Review the side-effects of Oxandrolone as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
In males- Prepubertal: Penis enlargement and increased frequency or persistence of erection.
Post pubertal: Inhibition of testicular function, diminish in size of reproductive organs, absence of sperm cells, impotence, painful penis erection and bladder irritability.
In females- Clitoral enlargement and menstrual irregularities.
Central Nervous System- Habituation, excitement, sleeplessness, depression and changes in libido.
Blood- Bleeding.
Genitourinary- Breast enlargement in male
ENT- Deepening of the voice in females.
Skin- Acne, excessive hair growth over the body and baldness in females.
Musculoskeletal- Premature closure of epiphyses (long bone) in children results in poor bone growth.
Metabolic- Decreased glucose tolerance, change in the level of liver enzymes and swelling in the extremities.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
In males- Prepubertal: Penis enlargement and increased frequency or persistence of erection.
Post pubertal: Inhibition of testicular function, diminish in size of reproductive organs, absence of sperm cells, impotence, painful penis erection and bladder irritability.
In females- Clitoral enlargement and menstrual irregularities.
Central Nervous System- Habituation, excitement, sleeplessness, depression and changes in libido.
Blood- Bleeding.
Genitourinary- Breast enlargement in male
ENT- Deepening of the voice in females.
Skin- Acne, excessive hair growth over the body and baldness in females.
Musculoskeletal- Premature closure of epiphyses (long bone) in children results in poor bone growth.
Metabolic- Decreased glucose tolerance, change in the level of liver enzymes and swelling in the extremities.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Oxandrolone
Oxandrolone(Oxandrin) generic is a synthetic anabolic steroid, prescribed for weight loss and weight gain. It is also used for osteoporosis, alcoholic hepatitis, turner syndrome and HIV- induced weight loss.Trade Names for Oxandrolone
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