Question 1

are creatine supplements considered as steroids or illegals?

Accepted Answer

No: They are legal, non-steroids, and safe. If you want to put on muscle, you'd do well to use an inexpensive creatine preparation.

Question 2

is androstenedione an illegal anabolic steroid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The international olympic committee banned androstenedione in 1997 and placed it under the category of androgenic-anabolic steroids.  On april 11, 2004, the United States food and drug administration banned the sale of androstenedione, citing that the drug poses significant health risks commonly associated with steroids.  (info from wikipedia).

Question 3

why are steroids illegal in sports if doctors sometimes prescribe them for patients?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: A particular medication might be taken by an athlete for the sole purpose of increasing their performance with no specific medical indication. This is often banned. But, there might be a legitimate medical indication for a particular medication so that is could be prescribed to patients.

Question 4

i'm looking into anabolic steroids. i know their illegal i just want a doctors take on the use of them and if i should use them i'm 6'4 165lds and 21?

Accepted Answer

NO!!: Too many problems, side effects and long range health issues with taking steroids.  I would consider a personal trainer who can coach you and exercise and nutrition for your body type.

Question 5

if i have an epidural steroid injection for bad back/leg pain & enter a race will it show as an illegal drug?

Accepted Answer

Should not: You need to look at  the  rules of the race  and if a question ask the race organizer. You need to be certain your physician feels it is OK to run in the race.

Question 6

is steroid healthy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: For medical reasons, specific durations and doses of steroids are helpful.  But recreationally or for body building, they are not healthy.  Steroids have serious long-term side effects even those used in medicine.

Question 7

is an oral steroid a pill?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You already answered your own question. It is oral. It comes as a pill.

Question 8

are steroid shots painful?

Accepted Answer

No: The only painful or uncomfortable sensation is the push of the steroid into your arm.

Question 9

how serious are steroids for you?

Accepted Answer

Anabolic steroids?: Glucocorticoids are prescribed after weighing benefits vs the considerable risks, but Anabolic steroids will be used by maybe a million us gym types this year. Lawbreaking & cheating are bad for you, most women prefer a natural bodybuilder, and the greatest danger is to your mind -- you may do something you'll regret terribly. Physical dangers are real but usually less catastrophic.

Question 10

where can i buy steroids legally?

Accepted Answer

In the pharmacy : with a prescription. Steroids are powerful drugs that can cause serious harm if not given under a doctor's supervision. That is why a prescription is needed.

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