Dianabol Tablets

What Is Dianabol (Methandrostenolone)?

Dianabol — also sold as Dbol, Methandrostenolone, or Methandienone — is the oldest synthetic oral anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) on the market. Developed by Dr. John Ziegler in the late 1950s for the US Olympic weightlifting team, it became commercially available from CIBA in 1958 and quickly dominated competitive strength sports throughout the 1960s and 70s.

Chemically, Dianabol is testosterone with two modifications: a methyl group added at the 17-alpha position (making it survive first-pass liver metabolism and active orally) and a double bond between carbons 1 and 2 (reducing aromatisation versus straight testosterone). It is classed as a "wet" bulker — high water retention contributes to its rapid mass gains.

Benefits and Effects

Dianabol carries an anabolic:androgenic ratio of 90:40-60. Reported on-cycle effects:

• Rapid muscle mass gains (typical: 4-7 kg in the first 4-6 weeks)
• Significant strength jumps on compound lifts within the first 2 weeks
• Improved nitrogen retention and protein synthesis
• Increased glycogen storage → fuller, rounder muscle bellies
• Subjective sense of well-being, aggression, and gym focus

Because Dbol kicks in within days, it's most often used as a kick-start at the front of a longer injectable cycle (e.g. weeks 1-4 of a Test E run) to bridge the gap while the long-ester injectables build up to active blood levels.

Typical Dosage

Standard dosing ranges (not medical advice):

• Beginner: 20-30 mg/day × 4-6 weeks
• Intermediate: 30-50 mg/day × 4-6 weeks
• Advanced: 50-80 mg/day × 4-6 weeks (rarely beyond — hepatic risk climbs sharply)

Dianabol's half-life is ~4.5 hours, so the daily dose is typically split into 2-3 servings throughout the day. Many users front-load the largest dose 30-60 minutes pre-workout for the focus and pump benefit.

Important: Dbol is C17-alpha-alkylated. Liver toxicity is real. Cycles longer than 6 weeks are inadvisable. NAC (600 mg × 2/day), TUDCA (250-500 mg × 2/day), and milk thistle are commonly run alongside to support hepatic clearance — bloodwork at week 4 (ALT/AST/GGT) is mandatory.

Cycle Example — Test E + Dbol Kick-Start

Side Effects and Mitigation

• Hepatotoxicity — the single most important risk. Liver enzymes (ALT, AST) will rise within 2-3 weeks. Mitigate with TUDCA, NAC, zero alcohol, no other 17-aa orals stacked simultaneously. Bloodwork mid-cycle and post-cycle is non-negotiable
• Estrogenic effects — Dbol aromatises (though less than Test), and methylates to 17α-methylestradiol which is more estrogenic than estradiol itself. Watery weight, gyno risk, and blood-pressure elevation. AI use is standard
• Hypertension — blood pressure spikes are common. Monitor at home weekly; supplement potassium and magnesium; cardio 3× per week. Discontinue if SBP exceeds 140 sustained
• Lipid impact — HDL crash and LDL rise are sharper than with Test alone. Fish oil and cardio are baseline; consider 5 mg ezetimibe if family history of dyslipidaemia
• Suppression — Dbol fully suppresses HPTA. Always run with exogenous Test or accept hard PCT
• Acne, hair shedding, oily skin — DHT-related; topical management or finasteride (if not bothered by libido dampening)

PCT Requirements

Because Dianabol is almost always run alongside injectable Test, PCT timing follows the long-ester clearance, not Dbol's short half-life. Standard protocol after a Test + Dbol cycle:

• Stop Dbol at week 4 (end of kicker)
• Continue Test E through week 12
• Wait 2-3 weeks after last Test shot (clearance)
• Nolvadex 40/40/20/20 mg × 4 weeks + Clomid 50/50/25/25 mg × 4 weeks (concurrent)
• Optional HCG 500 IU 2×/week during weeks 9-12 of the cycle to keep testicles primed

FAQ

Can I run Dianabol solo?

Technically yes, but it's a bad idea. Dbol fully suppresses your natural testosterone within 2 weeks, so a solo cycle leaves you crashed with no anabolic support during PCT. The gains hold poorly. Always pair with at least a TRT-dose of injectable Test.

How fast does Dianabol kick in?

Strength gains are usually noticeable within 5-7 days; scale weight starts climbing in the first 10-14 days. The "5 kg in 2 weeks" stories are real but mostly water and glycogen — true lean tissue accrual takes the full 4-6 weeks.

Will I lose the Dianabol gains after cycle?

Some, yes — the water-weight portion drops within 7-10 days of stopping Dbol. The lean muscle component, if you've trained and eaten properly through PCT, is largely retained. Realistic permanent gain from a 4-week Dbol kicker on top of a solid Test cycle is 3-5 kg of dry mass.

Dianabol vs Anadrol — which is stronger?

Anadrol delivers larger absolute weight gains (often 7-10 kg in 4 weeks) but with more water, more side effects, and harsher hepatic load. Dianabol is "smoother" — slightly less mass, much better risk profile. For a first oral, Dbol is the standard choice.

Can women take Dianabol?

Not recommended. Dianabol's androgenic activity is enough to cause irreversible virilisation (deepened voice, body hair, clitoral enlargement) even at low doses. Anavar and Primobolan are the only orals considered female-friendly.

What We Stock

This category includes Dianabol tablets (10 mg / 25 mg / 50 mg per tab) from independent verified labs — Pharmaqo, Beligas, Syncom, Proper Labs and others. Every batch ships with an HPLC certificate of analysis on request, US domestic next-day shipping on orders placed before 1 p.m. ET.

Disclaimer: information presented for educational purposes only. Methandrostenolone is a Schedule III controlled substance in the US and a prescription-only medicine in most jurisdictions. Consult a licensed physician before any use. We do not condone use outside of a medically supervised protocol.