If you're just starting out, start with a dose of 15 milligrams. With this dose, you'll be able to see how your body responds to the steroid, while still getting better results from your workouts. If you think this dose is too little for you, you can take up to 25 milligrams a day with the least damage to your liver.[1]
If you're just starting out with Dianabol, it may be best to use it for a relatively short period of time (eg 2 weeks instead of 4) to see how it will affect your body over time.
If you are an experienced user, use 30-50 milligrams a day. Doses of 30-50 milligrams are most common, especially among experienced bodybuilders who intend to use steroids for 4-6 weeks. However, using no more than 50 milligrams per day; some people may suggest more, but 50 milligrams is the maximum safe dose.
Although Dianabol can be taken intravenously, it is used in tablet form by most users almost all over the world.
Spread the dose throughout the day for best results. Dianabol has a relatively short half-life (only 3-5 hours) so taking the dose several times rather than all at once will ensure that the level of steroid concentration in your blood is stable. Doing so will optimize the performance of the drug throughout the bodybuilding cycle.
If you are taking Dianabol as a tablet, divide the number of pills you take each day into 4 “mini-doses” and take each mini dose every 5 hours.
Start using Dianabol at the beginning or middle of a 4-6 week cycle. Many users take Dianabol at the beginning of their weight gain cycle to jumpstart their routine and start building muscle fast. Others wait until the middle of their cycle when their efforts are no longer paying off and see no results. Both are viable options, so choose whichever works best for your body and exercise needs.[2]
For best results, you should not start taking Dianabol after the 3rd week of your weight gain cycle.
Take Dianabol with meals to avoid stomach upset. Dianabol is sometimes accompanied by nausea and other stomach issues, but these can be reduced by taking this steroid with meals. Some users also report feeling fatigued when taking Dianabol on an empty stomach, so taking it at mealtime is also a good way to ensure you have energy for your workout.
There is no particular food you should eat while using Dianabol. But since this is a fast-acting steroid, you'd better eat a protein-rich meal for the drug to build muscle.
Take aromatase inhibitors to avoid having too much estrogen in your body. Dianabol is highly estrogenic, meaning that when it is broken down in the body it can cause the estrogen level to rise excessively. Using aromatase inhibitors prevents Dianabol from converting to estrogen thereby ensuring that the body's estrogen level remains normal.
The most common side effect of excessive estrogen levels is gynecomastia, the enlargement of breast tissue in men.
Other health problems that result from excess estrogen can include depression and infertility.
You can buy aromatase inhibitors from stores that sell vitamins and supplements. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's dosing instructions when using these supplements.
Use testosterone supplements while using Dianabol. Some men experience a drop in testosterone levels in their bodies when using Dianabol. Using testosterone supplements will help keep your body's hormone levels in check while using steroids.
Low testosterone levels in men can cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms such as hair loss, sexual dysfunction, and difficulty sleeping.
Insufficient testosterone can also make it more difficult to build muscle, which is why taking a testosterone supplement is essential in a weight gain cycle.
You can buy testosterone supplements at most drugstores and vitamin and supplement stores. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine which dose is right for you.
Do not use Dianabol for longer than 6 weeks. When using Dianabol, the liver will inevitably be stressed as there is an elevation in liver enzyme values caused by using this drug. Not using Dianabol for longer than 6 weeks is the best way to prevent this extra stress from causing serious damage to your liver in the long run.[3]
For maximum safety, avoid taking other drugs that may stress your liver for 6 weeks after you stop using Dianabol.
Do not use Dianabol if you have a pre-existing medical condition. Taking Dianabol with high cholesterol or blood pressure can significantly increase the risk of a heart attack. Considering how much it stresses the liver, you should never use Dianabol even if you have liver disease.
Note that Dianabol increases the amount of glucose in the bloodstream.