The use of growth hormone has been increasing in popularity among

athletes, due of course to the numerous benefits associated with use. To begin with, GH stimulates growth in most body tissues, primarily due to increases in cell number rather than size. This includes skeletal muscle tissue, and with the exception of eyes and brain all other body organs. The transport of amino acids is also increased, as is the rate of protein synthesis. All of these effect are actually mediated by IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor), a highly anabolic hormone produced in the liver and other tissues in response to growth hormone (peak levels of IGF-1 are noted approximately 20 hours after HGH administration). Growth hormone itself

also stimulated triglyceride hydrolysis in adipose tissue, usually producing notable fat loss during treatment. GH also increases glucose output in the liver, and induces insulin resistance by blocking the activity of this hormone in target cells. A shift is seen where fats become a more primary source of fuel, further enhancing body fat loss.

If you are going to use insulin, it is essential that you have a friend or peer observer remain with you in case you experience problems. This person really needs to be with you for the whole time while the insulin preparation used is working.

  1. Extreme caution is necessary when
    making the caps. DNP is bright yellow and will even go through gloves. This stain will not go away for up to 2 weeks. If it does get on your hands or other parts of yoru house, you can usually get it off with 2(3H) Furanone dinitro (butyrolactone). It usually will come out of clothes with laundering.
  2. Care is of the utmost importance when measuring out the amount one would need. Dan recommends 5 to 8 mg/kg bodyweight in Dirty Dieting #0, assuming that the person is under 15% BF. He subsequently told me that he was really suffering on 6-8 mg/kg, and that is excessive in his opinion. Note that the calculation is bodyweight, not lean

    body mass. With the exception of obese persons, this method is sufficiently accurate.
  3. Obtain a reliable scale, a Cap M. Quik device, and some size "O" caps ($60-$200 minimum, approximately $10, and $2 respectively). Corn starch, available at the grocery, is also needed. Since DNP ships at about either 15% or 35% water by weight, it is necessary to dry out the material overnight before attempting to deal with it. No matter how dry it looks, this step is absolutely necessary for accurate dosing.
  4. The next day, mix 15 grams DNP with 10 grams corn starch, and pound it into a fine powder. Spread resulting mixture into

    the Cap M. Quik, finish the capping process, and you have 50 caps of 300mg potency. Repeat as above with 10 g DNP and 15 g corn starch in order to make 50 caps of 200mg each, or with 12.5g DNP and 12.5g corn starch to make the same number of 250mg caps.
Bear in mind that the preparation process, in the absence of a laboratory equipped with a chemical hood, will destroy the immediate area. It gets in the air, and fine particles will stain everything. Wear clothes that are dispensable, at least 2 pairs of gloves, and a fume mask. Preferably, do this outside on an extremely calm day, or alternatively, place protective covering everything
in sight if it is necessary to perform the encapsulation indoors.

Among the most significant differences of synthetic AAS compared to testosterone is that they may avoid either or both of these enzymatic conversions. Another difference results from the fact that not all activity caused by androgens is mediated by the androgen receptor, and not all AAS are comparably effective in these other activities.

Testosterone Prop. (o.c.) 50 mg/ml; Quad U.S., Lilly U.S.

Danabol / Dianabol has always been one of the most popular anabolic steroids available. Danabol / Dianabol's popularity stems from it's almost immediate and

very strong anabolic effects. 4-5 tablets a day is enough to give almost anybody dramatic results. It is usually stacked with deca durabolin and testosterone enanthate. Along with strong anabolic effects comes the usual androgen side effects, users often report an overall sense of well being. Danabol / Dianabol is a strong anabolic and androgenic product. It most often produced dramatic gains in size and strength. Danabol / Dianabol was also shown to increase endurance and glycogen retention.

So you see, the longer the ester on the testosterone is, the longer the steroid is active in your body, and the less actual test you get. This

is because, for every 100mgs of testosterone cypionate you inject, only 69.90mgs of it is actually testosterone, the rest is the cypionate ester, which must be removed. On the other hand, with the propionate ester you´ll get 83.72mgs of Testosterone! The advantage to longer esters is that they need to be injected less frequently (test prop needs to be injected every other day while you can shoot test cyp once a week). The disadvantage to long estered steroids is that they contain less actual steroid. Anecdotally, however, most people from Steroid.com and other discussion boards who have tried differing esters on their various cycles agree:

Testosterone Propionate causes the least side effects and the least bloating. For this reason, it´s often the testosterone of choice in cutting cycles. On a personal note, it´s the only form of testosterone I ever use, and it´s the only one most women will use, due to the previously mentioned factors (as well as it´s ability to clear your body quickly upon cessation in the case of side effects). Testosterone levels when you´re using injectable testosterone propionate begin to decline sharply after the second day of use(5). Obviously this is not the drug of choice for those who are squeamish about injections, you´ll

be shooting this stuff every other day at least.

The use of anadrol should never exceed six weeks. After discontinuing the use of anadrol, it is important to continue steroid treatment with another compound since, otherwise, a drastic reduction of muscle mass and strength takes place and the user. Athletes continue their treatment with injectable testosterone such as Sustanon 250 or Testosterone Enanthate for several weeks.

The popularity of Provironum© amongst bodybuilders has been increasing in recent years. Many experienced bodybuilders have in fact come to swear by it, incorporating it effectively in most markedly

estrogenic cycles. Due to high demand Provironum© is now very easy to obtain on the black market. Most versions will be manufactured by Schering. In many instances this item is obtained via mail order, and here can sell for less than .50 per tab. This drug is packaged in both push-through strips and small glass vials, so do not let this alarm you. There is currently no need to worry about authenticity with this drug, as no counterfeits are known to exist. If money and availability does not prevent it, Arimidex© is actually a much better choice than Provironum© though. This drug was designed specifically as an antiaromatase, and works much
more effectively than anything else we have available. Since this item is extremely expensive however, Nolvadex© and Provironum© will no doubt remain to be the "standard" antiestrogen regimen among athletes.

BEFORE YOU TAKE CIALIS

Primobol-100 (Methenolone Enanthate)

However, I would not be surprised if one were to tell a steroid user that Clomid reduced his gains, he would immediately become afraid that Clomid reduced his gains (please note that no one I have ever heard of has noticed this.) Not having been so misled, however, he would not conclude this from his results. But if an authority publishes that such an effect

occurs, whether it does or not it can become self-fulfilling by biasing the user.

As of the printing of Anabolics 2000 I reported no preparation that was being made in a dosage over 5mg, but just two years later we now have several preparations carrying l0mg, and one weighing in with an incredible 25mg per tablet. That equates to 5 normal Anabol tablets worth of steroid, which I think is clearly indicative of a new trend in steroid manufacturing. Understanding that the steroid market in many parts of the world really caters to athletes, many producers have seemingly been rushing to release newer and more shockingly high dosed products.

Not only Anabol, but also versions of Testosterone cypionate, Testosterone propionate, nandrolone decanoate, nandrolone laurate, stanabol, boldenone undecylenate and anavar have been released in the past two years carrying higher dosages than ever before seen commercially. With the extremely lucrative market for steroids at this time there is little doubt that this trend will continue.

Anabolic steroids may cause children to stop growing. In addition, they may make male children develop too fast sexually and may cause male-like changes in female children.

Diazepam is classified as pregnancy category D because it can cause harm

to the fetus when administered to pregnant women. Positive evidence of human fetal risk exists based on investigational, marketing, or human studies, but the potential benefit to the mother may outweigh the potential risks to the fetus. Diazepam is distributed into breast milk and can cause sedation, feeding difficulties, and weight loss in the nursing infant. The use of diazepam during breast-feeding is generally not recommended.

Testosterone suspension:

testosterone propionate, 30 mg;

Winstrol, stanozolol is one of the most popular steroids among the top ones. It is a derivative of dihydrotestosterone, much milder

in effect except for the androgenic side effects associated with it. It is shown to exhibit a great tendency to produce muscle growth with a milder effect than Dianabol, however as said before the water retention and the androgenic effects are not a concern.It is not capable of converting into estrogen so any sensitive individuals this drug is a great way to go since gyno is no problem. Since estrogen is the culprit of producing water retention this steroid is capable of producing lean, quality look to the physique with no fear of excess poundage except for muscle growth. This is why it makes this a favorable drug for pre-contest or to gain a

ripped look especially if stacked with a non-aromatizing or milder aromatizing drugs such as Halotestin, Primobolan, Deca or Equipose. One should take in consideration that with the C17-AA alteration to bypass the livers first pass it will cause stress on the liver with the oral preparation (It could possibly happen with the injectable as well.) Stanozolol also plays a role in strong adverse changes in HDL/LDL cholesterol levels, especially with the oral form because of the method of administration, which may cause concern for this side effect. Combination with Proviron to the test cycle should prove useful by enhancing the free state of this potent
muscle building androgen. The usage of this drug should be in the length of no more than 8 weeks since liver problems could arise so always check blood levels and liver enzymes.

 - Your dermatologist will also measure your liver enzymes with the blood tests because roaccutane also increases these enzyme levels. If your liver enzymes remain high then your dermatologist can lower your dose or stop your treatment.

Cytomel® (liothyronine sodium)

Steroid.com members report massive strength gains while using testosterone (11). Testosterone improves muscle contraction by increasing the number of motor neutrons in muscle (4) and

improves neuromuscular transmission (12). It also promotes glycogen synthesis (13) providing more fuel for intense workouts thus increasing endurance and strength. Also note that the water retention from testosterone use will cause the muscle to spring back when compressed during the lowering of a weight. Testosterone promotes aggressive and dominant behavior (14), this would explain the boost of confidence which gives athletes the mental edge they need to move the heavy iron.

Novaquimaca: Deposteron (Brazil) - 100 mg/ml

/75 /75 /75 /50 /50 /50 /25 /25 /25 mcg/day.

Other medical problems — the presence of other medical

problems may affect the use of benzodiazepines. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Andriol Testocaps are capsules of Testosterone Undeconoate, an orally active testosterone preperation that helps users gain muscle mass.

/75 /75 /75 /50 /50 /50 /25 /25 /25 mcg/day.

Women with a dosage of up to 100 mg/week usually experience no major problems with Deca Durabolin. At higher dosages androgenic-caused virilization symptoms can occur, including deep voice (irreversible), increased growth of body hair, acne, increased libido, and possibly clitorishypertrophy. Since most female

athletes get on well with Deca a dose of Deca 50 mg+/week is usually combined with Anavar 10 mg+/day. Both compounds, when taken in a low dosage, are only slightly androgenic so that masculinizing side effects only rarely occur. Deca, through its increased protein synthesis, also leads to a net muscle gain and Anavar, based on the increased phosphocreatine synthesis, leads to a measurable strength gain with very low water retention. Other variations of administration used by female athletes are Deca and Winstrol tablets, as well as Deca and Primobolan's tablets. Since Deca-Durabolin has no negative effects on the liver it can even be used by persons
with liver diseases. Exams have shown that a combined application of Dianabol / Deca increases the liver values which, however, return to normal upon discontinuance of the 17-alpha alkylated Dianabol and continued administration of Deca. Even a treatment period with Deca over several years could not reveal a damage to the liver. For this reason Deca combines well with Andriol (240-280 mg/day) since Andriol is not broken down through the liver and thus the liver function is not influenced either. Older and more cautious steroid users, in particular, like this combination.

There is an increased chance of multiple pregnancy, including bilateral

tubal pregnancy and coexisting tubal and intrauterine pregnancy, when conception occurs in relation to Clomid therapy.

Treatments for erectile dysfunction, including Viagra, should not be generally used in men for whom sexual activity is inadvisable because of their underlying cardiovascular status.

Start with no more than 5 IU (0.05 ml) of this short acting/ regular insulin preparation and increase the dose gradually over a period of one week, to a dose no higher than 20 IU (0.20 ml) per day. Doses above this will expose you to progressively greater risk and most body builders who use insulin believe there is no advantage

in taking doses higher than this. Anecdotal evidence amongst bodybuilders suggests increased doses leads to excess bodyfat accumulation.

Detection Time: 3 months

Most athletes, however, use HCG at the end of a treatment in order to avoid a crash, to achieve the best possible transition into natural training. A precondition is that the steroid intake or dosage be reduced slowly and evenly before taking HCG. Although HCG causes a quick and significant increase of the endogenic plasma- testosterone level, unfortunately it is not a perfect remedy to prevent the loss of strength and mass at the end of a steroid treatment. Although HCG

does stimulate endogenous testosterone production, it does not help in reestablishing the normal hypothalamic/pituitary testicular axis. The hypothalamus and pituitary are still in a refractory state after prolonged steroid usage, and remain this way while HCG is being used, because the endogenous testosterone produced as a-result of the exogenous HCG represses the endogenous LH production. Once the HCG is discontinued, the athlete must still go through a readjustment period. This is merely delayed by the HCG use. For this reason experienced athletes often take Clomid and Clenbuterol following HCG intake or they immediately begin another steroid treatment.

Some take HCG merely to get off the steroids for at least two to three weeks.

Don't use a medium or long acting insulin in the middle or latter part of the day, as you may very well experience a hypoglycemic attack whilst you are asleep. If this happens, neither you nor anyone else will be aware of or able to respond to your urgent need for glucose, in order to prevent possible serious harm.

Roche Valium (Diazepam) is an antianxiety agent (benzodiazepine), used primarily for short-term relief of mild to moderate anxiety. It may also be used to treat symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawals, to help control epilepsy, or to relieve

muscle spasms.

Testosterone Prop. 100 mg/ml; Steris U.S.

Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruin juice while being treated with this medicine unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Your dosage is based on your medical condition, your response to therapy, and other medicines you are taking (see also Before Using section).

The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) has recommended that Xenical is used under the following conditions:

Additional: HCG/Pregnyl

Testosterone has a profound ability to protect your hard earned muscle from the catabolic (muscle wasting) glucocorticoid hormones

(11), and increase red blood cell production (12), and as you may know, a higher RBC count may improve endurance via better oxygenated blood. The former trait increases nitrogen retention and muscle building while the latter can improve recovery from strenuous physical activity, as well as increase endurance and tolerance to strenuous exercise.

Particular properties of testosterone that are of note include that it converts enzymatically both to DHT and to estradiol (estrogen). While with normal levels of testosterone these conversions are in fact desirable, with supraphysiological levels caused by drug adminstration they can be undesirable.

DHT is at least three times more potent (effective per milligram) than testosterone at the androgen receptor (AR): therefore, in those tissues which convert testosterone to DHT, there is effectively three times as much androgen as elsewhere in the body. Thus, whatever level of androgen is experienced by the muscle tissue is multiplied threefold or more in the skin and in the prostate. This can be excessive. Proscar could be used to keep DHT levels more or less normalized despite heavy testosterone use, however.

Cytomel® (liothyronine sodium)

Molecular Weight (ester): 74.0792

In addition, androgenic side effects are common

with this substance, and may include bouts of oily skin, acne and body/facial hair growth. Aggression may also be increased with a potent steroid such as this, so it would be wise not to let your disposition change for the worse during a cycle. With Anabol there is also the possibility of aggravating a male pattern baldness condition. Sensitive individuals may therefore wish to avoid this drug and opt for a milder anabolic such as Deca-DurabolinR. While Anabol does convert to a more potent steroid via interaction with the 5-alpha reductase anzyme (the same enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone), it has extremely little
affinity to do so in the human body's. The androgenic metabolite 5alpha dihydromethandrostenolone is therefore produced only in trace amounts at best. The benefit received from ProscarR/PropeciaR would therefore be insignificant, the drug serving no real purpose.

Diazepam is a long-acting oral and parenteral benzodiazepine. Diazepam is similar to chlordiazepoxide and clorazepate in that all three generate the same active metabolite. Diazepam is used orally for the short-term management of anxiety disorders and acute alcohol withdrawal, and as a skeletal muscle relaxant. Parenterally, it is indicated as an antianxiety agent, sedative,

amnestic, anticonvulsant, skeletal muscle relaxant, anesthetic adjunct, and as a treatment for alcohol withdrawal. In addition to treating status epilepticus, diazepam has recently been shown effective in preventing recurrence of febrile seizures.I Although diazepam has been the benzodiazepine of choice for status epilepticus, recent evidence indicates that lorazepam may be more beneficial because it provides longer control of seizures and produces less cardiorespiratory depression. Diazepam was approved by the FDA in November 1963. Phase III data for a rectal formulation of diazepam in the treatment of acute repetitive seizures was completed

April 1995. The NDA for the rectal formulation (Diastat) is expected to be filed in 1995. Diazepam is a schedule IV controlled substance.

Inject by the subcutaneous route (injecting just under the skin and preferably in the abdominal area or outer part of the upper thigh), not intramuscularly or intravenously as using the latter routes can lead to a rapid rise in blood insulin level and a sudden hypoglycemic episode;

Clenbuterol can cause sudden death at very high dosages.

Cell replacement

Molecular Weight (ester): 60.0524

Concomitant administration of diazepam with CNS-depressant drugs, including opiate

agonists, phenothiazines, barbiturates, ethanol, HA-blockers, general anesthetics, or tricyclic antidepressants, can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent.

Clenbuterol Hydrochloride: Description

Decabol is an injectable preparation containing the active ingredient Nandrolone Decanoate. Decabol is used in the treatment of Osteoporosis (ie - bone degeneration) due to its positive influence on calcium metabolism and the increase in bone mass. It also has a positive effect on protein metabolism and is used where a protein deficiency exists, eg. during chronic debilitating diseases,

after major surgery & severe trauma.

IGF-1 plays a crucial role in muscle regeneration. IGF-1 stimulates both proliferation and differentiation of stem cells in an autocrine-paracrine manner, although it induces differentiation to a much greater degree. IGF-1, when injected locally, increases satellite cell activity, muscle DNA, muscle protein content, muscle weight and muscle cross sectional area. The importance of IGF-1 lies in the fact that all of its apparent functions act to induce muscle growth with or without overload although it really shines as a growth promoter when combined with physical loading of the muscle.

Testosterone

enanthate has a strong influence on the hypothalamohypophysial testicular axis. The hypophysis is inhibited by a positive feedback. This leads to a negative influence on the endogenic testosterone production. Possible effects are described by the German Jenapharm GmbH in their package insert for the compound Testosteron Depot: "In a high-dosed treatment with testosterone compounds an often reversible interruption or reduction of the spermatogenesis in the testes is to be expected and consequently also a reduction of the testes size". Sobering AG, the manufacturer of Testoviron Depot-250, also suggests the same idea in its package insert:

"A long-term and high-dosed application of Testoviron Depot-250 will lead to a reversible interruption or reduction of the sperm count in the testes, thus a reduction of the testes size must be expected". Consequently, after reading these statements, additional intake of HCG should be considered. Those who take Testosterone enanthate should consider the intake of HCG every 6-8 weeks. An injection of 5000 I.U. every fifth day over a period of 10 days (a total of 3 injections) helps to reduce this problem. At the end of the testosterone treatment the administration of HCG, Clomid, Nolvadex and Clenbuterol is now quite common. To some extent the use
of these compounds helps absorb the catabolic phase and helps elevate the endogenic testosterone level. By this method the strength and mass loss which occur in any event can be reduced. Those who go off Testosterone enanthate call turkey after several weeks of use will wonder how rapidly their body weights and former voluminous muscles will decrease. Even a slow tapering-off phase, that is reducing the dosage step by step, will not prevent a noticeable reduction. The only options available to the athlete consist of taking testosterone-stimulating compounds (HCG, Clomid, Cyclofenil), anti-catabolic substances (Clenbuterol, Ephedrine), or the very

expensive growth hormones, or of switching to milder steroids (Deca-Durabolin, Winstrol, Primobolan). Most can get massive and strong with Testosterone enanthate. However, only few are able to retain their size after discontinuing the compound. This is also one of the reasons why really good bodybuilders, powerlifters, weightlighters, and others take the "stuff" all year long.

One needs to be familiar with a host of other compounds when using long-acting testosterone esters however. First of all, anti-estrogens. The rate of aromatization of testosterone is quite great, so water retention and fat gain are a fact and gyno is never far off.

If problems occur one is best to start on 20 mg of Nolvadex per day and stay on that until problems subside. I wouldn't stay on it for a whole cycle, as it may reduce the gains. In terms of an aromatase blocker, testosterone is one of the few compounds where Proviron may actually be preferred over arimidex. The proviron will not only reduce estrogen and can be used for extended time on a testosterone cycle, it will also bind with great affinity to sex-hormone binding proteins in the blood and will allow for a higher level of free testosterone in the body, thus improving gains.

Trenabol 75 is a fast-acting injectable steroid with a great

effect on protein metabolism. Trenbolone is one of the best effective anabolic compounds, promoting protein synthesis, as well as creating a positive nitrogen balance. It is an appetite stimulant and improves the conversion of proteins. In laboratory tests, it has been demonstrated that trenbolone increases protein and decreases fat deposition. It has proven to be an excellent product for promoting size and strength in the presence of adequate protein and calories, promotes body tissue building processes, and can reverse catabolism.

Since testosterone is the primary male androgen, we should also expect to see pronounced androgenic side effects

with this drug. Much intensity is related to the rate in which the body converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This, as you know, is the devious metabolite responsible for the high prominence of androgenic side effects associated with testosterone use. This includes the development of oily skin, acne, body/facial hair growth and male pattern balding. Those worried that they may have a genetic predisposition toward male pattern baldness may wish to avoid testosterone altogether. Others opt to add the ancillary drug Propecia? which is a relatively new compound that prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. This

can greatly reduce the chance for running into a hair loss problem, and will probably lower the intensity of other androgenic side effects.

Gastrointestinal events may increase when Xenical is taken with a diet high in fat (>30% total daily calories from fat).

Additional information: Testolic (Testosterone Propionate) 100mg/ml

Better kidney function

As with no other doping drug, growth hormones are still surrounded by an aura of mystery. Some call it a wonder drug which causes gigantic strength and muscle gains in the shortest time. Others consider it completely useless in improving sports performance and argue

that it only promotes the growth process in children with an early stunting of growth. Some are of the opinion that growth hormones in adults cause severe bone deformities in the form of overgrowth of the lowerjaw and extremities. And, generally speaking, which growth hormones should one take the human form, the synthetically manufactured version, recombined or genetically produced form and in which dosage.

It is the "Cleanest and Gentles" anabolic steroid, will not aromatize, non-toxic, low in androgens.

Bonavar is great for strength and cutting purposes, but not for bulking or a lot of weight gain. In other words, what I´m

saying is that everything you gain will be solid. Personally I am leaning towards a theory which basically purports that the more solid your gains are, the more you´ll keep (percentage-wise). It makes sense, when you think about it; people make a lot of weight gains on the highly water-retentive steroids (Dbol, A50, long estered testosteones, etc.), but lose the greatest percentage of their gains afterwards. The same seems to be opposite for the steroids which cause less (or no) water retention (Bonavar, Primo, Winstrol, etc&).

Good for:

All this controversy about growth hormones is so complex that the reader must have some

basic information in order to understand them. The growth hormones is a polypeptide hormone consisting of 191 amino acids. In humans it is produced in the hypophysis and released if there are the right stimuli (e.g. training, sleep, stress, low blood sugar level). It is now important to understand that the freed HGH (human growth hormones) itself has no direct effect but only stimulates the liver to produce and release insulin-like growth factors and somatomedins. These growth factors are then the ones that cause various effects on the body. The problem, however, is that the liver is only capable of producing a limited amount of these substances
so that the effect is limited. If growth hormones are injected they only stimulate the liver to produce and release these substances and thus, as already mentioned, have no direct effect. The use of these STH somatotropic hormone compounds offers the athlete three performance-enhancing effects. STH (somatotropic hormone) has a strong anabolic effect and causes an increased protein synthesis which manifests itself in a muscular hypertrophy (enlargement of muscle cells) and in a muscular hyperplasia (increase of muscle cells.) The latter is very interesting since this increase cannot be obtained by the intake of steroids. This is probably also the

reason why STH is called the strongest anabolic hormone. The second effect of STH is its pronounced influence on the burning of fat. It turns more body fat into energy leading to a drastic reduction in fat or allowing the athlete to increase his caloric intake. Third, and often overlooked, is the fact that STH strengthens the connective tissue, tendons, and cartilages which could be one of the main reasons for the significant increase in strength experienced by many athletes. Several bodybuilders and powerlifters report that through the simultaneous intake with steroids STH protects the athlete from injuries while inereasing his strength.

Dyazide is a combination of triamterone (50 mg; diuretic) and hydrochlorothiazide (25 mg; antihypertension), but it is most often prescribed to control high blood pressure. Bodybuilders have in the past used dyazide to eliminate excessive water and bloating in order to cut for a contest. The diuretic is potassium sparing so it will not deplete muscle tissue as much as some diuretics will. Potassium supplements or potassium salts should not be used while taking Dyazide. Typically, one to two tablets are used one to two days prior to a bodybuilding competition, but it is advisable to avoid Dyazide where possible. As with many prescription diuretics, adverse reactions can occur leading to death if the diuretic is administered improperly.