Anabolic Steroid (Oral Route, Parenteral Route)

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Precautions

Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine does not cause unwanted effects.

If your child or teenager is taking this medicine, it is important that the doctor take x-rays every 6 months to check your child for bone growth and height. Anabolic steroids may interfere with normal bone growth.

For diabetic patients:

  • This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you notice a change in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests or if you have any questions, check with your doctor.
Side Effects Proper Use
DR602077 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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