Should I Take Oxandrin If I Have Hiv

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Oxandrin

Dr.,I have been considering taking oxandrin to gain back some weight. Are there any nasty side effects I should look out for? Would you prescribe this drug to your own patients?thank u! robert...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

I use oxandrin all the time in HIV patients to help them gain muscle mass. However I would not use it to gain weight if I did not have a disease that causes weight loss. There are always side effects of medications and oxandrin can cause liver... Read more »

OXANDRIN FOR WEIGHT GAIM

I'M HIV+ MY CD4 IS 211 AND VIRAL UNDETECTABLE FOR 3 YRS, I'VE BEEN LOSING WEIGHT FOR THE... Read more »

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Since Watson no longer makes Deca-Durabolin, If anyone is looking for a reliable and good compounding pharmacy that has Nandrolone Decanoate, Testosterone Cypionate, and Oxandrin at affordable prices, call New Life Pharmacy in Boca Raton, FL and ask... Read more »

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