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Anadrol

oxymetholone

Used for Anemia

Anadrol (oxymetholone) is a medication used for anemia (low red blood cells). It's no longer available in the United States because it was discontinued.

Reviewed by:

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD

Last reviewed on January 5, 2022

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Anadrol (oxymetholone) is a controlled substance, which means that it's more likely to be misused or cause dependence. There are federal and state laws that limit the amount of medication that can be prescribed or dispensed within a certain period of time.

What is Anadrol (oxymetholone)?

How Anadrol (oxymetholone) works

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Drug Facts

Common BrandsAnadrol-50 (brand no longer available)

Drug ClassAnabolic steroid

Controlled Substance ClassificationSchedule III

Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available

AvailabilityDiscontinued

Frequently asked questions about Anadrol (oxymetholone)

What is Anadrol (oxymetholone)?

Anadrol (oxymetholone) is a medication used to treat anemia. It stimulates the production of erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone made by your kidneys that's important for producing red blood cells. It's a controlled medication (schedule III) because it has potential for abuse since it's an anabolic steroid, like testosterone.

Is Anadrol (oxymetholone) still available?

No, Anadrol (oxymetholone) has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States.

Why was Anadrol (oxymetholone) discontinued?

It's not clear why Anadrol (oxymetholone) was discontinued. There are several other medication options available to treat anemia, depending on the cause. Speak to your provider about the best treatment options for you.

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Interactions between Anadrol (oxymetholone) and other drugs

Anadrol (oxymetholone) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Anadrol (oxymetholone). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking any of these medicines, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using medicines in this class with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.