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. 2016 Feb 6;26:2. doi: 10.1186/s12610-016-0029-4

Table 2.

Accessory Drugs and Dietary Supplements [17]

Drug/Supplement Reason for use
Ephedrine Stimulant, fat loss
Clenbutarol Stimulant, fat loss
Amphetamine Stimulant, fat loss
Thyroxine Thyroid hormone, fat loss
Growth hormone Anabolic, increase muscle mass and strength
Insulin Anabolic, increase muscle mass
Insulin-like growth factor Anabolic, increase muscle mass
Diuretics Reduce edema
Human chorionic gonadotrophin Restore endogenous testosterone
Tamoxifen Prevent gynecomastia
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate Sedative, aids sleep/releases growth hormone
Opioids Pain relief
Androstenedione Over-the-counter testosterone precursor
Creatine Over-the-counter ergogenic supplement
Dihydroepiandosterone Over-the-counter steroid precursor