TestosteroneHeptylate

(Testosterone Heptylate)

This is an oral steroid which is a derivative of nortesterone. It is interesting that Testosterone Heptylate is produced by the same manufacturer who also introduced the well-known Anavar to the U.S. market. Testosterone Heptylate, which was already sold in American pharmacies in 1956, was a precursor of Anavar which was introduced to the market in 1964 by Searle USA. It has since been voluntarily removed from the market. Thus it is not surprising that Testosterone Heptylate has certain similarities to Anavar or Oxandrolone. 11ke Oxandrolone it has only a weak ana-bolic effect, whereas the androgenic component is distinctly stron-ger. Testosterone Heptylate, even in low dosages, aromatizes easily so that the in-creased estrogen level could become a problem. The main effect of Testosterone Heptylate, in part, is a considerable strength gain. This gain often goes hand in hand with a distinct water retention, especially if high dosages are taken, which also explains the gain in body weight of its users. The manufacturer of the French and Swiss Testosterone Heptylaterecom-mends a daily dose of 10-30 mg. Athletes using Testosterone Heptylate-usually powerlifters-take 30-40 mg/day, divided into two to three equal dosages. it is mostly used for a short period, a maximum of 4-6 weeks. Women should not take Testosterone Heptylatesince it can cause considerable virilization symptoms.

Testosterone Heptylateis I 7-alpha alkylated and there-fore potentially hepatoxic which put-, stress on the liver. Other pos-sible side effects are acne, gynecomastia, aggressiveness, headaches, gastrointestinal pain, reduced production of the body's own hormones and high blood pressure. A package of thirty 10 mg tablets costs approx. $4 in the pharmacy. Because of its price it is an interesting compound, yet Testosterone Heptylate is rarely used by bodybuilders in Europe since other steroids are readily available.