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In this Article

• What is stanozolol (Winstrol)?
• What are the possible side effects of stanozolol (Winstrol)?
• What is the most important information I should know about stanozolol (Winstrol)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking stanozolol (Winstrol)?
• How should I take stanozolol (Winstrol)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Winstrol)?
• What happens if I overdose (Winstrol)?
• What should I avoid while taking stanozolol (Winstrol)?
• What other drugs will affect stanozolol (Winstrol)?
• Where can I get more information?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking stanozolol (Winstrol)?

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).

Before taking stanozolol, talk to your doctor if you

• have heart or blood vessel disease;
• have had a heart attack;
• have a high level of cholesterol in the blood;
• have bleeding or blood clotting problems;
• have diabetes;
• take an oral anticoagulant (blood thinner);
• have liver problems; or
• have kidney problems.

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

Stanozolol is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that 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.

How should I take stanozolol (Winstrol)?

Take stanozolol exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain them to you.

Take stanozolol with a full glass of water.

Stanozolol can be taken with or without food.

It is important to take stanozolol regularly to get the most benefit.

Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluations during treatment with stanozolol to monitor progress and side effects.

Store stanozolol at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and direct light.