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What should I do if I miss a dose of anabolic steroids?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
If you miss a dose of anabolic steroids, what you should do depends upon the time:
  • If you realize it near the time of the missed dose, then take a dose.
  • If you realize it near the time of your next dose, then skip the missed dose. Just take the next one.
Do not take two doses at once because this could lead to an overdose.

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