Review Question - QID 1430

Stanozolol, commonly sold under the name Winstrol (oral) and Winstrol Depot (intramuscular), is a synthetic anabolic steroid derived from dihydrotestosterone. Anabolic steroids are a class of performance enhancing drug taken to increase muscle mass and strength, reduce recovery time, and decrease muscle catabolism. These substances mimic the effects of testosterone and dihydroxytestosterone causing increased protein synthesis. Anabolic steroids have a long list of physiologic side effects including hypertension, liver disease, changes in cholesterol, and gynecomastia. The most commom behavioral side effects are agression, hostility, and violence.

The article by Hartgens is a review discussing the side effects of anabolic androgenic steroids.

The review article by Blue presents a concise summary of prevalence, efficacy, adverse effects, and legality of anabolic steroids.

Incorrect answers:
These may have a number of side effects, but aggression and hostility have not been shown to be common behavioral effects of these drugs.
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