Clenbuterol, originally marketed as Ventipulmin and also Spiropent, is widely known
as Clen. It is a sympathomimetic
amine used by people having trouble breathing normally, acting as a
decongestant.
Asthma sufferers use it as a bronchodilator to help them breathe easier.
It is generally available as the hydrochloride salt, clenbuterol hydrochloride.
Clenbuterol is famous among celebrities to shed extra unwanted
weight. It is a quick way of regaining a beautiful slim and trim figure. It is
an excellent fat burner while at the same time tightens muscle tissue. It is
known to also speed up metabolism and gives you loads of energy.
It is not advisable to use Clenbuterol as
a long-term weight loss plan.
Side effects
There is a long list of possible side effects that Clenbuterol may cause, some can even be life
threatening. That is the main reason why there is almost no research available
as to the effect Clenbuterol, as
a weight loss product, can have on humans. There are short term and long term
side effects.
Before buying or start using Clenbuterol,
one must first consider the list with extreme caution. Sometimes the risk is
just too high. A person should always consult with your physician before
starting any new weight loss plan.
Short term
side effects
- Muscle cramps
- Hypertension (increased blood pressure)
- Increased heart rate
- Insomnia
- Dry mouth
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Hand Tremors
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Anxiety
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Restlessness
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Headaches
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Breathing difficulties
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Excessive sweating
Fortunately,
the short term side effects disappear as the effects of the drug in one’s body
diminishes after one stopped taking it.
Long term side effects
Studies
done on animals show that the heart muscle cells become enlarged once they
received treatment with Clenbuterol. The reason being that Clenbuterol increased the collagen count in their bodies.
Collagen,
being stiff, causes the heart to work extra hard to pump blood through the
body. It also causes irregular heartbeat, which can then lead to strokes.
Clenbuterol can also cause enlargement of the aorta after working out, which in turn
may cause aortic rupture and sudden death.
Clenbuteron can intensify pre-existing heart conditions and blood pressure problems.
When Clenboteron is taken in
high doses, it may cause cardiac atrophy in as short a time as 4 weeks.
Clenbuterol
Overdose
When
overdosed with Clenbuterol, one may experience the symptoms within a few minutes. It can clear up
with a few hours or it may last a few days. It is unclear exactly how long Clenbuterol stays in the bloodstream, but is does not
break down quickly.
Overdose symptoms
- Extremely fast heartbeat
- Headaches
- Hypophosphatemia
- Depleted Taurine
- Breathing problems
- Tremors
- Vertigo
- Stroke
There is
one more thing about Clenbuterol potential users should know. After approximately 3 to 4 weeks of using
it, you may start gaining weight again. Clenbuterol only works as a weight loss agent for a
short period, possibly because it had the metabolism in overdrive for this
period.
Clenbuterol Use in Sports
Clenbuterol is one of the banned products on the list of the
International Olympic Committee. It is a performance-enhancing drug, therefore
illegal.