Stanozolol

Generic name: Stanozolol
Brand names: Winstrol
Drug class: Androgens and anabolic steroids

Usage of Stanozolol

Stanozolol is a man-made steroid, similar to the a naturally occurring steroid testosterone.

Stanozolol is used in the treatment of hereditary angioedema, which causes episodes of swelling of the face, extremities, genitals, bowel wall, and throat. Stanozolol may decrease the frequency and severity of these attacks.

Stanozolol reduces bradykinin production and could potentially reduce the impact of a bradykinin storm. Bradykinin storms may be responsible for some of the complications experienced by COVID-19 patients.

Stanozolol side effects

In rare cases, serious and even fatal cases of liver problems have developed during treatment with stanozolol. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience abdominal pain, light colored stools, dark colored urine, unusual fatigue, nausea or vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. These may be early signs of liver problems.

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

swelling of the arms or legs (especially ankles);

frequent or persistent erections, or breast tenderness or enlargement (male patients); or

voice changes (hoarseness, deepening), hair loss, facial hair growth, clitoral enlargement, or menstrual irregularities (female patients).

Common stanozolol side effects may include:

new or worsening acne;

difficulty sleeping;

headache; or

changes in sexual desire.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Before taking Stanozolol

Do not take stanozolol without first talking to your doctor if you have

prostate cancer;

breast cancer; or

a high level of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia).

To make sure stanozolol is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

heart or blood vessel disease;

a heart attack;

a high level of cholesterol in the blood;

bleeding or blood clotting problems;

diabetes;

liver problems;

kidney problems; or

if you have taken an oral anticoagulant (blood thinner).

You may not be able to take stanozolol, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.

Stanozolol is known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not take this medication if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether stanozolol passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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How to use Stanozolol

Usual Adult Dose for Angioedema:

Prophylactic use to decrease freguency and severity of attacks of hereditary angioedema. Initial dose: 2 mg orally 3 times a day.

Dose Adjustments:

Decrease dose at intervals of 1 to 3 months to a maintenance dose of 2 mg/day.

Warnings

What other drugs will affect Stanozolol

Before taking stanozolol, talk to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

an anticoagulant (blood thinner) such as warfarin (Coumadin); or

insulin or an oral diabetes medicine such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase, Micronase), glimepiride (Amaryl), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), acetohexamide (Dymelor), tolbutamide (Orinase), tolazamide (Tolinase), and others.

You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with stanozolol. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

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