ANASTROZOLE (ARIMIDEX)
Manufacturer: Hilma Biocare
Pack: 50 tabs/bottle (1mg/tab)
Drug class: Antineoplastics, Aromatase Inhibitor
Common names: Anastrozole, Liquidex, Anastrozolo, Arimidex, Aridex, Arimixyl, Altraz, Altrol, Anabrez, Anastrocare, Anatero, Armilon, Armotraz, Femistra, Femitraz, Anastrol, PMBC, Qubol, Redest, Stazonex, Anazole, Egistrozol
Chemical structure: 2,2′-[5-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-phenylene]bis(2-methylpropanenitrile)
Info: Anastrozole (Arimidex) developed in the early 1990’s by Zenaca Pharmaceuticals and released in 1995 under the trade name Arimidex, this is perhaps the most commonly used AI and one of the most common anti-estrogens on the market.
Arimidex has proven to be very effective in breast cancer treatment, even more so than traditional Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate), and is a favorite anti-estrogen among many anabolic steroid users.
ANASTROZOLE PROFILE
Anabolic activity: N/a
Androgenic activity: N/a
Water Retention: N/a
High Blood Pressure: N/a
Aromatization: Estrogen antagonist (does not prevent aromatization process)
Liver Toxic: Low
Half-life 40-50 hours
EFFECTS
For the anabolic steroid user, the effects of Anastrozole are greatly appreciated in its ability to protect against estrogenic related side effects.
By including Anastrozole in an anabolic steroid cycle that contains aromatizing steroids, the individual can protect against gynecomastia and water retention. This will also protect against high blood pressure. Some steroids can still cause high blood pressure without water retention, but heavy excess water retention is the number one culprit of high blood pressure among anabolic steroid users. Without question, AI’s like Anastrozole are the most effective anti-estrogens for combating estrogenic related side effects.
As a testosterone stimulating compound, Anastrozole can be appealing for low testosterone treatment plans and for Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) for anabolic steroid users. In the case of low testosterone treatment, it’s often not enough. However, it can still be beneficial in conjunction with exogenous testosterone therapy in protecting against estrogenic side effects. As for PCT use, some will attempt it and it can have a positive effect.
DOSE RANGE AND DURATION OF USE ANASTROZOLE (ARIMIDEX)
Anastrozole therapy shoud not be longer then 2 weeks.
Anastrozole can be used as PCT or pre-cycle therapy.
Average Mild Dosage: Men 0.50 mg/daily or every other / 3d day
Average Dosage: Men 0.25 -1 mg/daily
Very few should ever need 1 – 3 mg/daily
Women: 0.25 – 0.75 mg/daily
SIDE EFFECTS FROM ANASTROZOLE (ARIMIDEX)
The most common side effect is weakness and fatigue.
Other possible side effects of Anastrozole use include:
Headache
Hot Flashes
High Blood Pressure
Joint Pain
Depression (rare)
Nausea and or Vomiting (rare)
STORAGE
To be store in a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature of 15-25 ° C. Keep out of reach of children.
MIX/COMBINE YOUR STEROIDS CYCLE
It is usually taken with Tamoxifen Citrate to avoid estrogen-related side effects.
