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Oxandrin

Oxandrin is used for:

Promoting weight gain, in combination with other medicines, after weight loss due to major surgery, recurring infections, serious injury, or unknown reasons. It is also used to offset certain side effects of long-term steroid use (protein catabolism), or to relieve bone pain due to osteoarthritis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Oxandrin is an anabolic steroid. It works by helping the body to produce testosterone, which helps build muscle mass.

Do NOT use Oxandrin if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Oxandrin
• you are a man who has known or suspected breast or prostate cancer
• you are a woman who has breast cancer and high blood calcium levels
• you are pregnant
• you have certain kidney problems (nephrosis) or high blood calcium levels

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Oxandrin :

Some medical conditions may interact with Oxandrin . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have an enlarged prostate; heart, blood vessel, kidney, or liver disease; or breast cancer

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Oxandrin . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), carbamazepine, or diabetes medicines (eg, glipizide) because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
• Corticosteroids (eg, prednisone) or corticotropin because risk of serious side effects, including swelling, may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Oxandrin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Oxandrin :

Use Oxandrin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Oxandrin may be taken with or without food.
• If you miss a dose of Oxandrin , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Oxandrin .

Important safety information:

• Oxandrin has not been shown to enhance athletic ability. Do not take Oxandrin for any reason other than that for which it was prescribed.
• Oxandrin may reduce the number of certain clot-forming substances in your blood. To prevent bleeding, avoid situations in which bruising or injury may occur. Report any unusual bleeding, bruising, blood in stools, or dark, tarry stools to your doctor.
• Diabetes patients - Oxandrin may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• LAB TESTS, including liver function tests, blood cell counts, cholesterol levels, or blood calcium levels, may be performed to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Use Oxandrin with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially prostate problems (eg, enlargement, cancer), fluid buildup, or abnormal liver function tests.
• Use Oxandrin with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• Oxandrin may affect the bone growth rate in CHILDREN. Your child"s bone growth should be checked every 6 months while using Oxandrin .
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Oxandrin if you are pregnant. If you suspect that you could be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. It is unknown if Oxandrin is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Oxandrin .

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, some people develop a need to continue taking Oxandrin . This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction.

If you suddenly stop taking Oxandrin , you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms, including depression, insomnia, loss of appetite, mood swings, reduced sex drive, restlessness, or tiredness.

Possible side effects of Oxandrin :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Difficulty sleeping.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne; changes in sexual desire; changes in skin color; confusion; dark urine; deepening of the voice, unusual hair growth (especially facial hair), or hoarseness; depression; easy bruising or bleeding; enlarged genitals or breasts; excitability; frequent or persistent erections; increased urination or thirst; irregular heartbeat; loss of appetite; menstrual irregularities; mental or mood changes; muscle cramps or twitching; nausea or vomiting; stomach pain; swelling of the ankles or hands; unusual tiredness; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Oxandrin at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Oxandrin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Oxandrin , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Oxandrin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Oxandrin . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.