Tamoxifen citrate, by Asia Pharma. Nolvadex is a potent nonsteroidal anti-estrogen. It is indicated for use in estrogen dependent tumors (breast cance). Steroid users take Nolvadex to prevent the effects of estrogen in the body. This estrogen is most often the result of aromatizing steroids. Nolvadex can aid in preventing edema, gynecomastia, and female pattern fat distribution, all of which might occur when a man's estrogen levels are too high. Also, these effects can occur when androgen levels are too low, making estrogen the predominant hormone.

Effective dosage: 10-30 mg/day Side effects: No ance problems, no water retention, rarely high blood pressure. Nolvadex is liver toxic. Additional comments: Active Life: 5-7 days Drug Class: Anti-estrogen/estrogen antagonist.

Side effects Side effects are low at a dosage of 2-3 tablets/day so that Proviron, taken for example in combination with a steroid cycle, can be used comparatively without risk over several weeks. Since Proviron is well-tolerated by the liver liver dysfunctions do not occur in the given dosages. For athletes who are used to acting under the motto "more is better" the intake of Proviron could have a paradoxical effect.

Effective dosage: 25-100 mcg/day Additional comments: Drug Class: Synthetic thyroid hormone. Comments: Significant suppression of Thyroid function during use.

anastrozole, by Cytomed. Arimidex is a very new drug developed for the treatment of advanced breast cancer in women. It acts by blocking the enzyme aromatize, subsequently blocking the production of estrogen. Since many forms of breast cancer cells are stimulated by estrogen, it is hoped that by reducing amounts of estrogen in the body the progression of such a disease can be halted.

Effective dosage: 0.25 - 1.0 mg/day. Side effects: In high dosages it might prove liver toxic. Additional commants: Active Life: 48 hours. Drug Class: Anti-estrogen/inhibitor.