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    HomeMedication GuideNandrolone Decanoate safety
    Anabolic-androgenic steroid (Schedule III controlled substance)Controlled Substance (Schedule III)

    Nandrolone: Patient Information & Safety Notes

    Also known as Deca-Durabolin, Nandralone Decanoate

    Other names: deca-durabolin, nandrolone-decanoate, nandralone-decanoate

    Nandrolone decanoate (Deca-Durabolin) is an anabolic-androgenic steroid derived from testosterone. It has been FDA-approved for anemia of chronic renal failure and, historically, for other wasting conditions. It is a DEA Schedule III controlled substance.

    FDA-approved nandrolone decanoate (Deca-Durabolin) is indicated for anemia of renal disease. It is a Schedule III controlled substance. Off-label use for muscle building or sports performance is not an approved indication and is prohibited in most athletic competition.
    Reviewed by the OmniRx Health clinical team•Last reviewed Jul 4, 2026

    In plain language

    What Nandrolone Decanoate is used for

    • FDA-approved: anemia of chronic renal disease
    • Off-label: muscle wasting, osteoporosis (limited use)

    Taking this medicine

    How it is administered

    • Intramuscular injection
    • Subcutaneous injection

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    Risks and precautions

    Risks and warnings

    • Fluid retention
    • Acne
    • Mood changes, aggression
    • Suppression of natural testosterone production
    • Hepatic effects (less than 17-alpha-alkylated steroids)
    • Virilization in females

    Who should not take it

    • Pregnancy (virilization of fetus)
    • Prostate cancer or breast cancer
    • Nephrotic syndrome
    • Liver disease

    Common questions

    Patient questions

    Is nandrolone legal?

    Nandrolone is a DEA Schedule III controlled substance and requires a valid prescription from a licensed provider with DEA authority. Non-medical use is illegal. It is banned in virtually all professional and amateur sports.

    This information is educational — not medical advice.

    This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.

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