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Steroids & Anabolics

Methenolone (Primobolan)

Street names: Primo, Primobolan Depot

Methenolone (Primobolan) — Clear oil vials (enanthate) or 5–25 mg acetate tablets

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

SubstanceClassTop risksStreet price
Methenolone (Primobolan)Schedule IIIFaked 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 IIIShutdown of natural testosterone production (needs PCT); Cardiovascular strain, raised blood pressure, lipid damage~$40–$80 per 10 mL vial grey-market
TrenboloneNot approved for humans anywhereHarsh 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 IIILiver-toxic (17-alpha-alkylated) — hepatitis risk at high doses; Estrogen conversion: gynecomastia, bloating~$30–$60 per 100 tablets grey-market
Oxandrolone (Anavar)Schedule IIIHepatotoxicity despite 'mild' reputation; HDL cholesterol crash~$1–$3 per 10 mg tablet grey-market
Stanozolol (Winstrol)Schedule IIISevere 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.

🔗Sources & further reading

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