Additional information Water Retention Low Hepatotoxicity Low Lab Test Detection via specific steroid testing, often via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry Also known as Equipoise, EQ Blood pressure Can cause hypertension Trade name Equipoise, Parenabol Storage conditions Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight Chemical name 17ОІ-Hydroxyandrosta-1,4-dien-3-one Formula C19H26O2 Substance class Anabolic-androgenic steroid Main action Increases protein synthesis and muscle growth Half-life Approximately 14 days Dosage (medical) Not typically prescribed for medical use, previously used in veterinary medicine Dosage (sports) 200-400 mg per week Effects Muscle mass gain, increased strength, enhanced endurance Side effects Acne, hair loss, increased body hair, mood swings, aggression, liver toxicity, cardiovascular strain Use in sports Commonly used in bodybuilding and other sports for performance enhancement Manufacturer Pharmaceutical
