What Are the Dangers of Nandrolone Decanoate?
Nandrolone decanoate is an anabolic steroid that is used legally to treat anemia (low red blood cell count) and to help patients with AIDS. Also known as "Deca," it is used illegally by bodybuilders and athletes to gain muscle.
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Risks with Use
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Loss of libido, impotence, liver damage, heart damage, enlarged prostate, birth defects and increased risk of certain cancers have been reported with nandrolone decanoate use. Women may develop male sex characteristics, like male pattern baldness and increased facial hair; some characteristics, like a deeper, raspy voice, will not disappear after the woman quits using nandrolone decanoate.
Availability
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As of May 2009, nandrolone decanoate is no longer produced by any U.S. drug manufacturer; it was marketed under the brand name Deca-Durabolin by Organon USA, Inc. The brand name is the source for its street name, Deca.
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History
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Nandrolone decanoate was originally approved by the FDA on Oct. 5, 1962, according to FDA information. In 1967, the International Olympic Council banned steroid use, and major athletic associations followed.
Potential
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Nandrolone decanoate has potential benefits for patients with AIDS. People with AIDS suffer from muscle degeneration, and nandrolone decanoate, like other steroids, helps prevent muscle loss.
Warning
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Nandrolone decanoate is a Schedule III controlled substance. Obtaining it without a doctor's prescription or selling it to others can incur legal penalties, including fines and incarceration.
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