Winstrol was first manufactured by the Winthrop Laboratories in 1962. The anabolic steroid, Winstrol or Stanozolol is known for its terrific results in improving the muscle growth and red blood production. The drug comes in both forms ? injections as well as tablets.

Due to a large bioavailability of this drug, it is sold in the forms of tablets mostly, and because Stanozolol is not esterified, Winstrol is solid and comes in a form of tablet. This also helps it to get through the liver metabolism when it is taken.

The drug is used in human as well as animals. In the medical field, the drug is prescribed for curing anaemia and hereditary angiodema. In animals, it is used for improving muscle growth, red blood cell production, increase bone density and stimulate the appetite in weak animals.

In body-building, the drug stands at the third place on the list of bodybuilders? favorite anabolic steroids. Its benefit to them is that it gives fantabulous results in increasing strength, and can be sacked easily with any of the other testosterone based anabolic steroids. It doesn't convert into estrogen and promotes vascularity. It is basically used as a cutter, which means Winstrol is often used in cutting cycles due to its properties like preventing water retention.

However, the drug is mostly used by men, but some women bodybuilders also use it. They use it, as it gives a great amount of anabolism for a small androgenic effect. But it is not really prescribed for them, as side effects like ? virilization and masculinization are seen even on low doses.

Winstrol may also cause some adverse side effects, which include allergies, choking, difficulty in breathing, swelling of lips, arms, face, breast tenderness, enlargement of breast tissues in males, voice deepening, clitoral enlargement (females), headache, acne and difficulty in sleeping.

Winstrol is the drug that is approved by the FDA in US; however the sports organization IAFF has banned its use in the competitive sports.