Clenbuterol, a beta-2 agonist that is similar in characteristics to stimulant drugs like ephedrine and amphetamine, is used worldwide by athletes to lose weight.
A big majority of athletes make use of Clenbuterol for bodybuilding by following Clenbuterol only cycles. An ideal Clenbuterol only cycle for male athlete is about using Clenbuterol in a predefined way (60mcg, 80mcg, 100mcg, 120mcg, 140mcg, 120mcg, 100mcg, 80mcg, and 60mcg) while female athletes usually use Clen in a cycle (with doses as (40mcg, 60mcg, 80mcg, 100mcg, 120mcg, 100mcg, 80mcg, 60mcg, and 40mcg).
This extremely potent drug for reducing body weight is available in different forms -- capsules, tablets, syrups, pumps, and injectable solution -- and can be purchased online, with or without a medical prescription. However, easy availability of this drug does not suggest that it can be used by anyone, for any reason.
Clenbuterol (Clenbuterol Hydrochloride or Clen) is a Schedule III drug and should be used only for medicinal purposes. Moreover, use and doses of this steroid should be in strict accordance with medical recommendations. This drug is not recommended to children and those with a hypersensitivity to Clenbuterol or any of its ingredients. Furthermore, Clenbuterol is not recommended to pregnant or breastfeeding women or those who may get pregnant while using it. It is also not advised to those diagnosed with severe health conditions such as hyperthyroidism, tachycardia, tachyarrhythmia, heart or thyroid diseases, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and prostatic hypertrophy. This weight loss drug is not to be used by people with a history of health complications like urinary retention, glaucoma, ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, or hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
When abused, Clenbuterol can result in drowsiness, taurine depletion, hypophosphatemia, headaches, anxiety, and tachycardia. Abuse of Clenbuterol Hydrochloride may cause insomnia, muscular shivering, cardiac hypertrophy, palpitation, depletion of natural potassium, loss of concentration, or frequent mood swings. Clenbuterol side effects may include muscle cramps, excessive sweating, heartburn, face flushes, increased blood pressure, tremors, and restlessness.