Halotestin, also known as Fluoxymesterone, is derivative of testosterone (the male sex hormone). This steroid is used in the world of professional sports as a pre-contest drug and is one of the most widely used steroids during steroid cycles.

In addition to all these benefits, Halotestin is also used to treat males as part of the replacement therapy to treat deficiency or symptoms of endogenous testosterone. It is also effective and recommended for palliation of androgen-responsive recurrent mammary cancer during the postmenopausal period of women and to treat women who have been diagnosed with a hormone-dependent tumor.

The chemical name of Halotestin is androst-4-en-3-one, 9-fluoro-11,17- dihydroxy-17-methyl-, (11β,17β)- and its molecular weight is 336.45 g/mol at the base. The chemical formula of Halotestin is C20H29FO3 and the ingredients of Halotestin tablets are lactose, sorbic acid, sucrose, corn starch, calcium stearate, FD&C Yellow No. 5, and tragacanth.

This steroid compound facilitates dramatic body strength and muscle gains besides promoting weight loss without compromising on muscle definition and a sense of well being. It offers an extremely low binding affinity with androgen receptors and is hailed as an integral part of every bulking or cutting cycle.

For hypogonadal males, the recommended dose of Halotestin is 5-20 mg per day and the dose is 10-40 mg per day for women with breast cancer. For the purpose of bodybuilding, the recommended dose of Halotestin is 25-50 mg per day. It is important to note that Halotestin is not meant for pregnant or nursing women. When abused or of a low grade, Halotestin can lead to side effects such as headache, anxiety, changes in libido, and depression.