Stanozolol
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Stanozolol is the generic drug that is often found in the brand name Winstrol. This drug is similar to the naturally occurring steroid testosterone and is medically used to treat hereditary angioedema, which causes episodes of swelling of the face, extremities, genitals, bowel wall and throat. Stanozolol is used in this treatment as it can effectively decrease the frequency and severity of these attacks.
This medication is generally only administered to adults who are suffering from angioedema as the effects of Stanozolol in children can outweigh the benefit the medication is meant to provide. Adults given Stanozolol are generally closely monitored to ensure adverse reactions do not emerge from its use.
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Abuses of Stanozolol
A controlled substance under the Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 1990, Stanozolol has been assigned to Schedule II of the Drug Enforcement Act. Since the 1990s, there has been an increase in the abuse of anabolic steroids by bodybuilders throughout Western Europe and the United States. These individuals and other sports athletes often use Stanozolol to build lean muscle mass and reduce body fat.
A number of bodybuilders have been known to increase the dosage of Stanozolol to abnormal levels in an effort to gain muscles at a rapid and unsafe speed. This abuse of the medication presents certain side effects which can impact the functioning of internal organs. The majority of the abuse generally falls on the liver and heart, putting the user at risk of death.
Effects of Stanozolol
Stanozolol effects are greatly dependent upon the level of the drug ingested. Peliosis hepatic is one of the most common and potent side-effects associated with Stanozolol use. The onset of peliosis hepatic is characterized by the formation of cysts in the liver and on the spleen. These cysts can result in liver failure, which could ultimately lead to death.
The risk of heart related disorders increases as the amount of Stanozolol ingested increases. At the same time, good cholesterol levels can decrease, while bad cholesterol levels will increase. When abused regularly, Stanozolol will decrease sleep and increase excitability in the user.
The gender of the user can determine the effects Stanozolol will produce in a person. For men, increased consumption can create a decreased function of the testicles, reduction in sperm count, impotence, bladder irritation and decreased in the seminal fluid volume. For women, enlargement of the clitoris and irregularities in the menstrual cycles are not uncommon. Both genders may experience a decreased libido.
Withdrawal of Stanozolol
Stanozolol use and abuse can cause difficult withdrawal symptoms when it is abruptly discontinued. Some of these symptoms are more of the psychological nature, while others are associated with the physical aspect. The withdrawal process can be painful and can cause serious damage to internal organs, especially if unsupervised.
Withdrawal symptoms associated with cessation of Stanozolol can include, but are not limited to:
• Severe weight loss
• Aggressive behavior
• A reversal of all effects from the drug
• Mild abnormalities
Treatment of Stanozolol Addiction
As Stanozolol is often a drug that is taken for long periods of time, especially for treating hereditary angioedema, a tolerance for and dependence on the medication can easily occur. Individuals are also likely to continually increase the drug for body-enhancing purposes. If the drug is taken for recreational purposes, both psychological and physiological dependence can occur.
When this happens, it is recommended that users taper off the medication slowly under the care of a board-certified physician and board-certified addiction psychiatrist. Admission to a center for 24/7 comfortable detox treatment is highly recommended and will ensure the individual rids their body of the drug completely, learning to function without it.
