Originally Posted by
gbrice75
I will be running my first cycle (Test E and Dbol) starting May 1st. I have been doing tons of research, and still have some time left to get it right. I didn't think PCT would be the tough part, but I am hearing way too much conflicting info.
Clomid - As I understand it, Clomid is used strictly post-cycle and it's primary purpose is to 'kickstart' the body's natural test production. I think i'm clear on this - I didn't read anything stating that clomid would be of any use on-cycle. Yes, take it post cycle.
Nolvadex - This would also be taken post-cycle to combat aromatase symptoms like gyno. However, I have seen some people/articles that suggest using Nolva on-cycle - what would be the point? From what I understand it's not really an AI? It will help with some gyno symptoms. Take it post cycle. It will take care of any estro rebound from the use of an AI that could cause some gyno. It also does an excellent job at restoring the hpta.
Liquidex/Arimidex - This is a true AI, and would be taken on cycle to counter bloating, gyno, etc. Wouldn't THIS be what I want to take on-cycle instead of Nolvadex? Yes Then, Post-Cycle would be Nolva but NOT L-dex/A-dex? Yes However, I read on AR-R that it can be used in place of Clomid - this makes no sense to me since I read Clomid is not an AI, but simply jump starts natural test production.... ??? Clomid and nolva are both serms. They both help restore the hpta but they do just slightly different ways. Taking both during pct is your best bet.
My point is I want to understand completely which of these (if any) are interchangable, which I should take when, etc. My research so far has only led to further confusion. There are many 'canned' cycle stacks you can find online, but I don't want to just take some random person's suggestion. Please help!