Steroids & Anabolics
Methenolone (Primobolan)
Street names: Primo, Primobolan Depot
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Slow, very 'clean' lean gains
- Mild on estrogen, low water retention
- Popular for 'safer' cycles — reputation exceeds reality
⚠Key risks
- Faked more than almost any AAS — real Primo is expensive; grey-market 'Primo' is often test or EQ
- Still suppresses natural hormones
- Liver load with oral acetate
- HDL damage at bodybuilding doses
✚Overdose signs
- No acute overdose
- Jaundice (oral form)
- Hypertension
📋Quick facts
Also known asPrimo, Primobolan Depot
CategorySteroids & Anabolics
Schedule / classSchedule III (US); controlled EU
AppearanceClear oil vials (enanthate) or 5–25 mg acetate tablets
Street price~$80–$150 per 10 mL vial — if it's cheap, it's fake
Legal statusRx-only/controlled; medical use discontinued; all supply grey-market
Last updated2026-09-16
Sources: FDA, EMCDDA
Category comparison — Steroids & Anabolics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methenolone (Primobolan) | Schedule III | Faked more than almost any AAS — real Primo is expensive; grey-market 'Primo' is often test or EQ; Still suppresses natural hormones | ~$80–$150 per 10 mL vial — if it's cheap, it's fake |
| 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.
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.
PrimobolPrimobolanPrimoplexPrimoxyl
?Frequently asked questions
What does Methenolone (Primobolan) look like?
Clear oil vials (enanthate) or 5–25 mg acetate tablets
What are the signs of a Methenolone (Primobolan) overdose?
No acute overdose; Jaundice (oral form); Hypertension Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Faked more than almost any AAS — real Primo is expensive; grey-market 'Primo' is often test or EQ Dependence can develop with regular use.