Winstrol (stanozolol)
Muscle & Strength · Oral/injectable anabolic steroid
Tier C+
Bottom line
Read Off Label grades Winstrol (stanozolol) as C+ (5.4/10) based on strong evidence, med-high benefit magnitude, and a high-risk safety profile.
Famous for Ben Johnson's 1988 Seoul 100m disqualification.
Typical use: Oral: 20-50 mg/day; injectable: 50 mg EOD — Schedule III US; Rx history discontinued in most countries; banned sport.
What this is
Famous for Ben Johnson's 1988 Seoul 100m disqualification. Severe HDL suppression — often single-worst AAS for lipid profile. Tendon/joint complaints very common. Low affinity for AR but stacks well by displacing other AAS from SHBG.
Mechanism
DHT derivative; C17-aa (oral) or aqueous suspension (injectable); strongly binds SHBG (freeing other AAS in a stack); no aromatization; poor for joints
Dose & route
Oral: 20-50 mg/day; injectable: 50 mg EOD
Citations
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15705014/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1435182/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21798026/
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Common questions
- Does Winstrol (stanozolol) work?
- Read Off Label rates the evidence for Winstrol (stanozolol) as Strong and the benefit magnitude as med-high, producing an overall grade of C+ (5.4/10). Famous for Ben Johnson's 1988 Seoul 100m disqualification.
- Is Winstrol (stanozolol) safe?
- Winstrol (stanozolol) has a high risk profile in published human data. Legal status: Schedule III US; Rx history discontinued in most countries; banned sport (Ben Johnson 1988). This is not medical advice — see the disclaimer.
- What is the typical dose for Winstrol (stanozolol)?
- Oral: 20-50 mg/day; injectable: 50 mg EOD
- How does Winstrol (stanozolol) work?
- DHT derivative; C17-aa (oral) or aqueous suspension (injectable); strongly binds SHBG (freeing other AAS in a stack); no aromatization; poor for joints
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