Oral Steroid / Oral

Methyltestosterone

Oldest oral androgen. FDA-approved (Testred/Methitest) for hypogonadism. 17-alpha-alkylated. Very hepatotoxic. Rarely used now — safer alternatives exist.

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Reference dose10–50 mg/day

Half-life3 hours

Risk flagextreme

Regulatory noteFDA-approved context noted

Side effects and watch-outs

⚠️ Highly hepatotoxic — among the most liver-toxic oral AAS
HPTA suppression
Oestrogen elevation (aromatises significantly)
HDL suppression
Acne
Hair loss
⚠️ Virilisation in women
Safer alternatives available — rarely indicated