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I've been taking 7 grams of steroid compounds for 3 months now is that alot?and have only one minor side effect why do you think i have a high tolerant

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

GRAMS?: If correct, yes, for any commonly used steroid, that is a very high dose--unless the online pharmacy you are using is selling you sugar pills. Can cause serious internal dysfunction and needs stopped. Talk w/dr for evaluation of organ function.

Dr Blackwelder agreed

Answered 4/5/2013

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