Anabolic Steroids Withdrawal Symptoms | Medical Algorithm

People who abuse anabolic steroids risk becoming dependent on them, and may undergo a withdrawal syndrome on discontinuation.

Physical withdrawal:

(1) flu-like syndrome

(2) muscle and joint pain

(3) headache

(4) depression and/or anxiety

(5) irritability or emotional lability

(6) insomnia

(7) craving for the anabolic steroid

(8) anorexia

(9) autonomic hyperactivity

(10) loss of libido

(11) violent behavior

(12) fatigue, listlessness and apathy

Psychological withdrawal:

(1) sense of loss in body image as musculature disappears

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Clinical Findings of Withdrawal from Anabolic Steroids