Steroids & Anabolics
Dexamethasone and Steroid Weight-Gain Abuse
Street names: dexamethasone, Decadron, dexona, dexamethasone weight gain, steroid weight gain pills
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Increased appetite
- Rapid weight gain from fat redistribution and fluid retention
- Rounded 'moon face'
- Temporary energy lift
⚠Key risks
- Suppressed immune system — infections become dangerous
- Bone thinning (osteoporosis) within months
- Diabetes from raised blood sugar
- Cushing's syndrome
- Dangerous withdrawal if stopped suddenly
- Stunts growth in adolescents
✚Overdose signs
- Severe mood changes or psychosis
- High blood sugar signs (thirst, frequent urination)
- Swelling
- Vision changes
Category comparison — Steroids & Anabolics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone and Steroid Weight-Gain Abuse | Prescription only; OTC diversion in some countries | Suppressed immune system — infections become dangerous; Bone thinning (osteoporosis) within months | Pennies per tablet in markets where it is diverted — the cheapness is what makes the abuse epidemic-scale. |
| 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 |
| Oxandrolone (Anavar) | Schedule III | Hepatotoxicity despite 'mild' reputation; HDL cholesterol crash | ~$1–$3 per 10 mg tablet 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 |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Dexamethasone and Steroid Weight-Gain Abuse look like?
Cheap corticosteroid tablets (not anabolic) — widely abused in South Asia, West Africa, and migrant communities for rapid weight gain and a 'fuller' look.
What are the signs of a Dexamethasone and Steroid Weight-Gain Abuse overdose?
Severe mood changes or psychosis; High blood sugar signs (thirst, frequent urination); Swelling Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Suppressed immune system — infections become dangerous Dependence can develop with regular use.