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What Does Oxandrolone Treat

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oxandrolone

I want to take oxandrolone for my severe wasting because I heard that its is relatively easy on the liver and lipids, and is used to treat wasting in alcholic hepatitis, and aids wasting. I have elevated alt at 50 and slight high Bp 130/80. My...
Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine
Oxandrolone can cause elevations in liver function tests. However, so can many other medications.If your physician is considering oxandralone for wasting, the only important thing is to routinely monitor your blood tests. Another useful thing is to... Read more »

megesterol acetate & oxandrolone

I've read some recent studies about megesterol acetate & oxandrolone in combination and... Read more »

megesterol acetate & oxandrolone

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Steroid Can Restore Body Tissue in HIV-Positive People, Study Says

The oral anabolic steroid oxandrolone is effective in restoring muscle and fat tissue that many HIV-positive people lose, according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes , Reuters Health ... Read more »
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