Anabolic Steroids Monitoring

Common tests to obtain when monitoring patients using anabolic steroids:

• Liver function tests

• Lipids (especially low density lipoprotein (LDL)

• Complete blood count

• Electrocardiogram

A urinalysis is the most common test used to detect anabolic steroids.

Laws

Anabolic steroids are currently listed as schedule III drugs under the Controlled Substances Act.

Anabolic steroid use is banned in most professional sports organizations.

Professional Opinion

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In my professional opinion, anabolic steroids should remain a schedule III drug. I believe that they do have medicinal value, however steroids can easily be misused. Long-term use of anabolic steroids can lead to lifethreatening conditions and those using steroids must be monitored properly. ~

A. Jewett

References

1. Albano GD, Amico F, Cocimano G, et al. Adverse Effects of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids: A Literature Review. Healthcare (Basel). 2021;9(1):97. Published 2021 Jan 19. doi:10.3390/healthcare9010097

2. Anabolic Steroids. Alcohol and Drug Foundation Published 8 Dec. 2021. Accessed November 9, 2022. https://adf.org.au/drug-facts/steroids/. Kicman AT. Pharmacology of anabolic steroids. Br J Pharmacol. 2008;154(3):502-521. doi:10.1038/bjp.2008.165

3. What are the side effects of anabolic steroid misuse? National Institute Drug Abuse. Updated April 12, 2021. Accessed November 9, 2022. https://nida.nih.gov/publications/ researchreports/steroids-other-appearance-performance-enhancing-drugs-apeds/what-areside-effects-anabolic-steroid-misuse.