Androstenedione
Generic Name:
Testosterone
Brand Names:
Andro, Androstene, Stenandiol, 4-Dione, 4-Androstenediol, 1-Test, Andros-D, Endo-Stak, V-4 Men, AndroTech, Andro Fuel, Libidione, Andro Trybulen
Androstenedione Description:
Androstenedione is a steroid hormone that is naturally produced in the body in the gonad and adrenal glands. It is also found in some meat and plants. The substance is needed in the body in order to produce testosterone, androgen, estradiol and estrone. Though it is natural, androstenedione has been used in a dietary supplement form in the past by numerous athletes to enhance athletic performance, increase energy, and encourage red blood cell health, until it was banned in 2004. The drug is now illegal in supplement form in the U.S. because it is believed to have caused numerous side effects in both males and females that can be irreversible
Androstenedione Uses:
Androstenedione is used frequently to treat those with an androstenedione deficiency. While it is normal for this substance to decrease in the body over time, low levels have been loosely linked to low bone density and low weight in postmenopausal women. An androstenedione deficiency has also been linked to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in men. SLE is an autoimmune disease that causes a rash on the face and inflammation of the connective tissues. In serious cases of SLE, kidney and lung damage can occur.
Androstenedione has been proven effective in treating androstenedione deficiency and SLE in supplement form, but this form of the drug is no longer available. The drug is only administered to patients with deficiency disorders through a prescription and while under the care of a licensed physician.
Androstenedione Interactions:
The supplement should not be taken with other bodybuilding substances, especially anabolic steroids.
Alert your doctor if you are taking blood thinners, insulin, or other diabetes medication, as complications may result.
Androstenedione Dosage Information:
Typical Dosage Recommendation:
Androstenedione was typically administered in the form of a capsule, with prescriptions ranging from 50mg to 300mg taken daily. Dosage depended on the total time spent exercising and the level of physical improvement desired. The capsules should have been taken each morning, at least one hour prior to exercise. A spray variation was also available.The drug was taken in six-week cycles with a two-week break in between. Taking androstenedione at times other than periods of physical exertion was not recommended, as it was known to have considerable affects on the mood.
Missing a Dose:
No effects for missing a dose.
Overdosing:
Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, seizures. Seek emergency medical attention, as an overdose of androstenedione could lead to a heart attack.
Androstenedione FDA Approval:
Not approved as a dietary supplement.
Androstenedione Recall/Black Box Warning Information:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the sale of androstenedione on April 11, 2004, citing that the drug poses significant health risks. As of October 2004, it has been classified as a controlled substance and can no longer be sold without a prescription. The primary reason for this decision was a finding filed by the FDA stating that there was no safe way for androstenedione to be used in a supplement form. The risk of side effects and damage to the body are too high and too numerous for the drug to be administered without the recommendation of a doctor.
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