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 |