Oxandrolone lipid changes – anyone noticed HDL drop on low dose?

Posted by grinder265 in Safety & Side Effects - 1 points, 0 comments.

Hey folks, I ran a short 4‑week cycle of Oxandrolone at 20mg split twice daily (mostly for recovery between ultras) and just got my latest bloodwork back. My HDL seemed to dip about 8 points from baseline while LDL stayed pretty flat, and triglycerides didn’t shift much. I know the compound’s profile mentions HDL decrease as a common side effect, but I’m curious if others have seen a noticeable change at this dose or if it’s just noise for me.

Ngl I’m a bit wary because I rely on good lipid panels for endurance health. Has anyone tried adding something like omega‑3s or a low dose of niacin to counteract it, or do you just stop the cycle earlier? Also, any tips on timing the labs relative to the last dose?

Would love to hear what’s worked for you all without turning this into a medical advice thread. Thanks.

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