What is Anadrol-50? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Anadrol-50 overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Anadrol-50

Generic Names:

  • Anadrol-50

Uses:

  • Treats anemia (decreased number of red blood cells). This medicine is an anabolic steroid.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Hematopoietic

Forms:

  • Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Anadrol-50 used for?

What form(s) does Anadrol-50 come in?

  • Tablet

What are common Anadrol-50 dosages?

  • Tablet 50MG

How to take Anadrol-50

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

What to do if you miss a dose of Anadrol-50

Anadrol-50 contraindications - Who shouldn't take Anadrol-50?

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do use it if you had an allergic reaction to oxymetholone, or if you are pregnant.

Anadrol-50 warnings

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver damage or tumorsChanges to cholesterol levels in the blood, which could lead to heart diseaseProstate problems in older men

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • This medicine may raise or lower your blood sugar level.

  • This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

  • It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

  • Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have breast cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, prostate cancer, or blood clotting problems.

Anadrol-50 interactions & what to avoid when taking Anadrol-50

  • Some medicines and foods can affect how oxymetholone works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following:Other steroid medicineBlood thinner, including warfarinInsulin or diabetes medicine

  • Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have breast cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, prostate cancer, or blood clotting problems.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver damage or tumorsChanges to cholesterol levels in the blood, which could lead to heart diseaseProstate problems in older men

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • This medicine may raise or lower your blood sugar level.

  • This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Anadrol-50 side effects - How does Anadrol-50 make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Unusual bleeding or bruising

  • Painful, prolonged erection of your penis, pain and swelling of your testicles

  • Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes

  • Hoarseness, deep voice, hair growth on face, menstrual changes, genital swelling, acne in women

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Nausea, vomiting

  • Changes in skin color

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