Manufacturer: SixPex
Pharmaceutical name: Anastrozole
Pack: 1 pack (30 tabs (1 mg/tab))
Arimipex is an oral anti-estrogen medication that contains 1 mg of Anastrozole per tablet.
As a genuine aromatase inhibitor, Arimipex functions by inhibiting the aromatase enzyme in the body, which helps to reduce estrogen accumulation. This can be particularly advantageous for bodybuilders who utilize aromatizing steroids like testosterone. These users may experience estrogen-related side effects such as water retention and gynecomastia ("gyno"), but taking Arimipex during their cycle significantly lowers the risks of these issues.
Research indicates that Arimipex can decrease estrogen levels in the body by about 50%. This level of reduction is beneficial for bodybuilders, as some estrogen is necessary to fully realize the anabolic effects of the steroids they are using. The outcomes are generally similar whether taking 5 mg or 1 mg daily, meaning that typically, half a tablet per day is adequate for effective estrogen management throughout the cycle.
Bodybuilders using Arimipex commonly start their dosage on the first day of their steroid cycle and continue for its entire duration. It's also noteworthy that Arimipex has been shown to enhance testosterone levels; some studies suggest that natural testosterone levels can rise by up to 60% after just seven days of using this drug. For this reason, bodybuilders consider it highly beneficial during post-cycle therapy (PCT) as they aim to elevate their natural hormone levels and mitigate a potential post-cycle "crash".
It is generally advised that individuals continue taking Arimipex for the duration of their PCT (4-6 weeks) after stopping steroid use.