Arimidex Dosage
Arimidex (Anastrozole) is what we call an aromatase inhibitor (AI). In clinical use, its used to halt the progression of Breast Cancer in women. It blocks the aromatase enzyme, which is responsible for the production of estrogen. In athletics and bodybuilding, it is used as an ancillary compound to be added to a cycle of Anabolic Steroids. In this respect it is also used for its estrogen reducing properties, but it has the additional benefit of increasing testosterone levels.
If you are about to buy Arimidex, we recommend you to order it in Canadian pharmacy. You’ll get qualitative medication and you will save money…
Arimidex Side Effects
Many anabolic steroids aromatize (convert to estrogen via the aromatase enzyme), and this is responsible for many of the unwanted side effects found with anabolic steroid use (acne, water-retention,gynocomastia, etc…). In one study, both 0.5mg and 1mg doses of Arimidex were shown to decrease estrogen by roughly 50%. The 1mg/day dose also increased testosterone levels by 58%
Changes in testosterone and E2 concentrations in normal young men (15 22 yr old) before and after 10 days of oral anastrozole at 0.5 and 1 mg.
This would seem to suggest that for use during a cycle, a dose of 0.5mgs/day would be sufficient to combat estrogen-related side effects. It is, however, important to remember that some estrogen is necessary to obtain optimal muscle growth. The lower estrogen levels provided by dex seems, anecdotally at least, to produce a more “hard” and “quality” look for bodybuilders who have experimented with its use in either a cutting or bulking cycle.
Id like to point out that the elevation in Testosterone provided by Arimidex is so large that it can be used as a “form” of testosterone replacement therapy for hypogonadal men. Clearly, this suggests its use in a post-cycle-therapy (as well as its previously discussed use within a cycle) to regain natural testosterone levels and full functioning of the HPTA (Hypothalamic-Testicular-Pituitary-Axis).
Literature provided by the original maker of Anastrozole (Arimidex) states that stable blood plasma concentrations of the compound are achieved after a mere 7 consecutive 1mg daily doses. Also, Arimidex is just over 80% effective at inhibiting aromatase . Thus, if you want to take it for the entire duration of a cycle of anabolic steroids, you can simply start taking it on the same day you begin your cycle.
But can you use it for the entire duration of a cycle? Is it dangerous? Well, certainly reducing estrogen levels in your body is good from a body building point of view, as it reduces water-retention and the potential for gynocomastia (if theres no estrogen in your body, you cant get gyno, regardless of how much progesterone is floating around). Luckily this stuff is very mild on blood lipids (cholesterol) and doesnt affect them adversely, in the studies Ive seen.
Arimidex and Cholestrol
As previously mentioned, those lowered estrogen levels could possibly adversely affect your cholesterol and possibly even your immune function. ANyway Arimidex is recommended for relatively long-term use.
This should be the ancillary compound of choice for those on long and heavy cycles, especially since it also doesnt inhibit igf like some other ancillary compounds (insulin-like-growth-factor is an important component of anabolism).
Price of Arimidex
Though price of Arimidex will vary, this is one of the compounds I will caution the reader from buying in its legitimate pharmaceutical form. The price (up to $5/tab) is absurd, when you consider its availability from Underground Labs, as well as in research form, for less than 1/3rd of that. Ive used both the tabs from an Underground Lab, as well as the liquid version from research-sites, and found the results from both to be exactly the same.
Arimidex Dosage:
The dose of Arimidex (anastrozole) that your doctor recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including: The severity of your breast cancer, Other medications you may be taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your Arimidex dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Arimidex Dosage for Breast Cancer
The recommended dose of Arimidex in postmenopausal women is Arimidex 1 mg a day. For women with advanced breast cancer, the medication should be taken until the tumor begins to grow or spreads (metastasizes). For women with early breast cancer who have undergone surgery or radiation, it is not known how long Arimidex should be taken. In studies, the drug was continued
for at least five years in these situations.
General Arimidex Dosage Information
Considerations for people taking Arimidex include the following:
1 Arimidex comes in tablet form and is taken by mouth once a day.
2 The medication can be taken with or without food. If Arimidex bothers your stomach, try taking it with food.
3 The medication should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level in your blood.
4 For Arimidex to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. The drug will not work if you stop taking it.
5 If you are unsure about anything related to Arimidex or your Arimidex dosage, talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Do not stop taking Arimidex without discussing it with your healthcare provider.
If you are about to buy Arimidex, we recommend you to order it in Canadian pharmacy. You’ll get qualitative medication and you will save money…