Performance & Grey-Market Pharma
Anastrozole (Arimidex)
Street names: Arimidex, Adex
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Aromatase inhibitor — lowers estrogen (used in breast cancer; abused in steroid cycles)
⚠Key risks
- Bone density loss, joint pain with long-term use
- Crash estrogen too low → depression, libido loss
✚Overdose signs
- Nausea, headache
- Hot flashes
📋Quick facts
Also known asArimidex, Adex
CategoryPerformance & Grey-Market Pharma
Schedule / classRx-only (US/EU) — not a controlled drug
AppearanceWhite 1 mg tablets, 'Ari' imprints
Street price~$2–$8 per 1 mg tablet (grey market)
Legal statusRx-only everywhere listed; not a controlled substance
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: FDA, EMA
Category comparison — Performance & Grey-Market Pharma
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole (Arimidex) | Rx-only | Bone density loss, joint pain with long-term use; Crash estrogen too low → depression, libido loss | ~$2–$8 per 1 mg tablet |
| AICAR (Acadesine) | Unscheduled | No human safety data — cancer-risk flags in cell studies; Sold as research chemical, zero quality control | ~$50–$150 per gram |
| Clenbuterol HCl | Not approved for human use | Racing heart, arrhythmia, tremors; Overdose: dangerous potassium shifts, cardiac events | ~$0.50–$2 per 40 mcg tablet |
| Tadalafil (Cialis) | Rx-only — not controlled | Counterfeit ED pills are a major fentanyl/adulterant channel in some regions; Dangerous blood pressure drop with nitrates | ~$2–$15 per tablet |
| Liraglutide (Saxenda) | Rx-only — not a controlled drug | Sold grey-market at huge markups with counterfeit/refilled pens; Nausea, pancreatitis risk | ~$200–$500 per pen grey-market |
| Naltrexone–Bupropion (Contrave) | Rx-only — not controlled | Bupropion lowers seizure threshold; Misuse for stimulant-like effect is possible but weak | ~$1–$4 per tablet grey-market |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Anastrozole (Arimidex) look like?
White 1 mg tablets, 'Ari' imprints
What are the signs of a Anastrozole (Arimidex) overdose?
Nausea, headache; Hot flashes Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Bone density loss, joint pain with long-term use Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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