NOLVADEX
(Tamoxifen citrate)
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Buy Nolvadex by Zeneca 30
tabs x 10 mg - $25
This remedy is
somewhat different from others since Nolvadex is not an anabolic-androgenic steroid.
For male and female bodybuilders, however,
Nolvadex is a very useful and recommended
compound which is confirmed 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 possible 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
estrogens present in the blood. If the body's own estrogen level is unusually
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 significant
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 estrogen receptors of the effected
body tissue, thereby inhibiting a bonding of estrogens and receptor. It is,
however, important to understand 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 suddendly freed estrogen receptors
are now able to absorb the estrogen present in the blood. For this reason the
combined intake of Proviron
is suggested. Nolvadex is also useful during a diet since it helps in the
burning of fat. Although Nolvadex has no direct fat burning effect its
antiestrogenic effect contributes to keeping the estrogen level as low as
possible. Nolvadex should especially be taken together with the strong
androgenic steroids Dianabol
and Anadrol, and the
various testosterone 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 effective in most cases it is no wonder
that several athletes can take Anadrol
and Dianabol until
the day of a competition, and in combination with a diruretic 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 counteract 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 Primobolan
depot, primobolan, deca durabolin, anabolic, DHT should take Nolvadex since, due to
the compound's already moderate anabolic 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 increased release of gonadotropine, it stimulates
the testosterone production 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 female
athletes that Nolvadex and the "pill" not be taken together since the
antiestrogen Nolvadex and the estrogen-containing pill negatively counter effect
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 effects normally 10 mg/day are sufficient, a dosage which also
keeps low the risk of reducing the effect of simultaneously-taken steroids.
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,
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.
Nolvadex
unfortunately is a very expensive compound. Some examples: In Germany one
hundred 20 mg tablets cost $ l92 (Red List 1995). Since the generic compounds
(see list of various trade names) usually at a lower price- are of the same
quality than the trade name Nolvadex, athletes often prefer generics. The less
expensive tamoxifen citrate compound in Germany is Tamoxasta by Astamedica
Company. One hundred 20 mg tablets, in comparison, cost $ 107 (Red List 1995).
In Spain the prices are fixed by the government and it makes no difference
whether it is an original Nolvadex or a generic compound. One hundred 20 mg
tablets cost approx. $60 in Spain. In Greece the same quantity costs about $85.
The athlete should look for the 20 mg version since, from its price, it is the
most economical. On the black market mostly the foreign Nolvadex can be found
costing about $2 - 3 per 20 mg tablet. Original Nolvadex tablets can be easily
identified since, on the front, ICI (name of the manufacturer) is stamped and,
on the back, the name "Nolvadex". Most of the time the tablet strength
is also imprinted. Ten tablets are included in an unusually large push-through
strip. The American Nolvadex can rarely be found on the black market. In the
U.S. original Nolvadex is packaged by the manufacturer, ICI Pharma, in small,
white plastic boxes with a child-proof screw cap. So far there are no fakes of
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