Observed HDL drop after 10 weeks of oral oxandrolone – any insights?

Posted by casey613 in Safety & Side Effects - 1 points, 0 comments.

Hey folks, I’ve been on a 10‑week course of 15 mg oral oxandrolone split twice a day for lean muscle build while keeping my body fat low, and I(values) noticed my HDL cholesterol dropped from 55 mg/dL at baseline to 45 mg/dL at the end of week 10. I did the same lipid panel before and after, so it didn’t look like a random variance. I haven’t had any other medications or diet changes in that period, so I’m wondering if this is a known side effect or if I might be over‑estimating the impact of the steroid.

I’ve read that a mild lipid disruption, like HDL decrease, is a documented side effect ofzustellen. I’d love to hear if others have seen a similar pattern or if there’s a recommended frequency for monitoring lipids in this context. Also, is there any evidence that switching to a different anabolic or adding a statin would mitigate the HDL drop without compromising the anabolic benefits? Thanks!

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