Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate) 30.4 mg – HD Labs Tamox[TMX]

Description

Tamoxifen Citrate (brand name Nolvadex) is another Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) that is often used as an anti-estrogen and post cuycle theraphy drug by anabolic steroid users.

The Selective aspect of the name of this class of drug is just that: they act on certain parts of the body only and as we will see, Nolvadex is very selective in its targeting of the breast tissue, making it valuable both medically and for steroids users concerned about certain side effects.

Dosage Instructions

30mg – 60mg / Day

Nolvadex Dosage During Anabolic Steroid Use
The primary, and for most of us the only reason to use Nolvadex during a steroid cycle is to protect against male breast tissue enlargement – a.k.a gynecomastia. Any anabolic-androgenic steroids you are taking which have aromatizing properties will need gyno to be addressed and Nolvadex provides a cheap, simple and safe way to do that.

It only takes a low dosage of 10mg to 20mg per day of Nolvadex to protect against gyno as it works to bind to receptors in the breast tissue so that estrogen can’t exert its effects here. If you find that the aromatizing effect of the steroids, you’re taking are too powerful for Nolvadex to be effective at this dosage then aromatase inhibitor drugs will likely be required instead.

Female Nolvadex Dosage
When females use Nolvadex for performance enhancement it is often used for just that: to enhance performance as a result of increased testosterone levels. This can make Nolvadex a viable alternative for women not wanting the more powerful effects of steroids that bring high risk of masculinization side effects.

Aside from performance enhancement, women can make use of Nolvadex to improve the physique with this drug bringing about a leaner and tighter physique without the associated risks of steroids. For all these effects, females require a very low dosage of Nolvadex with just 10mg per day being sufficient.

Nolvadex Dosage for PCT and Increased Endogenous Testosterone Secretion
During PCT we use Nolvadex at higher dosages to stimulate the release of natural testosterone following severe suppression of normal function after during and after steroid use.

A cycle of 4 to 8 weeks is always advised for post cycle therapy, and often other compounds will be utilized alongside Nolvadex including an aromatase inhibitor and often Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG).

When it comes to Nolvadex dosage for post cycle therapy, whether you are undertaking either a 4- or 8-week cycle or something in between, the recommended dose for most men is 40mg per day for the first half of your PCT cycle, dropping this down to 20mg per day for the second half of PCT.

The timing of your post cycle therapy starting depends on the active life of your steroids: short ester steroids will need you to start PCT within just days of ending your steroid cycle, while long-acting steroids require you to wait up to two or three weeks before starting post cycle therapy with Nolvadex and other compounds.

Effect on Cycle

Nolvadex for Gynecomastia
In its function as an anti-estrogen breast cancer treatment drug, Nolvadex targets the breast tissue, and this means it’s highly useful for the prevention of dreaded gynecomastia in male anabolic steroid users. Because estrogen can cause cancer to progress in the breast area, when Nolvadex binds to estrogen receptors in this part of the body, it effectively halts the action of estrogen there.

This is exactly what we need to be also happening to stop gynecomastia occurring as an estrogen related negative effects of many AAS. Nolvadex has proven effective at this task which is why it is so popularly used alongside steroids and after a steroid cycle.

On cycle use of Nolvadex to protect against male breast enlargement is an established anabolic steroid user protocol. This drug works well for many people using it for this purpose, but not everyone will have the same positive results.

Using steroids which are powerfully aromatizing or being particularly sensitive to gyno can mean that Nolvadex won’t be enough to stop you experiencing gyno as a steroid side effect; in these cases, you might need to turn to aromatase inhibitor drugs instead.

While Nolvadex used on cycle is important for controlling gyno, it will not have a positive effect on testosterone when it’s up against the powerful testosterone suppressing effects of most steroids and it’s only during post cycle therapy that Nolvadex is utilized for the purpose of boosting testosterone function.

Nolvadex for Post Cycle Therapy (PCT)
Nolvadex is very commonly used in post cycle therapy so that natural testosterone can be stimulated again after being suppressed by anabolic steroid use.

Nolvadex is known for its excellent ability to stimulate testosterone levels while blocking the effect of estrogen, enabling greater amounts of luteinizing hormone (LH) to be released by the pituitary gland.

This hormone is critical for testosterone production and it’s here that Nolvadex is so powerful in kickstarting your normal testosterone function again so you can avoid the symptoms of low T and enable the maintaining of your gains made on cycle.

Most users will require 4 weeks of Nolvadex for PCT, but longer or more powerful steroid cycles can often need to be followed up with 8 weeks of post cycle therapy combining Nolvadex with other drugs including aromatase inhibitors.

While it can be tempting for new users to make the mistake of increasing the dose of Nolvadex during post cycle therapy above the maximum recommended of 20mg daily, it’s well proven that there’s no benefit at all for your testosterone levels in doing this. That’s why an aromatase inhibitor and HCG are usually combined with Nolvadex during post cycle therapy to cover all bases.

Side Effects

As a breast cancer treating SERM for women, most of the side effects recorded for Nolvadex apply to its use in this area and in females. But, as it’s a long-standing drug used by male anabolic steroid users, enough anecdotal evidence and personal experience exists to pinpoint some of the side effects that tend to be more common amongst males when the drug is used for this purpose, while in other cases we can eliminate many of the side effects that are listed for Nolvadex for women using it to treat breast cancer.

Not only is the female body reacting different to the drug, but when it’s used as cancer medication it is a much longer-term use compared with guys using it to reduce estrogen side effects while on steroids or during post cycle therapy to restore testosterone function. Therefore, these long-term side effects can also be virtually eliminated as it relates to your use of Nolvadex.

So, what are some of the main possible long-term side-effects you should be on the lookout for when using Nolvadex either on-cycle or during post cycle therapy?

• Acne – While not particularly common in terms of how many people get it, out of all the potential side effects from Nolvadex acne is considered the most likely. This is because of the way that your testosterone will start increasing and acne is just a natural effect of rising testosterone levels in some men; not all guys are predisposed to acne and if you’re not, then you’re unlikely to experience this side effect. Those that do experience acne find that it is usually mild and goes away once the drug is stopped.
• Nausea or Cramping of the Abdomen – This is considered a very rare side effect that many men will never experience with Nolvadex, but the small possibility is there.

Side effects that are known to affect women using Nolvadex for cancer medication include impairment of cognitive function, hot flashes and even other types of cancer; but these are not known to be a risk factor at all for men using this drug for performance enhancing purposes.

The best way to reduce or basically eliminate your risk of long-term side effects when using Nolvadex is to keep the dosage at sensible levels. Since there is no benefit in consuming higher than established dosages when using Nolvadex for bodybuilding purposes, maintaining the correct dose is of the utmost benefit for both your results and your health.