Description

Description:
Fluoxymesterone is an oral anabolic steroid derived from testosterone. More specifically, it is a methyltestosterone derivate, differing by the addition of 11-beta-hydroxy and 9-alpha-fluoro groups. The result is a potent orally active non-aromatizable steroid that exhibits extremely strong androgenic properties. Fluoxymesterone is considerably more androgenic than testosterone, while at the same time the anabolic effects of this agent are considered to be moderate in comparison. This makes fluoxymesterone a great strength drug, but not the most ideal agent for gaining muscle mass. The predominant effects seen when taking fluoxymesterone are increased strength, increased muscle density, and increased definition, with only modest size increases.

Administration (Men):
To treat androgen insufficiency, early prescribing guidelines for fluoxymesterone called for a dose of 2-10mg per day. Modern prescribing guidelines call for a daily dosage of 5-20mg. Therapy is usually initiated at the full 20mg dosage, which is later adjusted downward to meet the individual needs of the patient. The drug would be continued long-term unless laboratory tests (lipids, liver enzymes, etc.) or side effects contraindicate its continued use. For physique- or performance-enhancing purposes, an effective oral daily dosage would fall in the range of 10-40mg, taken in cycles lasting no more than 6-8 weeks to minimize hepatotoxicity. This level is sufficient for measurable increases in muscle strength, which may be accompanied by modest increases in lean muscle mass.

Fluoxymesterone is commonly used by athletes in weight-restricted sports like wrestling, powerlifting, and boxing, due to the fact that strength gained from the drug is usually not accompanied by great increases in bodyweight. When properly used, it can allow a competitor to stay within a specified weight range, yet drastically improve his performance. Fluoxymesterone is also commonly used for bodybuilding contest preparation. When the competitor has an acceptably low body fat percentage, the strong androgen level (in absence of excess estrogen) can elicit an extremely hard and defined (“ripped”) look to the muscles. The shift in androgen/estrogen ratio additionally seems to bring about a state in which the body may be more inclined to burn off excess fat and prevent new fat storage. The “hardening” effect of fluoxymesterone would, therefore, be somewhat similar to that seen with trenbolone, although it will be without the same level of mass gain.
In cutting phases, a milder anabolic such as Deca-Durabolin® or Equipoise® is commonly stacked with fluoxymesterone, as they provide good anabolic effect without excessive estrogen buildup. Here, fluoxymesterone provides a well-needed androgenic component, helping to promote a more solid and defined gain in muscle mass, with less interference with energy and libido, than might be obtained with a primarily anabolic agent alone. Perhaps Primobolan®-Depot would be an even better choice, as with such a combination there is no buildup of estrogen, and likewise even less worry of water and fat retention. For mass, one might alternately use an injectable testosterone. A mix of 400mg per week of testosterone enanthate and 20-30mg daily of fluoxymesterone, for example, often provides exceptional increases in strength and lean muscle mass. A more significant level of androgenic side effects usually accompanies such a combination, however, as both compounds exhibit strong androgenic activity in the body.

Administration (Women):
Fluoxymesterone is most often used as a secondary medication during inoperable androgen-sensitive breast cancer, when other therapies have failed to produce a desirable effect. The dosage used for this application is 10-40mg per day. Virilizing effects are common at doses of only 10-15mg per day in these patients. Fluoxymesterone is not recommended for women for physique- or performance-enhancing purposes due to its strong androgenic nature and tendency to produce virilizing side effects.