posted Sat, 11/24/2012 - 19:47
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How much Anastrozole?
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I'm running my first cycle. Test-E 600mg/week
28yrs old, 12-15%, bf 6'1"
I've been on the cycle for about 3 weeks now. Started at 182lbs, and as of this morning I'm up to 200. I'm still keeping the same clean diet(just drinking more water and taking in a bit more protein).
No signs of gyno, but I'm worried that I'm starting to take on a bit more water weight than I want. I picked up some anastrozole to hopefully help with that, I'm just not sure how much to use. .25mg eod?
Also I seem to read things here and there about it hindering your gains, is there any merit to that?
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AnonAlso be warned that with an AI more is not neccessarily better. Try not to adjust your doseage too frequently, for me I seem to need about two weeks to see if my adjustments were in the right direction.
Unfortunately I had my Estro at 24 at one point and I kept taking arimidex 1mg eod and then couldnt figure out why my joints were hurting again , I was feeling flat, and my workouts started to suffer. This is my second week on No AI and I feel things getting back to normal. Im going to try and squeak in this Saturday for another blood test.
Point is dont get nervous and try to catch up for what you think you lost.
cdaddy7Arimidex is taken every 3 days starting with a dose of .25mg...if u have problems u bring it to EOD and then tweak it...killinit is correct on u toying with dose to find ur sweet spot bc everyone is different....Arimidex will help with reducing water retention....it wont hinder ur gains bc it keeps that estro level down....hi estro will hinder ur gains and bring lots of unwanted sides with it...just remember just bc u don't feel or see signs of estro issues doesn't mean it's climbing up inside....many gentlemen can tell u their numbers were astronomical and they had no clue until too late....I helped them land the bird but it was tough....I recommend an AI always on cycle no later than week 3....estro is sneaky just like low T....u don't know until its too late....play it safe....if the Arimidex isn't getting the job done consider Aromasin....I found my body responds better to Aromasin than Arimidex....u have to find what's best for u....another suggestion is to help u get to know ur body better in this lifestyle get bloodwork precycle, during, and postcycle so that u know right where ur levels are and what compounds are good and not and u can know what adjustments can be made to make ur next cycle even better
Thanks! I probably dropped the ball on things by not getting any pre-cycle blood work done. But I still plan on getting some done post-cycle, just to make sure things are headed back up.
cdaddy7Its not in vain bro...ur doing fine and seeking advice instead of letting it ride was the best decision to do and now u are being proactive with ur cycle and it will make ur others even better....that bloodwork is the secret to great success....tread and I both discussed that bc u really get to learn ur body.....It's the same way when u know ur getting sick and somethings wrong...It's just another form of journaling and will put u way out in front of the game....what's the price of 40-60 bucks when we spend 10 times that on gear and ancillaries, not to mention even more just eating healthy and properly to grow
mick1180.5 mg twice per week for me for 500mg per week of testosterone is perfect.
I personally do .25 E3D, but YOU need to find your bodies sweet spot... Play with the dosage a bit and you will find what works best for you.... There has been talk of that, but its more with nolva then anything... I have never had any issues in that department.... Start a cycle log and keep us update for the most help.
cdaddy7Excellent advice +1
thanks brotha, i see you had to one up me above lol.....
cdaddy7Just expounding on ur wisdom brother....LOL
Thanks, That sounds about the right dosage from what I have read. I was considering doing a cycle log, but I'm afraid it could all be summed up fairly quickly.. "Week 1: placebo effect. Week 2: LOTS of erections. Week 3: Oily skin, acne, and gradual strength gains"
12.5 eod seems to do the trick for most.. If your retaining more water by week 3 I don't think it'll hurt to start your AI a week early. Yeah don't take to much or it will hinder gains because you do actually need some estrogen.
So am I jumping the gun a bit by starting it now? I really have no issues waiting another week or so to start it, I just don't want to swell up like Violet Beauregarde and need to be rolled away by oompa loompa's. Is there any preference on when in the day to take it? Early..late..full stomach..empty stomach. (also I should probably add that it's in liquid form.)
mick118I think you mean Aromasin. he asked about anastrozole
12.5mg of anastrozole would be a mega dose
ugh your right srry, to correct it half a pill eod of adex does the trick and sometimes 1/4th of the pill. exemstane i dose ed at half a pill since the half life is shorter
^_^ that looks right too me