Lower numbers = closer to natural. Higher numbers = more enhanced.
Why this rating?
Superdrol (methasterone) carries a reported anabolic:androgenic ratio around 400:20 relative to methyltestosterone, and produces rapid muscle fullness and strength gains at low daily doses (10-20mg) within short 2-4 week cycles, a pace of visible change that is not achievable naturally. It sits alongside Anadrol and Dianabol as one of the most potent oral steroids, one notch below Trenbolone, which has no natural equivalent at all. The severe hepatotoxicity requiring mandatory liver support and dramatic short-timeframe physique changes make it impossible to mistake for natural. Originally sold as a "prohormone" but is a full anabolic steroid, now DEA Schedule III.
Overview
A notoriously toxic and potent oral steroid known for "dry" but extreme mass gains. Provides dramatic strength and size increases but carries severe hepatotoxicity.
Important Warnings
- •One of the most hepatotoxic oral steroids in existence
- •Not for beginners under any circumstances
- •Lethargy may become debilitating
- •Can cause permanent liver damage if abused
- •Never combine with another hepatotoxic oral: combined 17aa orals can cause serious liver injury
- •Finasteride/dutasteride do NOT help the hairline (it is a DHT-derivative)
Purpose & Use Cases
Rapid Mass
Produces extreme muscle fullness and strength gains in a short period.
Strength Peaking
Used for short bursts before competition to maximize strength.
Dry Gains
Unlike Dianabol, provides mass without water retention.
Benefits
- Extreme strength increases
- Rapid muscle fullness
- Dry, hard appearance
- No estrogen conversion
- Dramatic results in short time
Good to Know
One of the most liver-toxic orals ever sold
Superdrol's 17-alpha-alkylation combined with its potency makes it exceptionally hepatotoxic even at 10-20mg. TUDCA is effectively mandatory, cycles must stay 2-4 weeks, alcohol is out, and it must never be stacked with another 17aa oral. Support supplements reduce but do not remove the risk.
A methylated DHT-derivative: finasteride is useless
Superdrol is methyldrostanolone (a methylated version of Masteron). As a DHT-derivative it is already past 5-alpha-reductase, so finasteride/dutasteride cannot protect the hairline, and it is harsh on hair in predisposed users.
Lethargy and appetite loss often force an early stop
Debilitating fatigue and reduced appetite frequently worsen through the cycle, and many users cannot finish a planned run. This is a known signature of the compound, not a sign of a "bad batch."
Dry scale gains persist better than Dbol's water
Unlike Dianabol, Superdrol adds little water, so more of the visible gain is retained tissue. Combined with muscle memory (retained myonuclei), a past run nudges your natural ceiling up, but the trade is one of the harshest liver/lipid profiles of any oral, which is why it rates a 9.
Dosage Guidelines
| Experience Level | Dosage Range |
|---|---|
| Beginner | 10 – 10 mg/day |
| Intermediate | 10 – 20 mg/day |
| Advanced | 20 – 20 mg/day |
NEVER exceed 4 weeks. Many limit to 2-3 weeks. Lower doses are strongly recommended.
Side Effects
Severe Hepatotoxicity
very commonOne of the most liver-toxic oral steroids. Can cause serious liver damage in short periods.
TUDCA 1g daily mandatory. Keep cycle extremely short. Regular liver bloodwork.
Extreme Lethargy
very commonDebilitating fatigue and lethargy that worsens throughout the cycle.
Keep cycles short; this often forces early termination.
Appetite Suppression
commonSignificant reduction in appetite, making eating difficult.
Eat before taking dose; use digestive enzymes.
Shin Splints
commonPainful shin pumps during cardio or walking.
Taurine 5g daily; limit cardio.
Lipid Destruction
very commonCatastrophic impact on cholesterol levels.
Omega-3s, cardio, short cycles. Full lipid panel recovery can take months.
General Mitigation Strategies
TUDCA at 1g+ daily is mandatory. Cycles MUST be kept to 2-4 weeks maximum. Regular bloodwork for liver enzymes required. Many users cannot complete planned cycles due to lethargy.
Support Supplements
Ancillary supplements commonly run alongside Superdrol to manage side effects, support the target tissue, or fill nutrient demands it creates.
Liver support (TUDCA + NAC)
KeySuperdrol is one of the most hepatotoxic 17-alpha-alkylated orals in existence. TUDCA supports bile flow; NAC replenishes hepatic glutathione. This is genuinely mandatory-tier here, but it does not make the compound safe.
- Dose
- TUDCA 1,000mg+/day; NAC 1,200mg/day
- Timing
- Throughout the (short) cycle
Lipid support (omega-3 + citrus bergamot)
KeySuperdrol is catastrophic on cholesterol. HDL can crater. Omega-3 helps triglycerides; citrus bergamot lowers LDL via statin-like flavonoids. Support only; full lipid recovery can still take months.
- Dose
- Omega-3 4 g/day; citrus bergamot 1,000 mg/day
- Timing
- With meals
Taurine + blood pressure support
Taurine helps the shin/back pumps; telmisartan/tadalafil manage blood-pressure rise.
- Dose
- Taurine 5g/day; telmisartan 20-40mg/day if BP is high
- Timing
- Daily
Post Cycle Therapy (PCT)
Standard PCT. Can begin shortly after last dose.
How It Works
A DHT derivative that does not aromatize. Extremely anabolic with moderate androgenic effects. Provides rapid increases in muscle glycogen and protein synthesis while maintaining a dry appearance.
Hormonal & Androgenic Profile
400:20 (methasterone): extremely anabolic, low androgenic on paper
Does not aromatize, no AI needed. Gains are dry with no estrogenic gyno or water retention.
A methylated DHT-derivative (methyldrostanolone: essentially methylated Masteron), so finasteride/dutasteride are useless. It is already past 5-alpha-reductase; there is nothing to block and the androgenic hair effect cannot be softened.
Among the worst orals for lipids: HDL can crater and full recovery may take months. No water retention, but the liver and cholesterol hit define its risk.
Fundamentals
Reference on the practices relevant to Superdrol: how they are done and where they go wrong. Not a recommendation to use it.
Legal Status
Schedule III controlled substance (USA).
Legal status varies by country and changes over time. This is a general summary, not legal advice.
WADA Status
Methasterone (Superdrol) is explicitly prohibited as an anabolic androgenic steroid.