oral steroids and OTC medicine

[yeahbuddy289]

When you guys take an oral steroid do you try to avoid OTC medicine such as tylenol?

[POPS]

absolutely. Your liver is already working overtime so why make it worse..

However, if you have way too much pain, a little pain medication ( meaning once or twice max ) is no biggie cause you shouldnt be on any orals for longer than 6-10 weeks anyways...

jmo....

[scotty51312]

i avoid alcohol, perscirption pain pills and tylenol on orals, with the rare exception of a glass of red wine.

[joeylol]

So orals put extra strain on your liver only? As opposed to injectables I mean.

[yeahbuddy289]

So orals put extra strain on your liver only? As opposed to injectables I mean.

Yes.. big time... I havent had a beer in four weeks nor taken any pain pills. Have been taking a lot of milk thistle though lol

[Bonaparte]

You should always cut out anything else that strains your liver when using orals. They aren't just hard on your liver, but your lipids as well.

[scotty51312]

Yeah glad someone mentioned the lipids part. When i run orals i also take 5mg of Nolva a day since its been shown to have a positive effect on cholesterol levels depending on how harsh the oral is

[Bonaparte]

Yeah glad someone mentioned the lipids part. When i run orals i also take 5mg of Nolva a day since its been shown to have a positive effect on cholesterol levels depending on how harsh the oral is

I wouldn't bother, since it is also hepatotoxic (though less-so than steroids ).
Besides, I doubt 5mg of Nolva is going to make any difference when you're derailing your lipids with Winstrol or Anavar .
Your best bet IMO for protecting your lipids is to supplement with UDCA, fish oil, niacin, etc, and do cardio.

[joeylol]

Alrighty, thanks for the info guys ^^