What are the side effects of using steroids?

Answer by  patti (29325)

Steroids are helpful and effective when prescribed by a physician for short periods of time. They can cause dry mouth, excessive thirst, excessive urination, all of which cease when the course of meds is complete. Long-term steroid use and anabolic steroid abuse is another matter that is well documented online.

Answer by  Tracipoo (1329)

Inhibition of natural hormones. Liver damage. Cholestoral. Gynocomastia. Acne. Rage. Baldness. Stunted Growth. Prostate Enlargement. High blood pressure. Kidney problems. Sterility. Just to name a few.

Answer by  technogeek (6640)

Some of the side effects of steroids are baldness, testicle shrinkage and other sexual dysfunction, and uncontrollable bouts of rage. In addition, certain organ failure has been attributed to steroid use.

Answer by  michelleclane (7)

Rosccea (form of acne), hair loss, glucose tolerance (mimicking type 2 diabetes), reproductive problems (both men and women), aggressiveness due to increased testosterone, liver problems, risk of cardiovascular disease, increase in cholesterol levels, structural changes in the heart, increased diastolic blood pressure (most of these symptoms reverse after stopping use)

Answer by  cindy (1484)

Side effects of anabolic steroid use include altering mood so that one is more angry and volatile and physical changes like a decrease in testicular size and increase in breast tissue in males.