NOLVADEX info

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Active Life: 5-7 days
Drug Class: Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (Oral)
Average Dose: 10-30 mg/day
Acne: Yes
Water Retention: No
High Blood Pressure: Rare
Liver Toxic: low

This remedy is somewhat different from others since it is not an anabolic/androgenic steroid. For male and female bodybuilders, how-ever, it is a very useful and recommended compound which is con-firmed by its widespread use and mostly positive results. Nolvadex belongs to the group of sex hormones and is a so-called antiestrogen. The normal application of Nolvadex is in the treatment of certain forms of breast cancer in female patients. With Nolvadex it is pos-sible to reverse an existing growth process of deceased tissue and prevent further growth. The growth of certain tissues is stimulated by the body's own estrogen hormone. This is especially true for the breast glands in men and women since the body has a large number of estrogen receptors at these glands which can bond with the estro-gens present in the blood. If the body's own estrogen level is unusu-ally high an undesired growth of breast glands occurs. However, in healthy women and particularly in men this is not the case. Despite this, it is mostly male bodybuilders who use Nolvadex, and fewer women. At first sight this seems somewhat inconceivable but when taking a closer look, the reasons are clear. Bodybuilders who take Nolvadex also use anabolic steroids at the same time. Since most steroids aromatize more or less strongly, i.e. part of the substance is converted into estrogens, male bodybuilders can experience a sig-nificant elevation in the normally very low estrogen level. This can lead to feminization symptoms such as gynecomastia (growth of breast glands), increased fat deposits and higher water retention. The antiestrogen Nolvadex works against this by blocking the es-trogen receptors of the effected body tissue, thereby inhibiting a bonding of estrogens and receptor. It is, however, important to un-derstand that Nolvadex does not prevent the aromatization but only acts as an estrogen antagonist. This means that it does not prevent testosterone and its synthetic derivatives (steroids) from converting into estrogens but only fights with them in a sort of "competition" for the estrogen receptors. This characteristic has the disadvantage that after the discontinuance of Nolvadex a "rebound effect" can occur which means that the suddenly freed estrogen receptors are now able to absorb the estrogen present in the blood. For this reason the combined intake of Proviron is suggested (see Proviron.)

Nolvadex is also useful during a diet since it helps in the burning of fat. Al-though Nolvadex has no direct fatburning effect its antiestrogenic effect contributes to keeping the estrogen level as low as possible. Nolvadex should especially be taken together with the strong an-drogenic steroids Dianabol and Anadrol 50, and the various test-osterone compounds. Athletes who have a tendency to retain water and who have a mammary dysfunction should take Nolvadex as a prevention during every steroid intake. Since Nolvadex is very affective in most cases it is no wonder that several athletes can take Anadrol 50 and Dianabol until the day of a competition, and in combination with a diuretic still appear totally ripped in the. limelight. Those who already have a low body fat content will achieve a visibly improved muscle hardness with Nolvadex.

Several bodybuilders like to use Nolvadex at the end of a steroid cycle since it increases the body's own testosterone production -which will be discussed in more detail in the following-to counter-act the side effects caused by the estrogens. These can occur after the discontinuance of steroids when the androgen level in relationship to the estrogen concentration is too low and estrogen becomes the dominant hormone. A very rare but all the more serious problem of Nolvadex is that in some cases it does not lower the estrogen level but can increase it. Another disadvantage is that it can weaken the anabolic effect of some steroids. The reason is that Nolvadex, as we know, reduces the estrogen level. The fact is, however, that certain steroids - especially the various testosterone compounds-can only achieve their full effect if the estrogen level is sufficiently high. Those who are used to the intake of larger amounts of various steroids do not have to worry about this. Athletes however, who predominantly use mild steroids such as Primobolan, Winstrol, Oxandrolone, and Deca-Durabolin should carefully consider whether or not they should take Nolvadex since, due to the compound's already moderate ana-bolic effect, an additional loss of effect could take place, leading to unsatisfying results.

A rarely observed but welcome characteristic of Nolvadex is that it has a direct influence on the hypothalamus and thus, by an in-creased release of gonadotropine, it stimulates the testosterone pro-duction in the testes. This does not result in a tremendous but still a measurable increase of the body's own testosterone. This effect, however, is not sufficient to significantly increase the testosterone production reduced by anabolic/androgenic steroids.

The side effects of Nolvadex are usually low in dosages of up to 30 mg/day In rare cases nausea, vomiting, hot flashes, numbness, and blurred vision can occur. In women irregular menstrual cycles can occur which manifest themselves in weaker menstrual bleeding or even complete missing of a period. Women should also be careful not to get pregnant while taking Nolvadex. It is important for fe-male athletes that Nolvadex and the "pill" not be taken together since the antiestrogen Nolvadex and the estrogen-containing pill nega-tively counterfeit each other. The normal daily dosage taken by athletes corresponds more or less to the dosage indications of the manufacturer and is 10-30 mg/day To prevent estrogenic side ef-fects normally 10 mg/day are sufficient, a dosage which also keeps low the risk of reducing the effect of simultaneously-taken ste-roids. Often it is sufficient if the athlete begins this preventive intake of Nolvadex only three to four weeks after the intake of anabolics. Athletes who have tendencies toward gynecomastia, strong water retention, and increased fat deposits with steroids such as Dianabol, Testosterone, Anadrol 50, and Deca-Durabolin usually take 20-30 mg/day The combined application of Nolvadex 20-30 mg/day and Proviron 25-50 mg/day in these cases leads to excellent results. The same is true for athletes who are in competition, and for women. Women, however, should do without the intake of Proviron or at least reduce the dose to one 25 mg tablet per day. Unfortunately, in most cases, a very pronounced gynecomastia ("bitch tits") cannot be reduced by taking Nolvadex so that often surgery is required, surgery which is not paid for by health insurance. First signs of a possible gynecomastia are light pain when touching the nipples. The tablets are usually taken 1-2x daily, swallowed whole without chewing, with some liquid during meals.

By Mike Moon
 
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Nice article. I think Nolvadex is a great product. It work for me. In fact, after a cycle, I only take Nolvadex (not Clomid).
 
The typical dosage is 2 tablets a day for 2 weeks. (Although I have known other guys to take 1 tab a day for 3 weeks also).
 
pineapple said:
I highlighted the point I saw that was interesting to me. I think you guys missed it.

I had a rebound effect... :spank:

Went straight to tha AI
 
The article suggests combined use of Proviron. I will be using Proviron during my 10week Test Enanthate cycle. So do I just keep taking Proviron all the way to the
end of post cycle therapy (pct)? I was thinking of stopping Proviron by the end of week 10, but article says to use it with Nolvadex? Little confused now.
 
Muay Thai said:
The article suggests combined use of Proviron. I will be using Proviron during my 10week Test Enanthate cycle. So do I just keep taking Proviron all the way to the
end of post cycle therapy (pct)? I was thinking of stopping Proviron by the end of week 10, but article says to use it with Nolvadex? Little confused now.
The main point is that Nolvadex only competes with estrogen. So the excess estrogen you have will still be floating around in your blood and as soon as you stop taking nolvadex, then your receptors will be flooded with Estrogen.

If that's the conclusion then you can get gyno after stopping nolvadex unless you get rid of or lower the estrogen levels. This would be more of a bad rebound effect for a female than a male. Dont know. Anyone else wanna chyme in?
 
pineapple said:
The main point is that Nolvadex only competes with estrogen. So the excess estrogen you have will still be floating around in your blood and as soon as you stop taking nolvadex, then your receptors will be flooded with Estrogen.

If that's the conclusion then you can get gyno after stopping nolvadex unless you get rid of or lower the estrogen levels. This would be more of a bad rebound effect for a female than a male. Dont know. Anyone else wanna chyme in?


so what should you do to combat this?
 
i finished a cycle a little over 3weeks ago(test 250 deca 300). so i started my post cycle therapy (pct) using nolva only. never used it before usually use clomid. after two days of post cycle therapy (pct) my back broke out ALL OVER like a rash. i know it wasnt the cycle cause i have used both compounds before and never had this problem. so i guess what i am doing is asking what helps take away acne brought on by nolva
 
the excess estrogen you have will still be floating around in your blood and as soon as you stop taking nolvadex
In post cycle therapy (pct) you test is low, and will not aromatase to estrogen, they will not float in your body forever, they also have a half.
 
is it possible to run arimidex from the 4 week of cycle? and at what mg...daily
 
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Nolvadex works as an agonist at some glands, and as a antagonist i.e in breast tissue.

Nothing new in this article, and it lack references.

As far as I know the half life of nolvadex is 2 way, 1 fast and 1 slow.
 
Pretty good article. Nolvadex is definitely one of the main ways to combat estrogen...

Great Avatar Getfitdoc. But I definitely hope that isn't a picture of a dude who didn't use his Nolva or Letro!
 
Nice article. I think Nolvadex is a great product. It work for me. In fact, after a cycle, I only take Nolvadex (not Clomid).

Same here Nolvadex is surperior

And Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) thats what i use its perfect i have never used Clomid before but if someone can correct me on maybe why i should use it id be happy to listen.
 
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