Steroids & Anabolics
Oxandrolone (Anavar)
Street names: Var, Oxandrin
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⚡What it does
- Lean, dry gains with minimal water retention
- Strength without much bulk
- Mild reputation — but liver-toxicity is real at bodybuilding doses
⚠Key risks
- Hepatotoxicity despite 'mild' reputation
- HDL cholesterol crash
- Expensive — the most-faked oral steroid; grey-market 'Var' is often Dianabol or Winstrol
✚Overdose signs
- No acute overdose
- Jaundice, fatigue (liver)
- Chest pain, hypertension
📋Quick facts
Also known asVar, Oxandrin
CategorySteroids & Anabolics
Schedule / classSchedule III (US)
AppearanceWhite 2.5–10 mg tablets, 'OXANDROLONE' imprints on pharma; capsules grey-market
Street price~$1–$3 per 10 mg tablet grey-market (real Var is costly to make)
Legal statusRx-only, Schedule III (US); legit uses: muscle wasting, burns
Last updated2026-09-16
Sources: FDA, NIDA
Category comparison — Steroids & Anabolics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxandrolone (Anavar) | Schedule III | Hepatotoxicity despite 'mild' reputation; HDL cholesterol crash | ~$1–$3 per 10 mg tablet grey-market |
| Testosterone (injections & gels) | Schedule III | Shutdown of natural testosterone production (needs PCT); Cardiovascular strain, raised blood pressure, lipid damage | ~$40–$80 per 10 mL vial grey-market |
| Trenbolone | Not approved for humans anywhere | Harsh cardiovascular and lipid impact — among the most damaging AAS; 'Tren cough' — acute pulmonary reaction on injection | ~$50–$90 per 10 mL vial grey-market |
| Methandienone (Dianabol) | Schedule III | Liver-toxic (17-alpha-alkylated) — hepatitis risk at high doses; Estrogen conversion: gynecomastia, bloating | ~$30–$60 per 100 tablets grey-market |
| Stanozolol (Winstrol) | Schedule III | Severe joint pain (dries out connective tissue); Liver-toxic oral form; injectable form still hepatotoxic | ~$40–$70 per 100 tablets grey-market |
| Nandrolone (Deca-Durabolin / NPP) | Schedule III | 'Deca dick' — prolactin-driven sexual dysfunction that can persist; Suppression is deep and long (up to a year for full recovery) | ~$40–$75 per 10 mL vial grey-market |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
RxBrand names on the grey market
These brands are sold as this compound. Same molecule, different label and supply chain — quality varies enormously between them.
AnavarOxanabolOxandroloneOxandroxyl
?Frequently asked questions
What does Oxandrolone (Anavar) look like?
White 2.5–10 mg tablets, 'OXANDROLONE' imprints on pharma; capsules grey-market
What are the signs of a Oxandrolone (Anavar) overdose?
No acute overdose; Jaundice, fatigue (liver); Chest pain, hypertension Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Hepatotoxicity despite 'mild' reputation Dependence can develop with regular use.