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Side effect(s) of Oxymetholone

Read the side effects of Oxymetholone as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Liver- Jaundice, liver damage and liver cancer.

Genitourinary -

In Males- Prepubertal: Penis enlargement and increased frequency of erections.

Postpubertal: Inhibition of testicular function, decrease in testis size, decrease in sperm cell count, impotence, painful erection and bladder irritability.

In Females- Clitoris enlargement and menstrual irregularities.

In Both Sexes- Increased or decreased sexual drive.

Central Nervous System- Excitation and sleeplessness.

Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Blood- Unusual bleeding, anemia and decrease in white blood cells.

Breast- Breast enlargement in males.

Larynx- Deepening of voice in females.

Hair- Excessive hair growth over the body, baldness in women and hair loss.

Skin- Pimples.

Musculoskeletal- Muscle cramps.

Body as a Whole- Chills.

Metabolic/Endocrine- Decreased glucose tolerance and increased level of liver enzymes.



Other Precautions : * Monitor cholesterol, lipid, calcium levels, liver and kidney functions during the treatment.

Oxymetholone - Information

Oxymetholone is a synthetic anabolic steroid, prescribed for anemia (low red blood cell count). It increases the amount of erythropoietin, which is involved in the production of red blood
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