages than a doctor would prescribe, which leads to more severe side effects.
You’ll most commonly see Dianabol sold as a blue heart-shaped pill. These pills are illegal in the US and many other countries, even though they are common on the black market. [5] X Research source
Dianabol is banned in competitive sports by national and international organizations. Even if it’s legal in your country, don’t take it if you participate in competitive sports. [7] X Research source While there’s plenty of Dianabol available on the black market, this isn’t a very smart thing to pursue. You can never be sure that the drug is pure or contains the dosage specified, and you won’t have medical support while taking it. [8] X Research source
If you’re in competitive sports, testing positive for Dianabol can result in fines, suspension, or even a permanent ban from the sport. [9] X Research source
Although it’s seldom covered in scientific surveys, women tend to use Dianabol and other anabolic steroids far less than men. [11] X Trustworthy Source National Institute on Drug Abuse Agency in the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services devoted to researching drug and drug abuse and educating the public Go to source
Women may also experience facial hair growth and body hair, loss of breasts, swelling of the clitoris, a deepened voice, an increased sex drive, and problems with periods. Men may also experience reduced sperm count, shrunken testicles, erectile dysfunction, baldness, breast development, and an increased risk of prostate cancer.
The practice of taking other drugs along with Dianabol is known as “stacking. " There is no scientific evidence that stacking or any other dosage practice reduces the medical harm caused by taking Dianabol. [14] X Trustworthy Source National Institute on Drug Abuse Agency in the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services devoted to researching drug and drug abuse and educating the public Go to source
As a result of lowered testosterone, men who take Dianabol for longer periods may have related side effects, including gynecomastia (the development of breasts), shrunken testicles, and erectile dysfunction. If you take Dianabol for an extended period, it can take as long as 4 months for your body’s testosterone levels to return to normal. [16] X Research source
It’s not uncommon for Dianabol users to combine the steroid with other drugs, such as testosterone, and anavar. Common withdrawal symptoms for people who stop using Dianabol include fatigue, restlessness, loss of appetite, sleep problems, depression, and decreased sex drive. [18] X Trustworthy Source National Institute on Drug Abuse Agency in the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services devoted to researching drug and drug abuse and educating the public Go to source
Other alternative products are typically marketed with some form of the word “testosterone” in their names, such as “TestoFueI” and “Testo-Max. " Always be careful when taking nutritional supplements—remember, legality and safety aren’t the same things. Talk to your doctor about your fitness and performance goals and why you want to take the supplements.
