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OXYMETHALONE -
Noun: A drug which is a synthetic male hormone which enhances and repairs the body tissue-building process. It is used to medically treat anaemia and other conditions.

It can cause liver problems such as failure or rarely, cancer of the liver. It can also cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and osteoporosis, acne, yellowing of the skin or mood changes. Women should notify their doctor if they develop a deepening of the voice, hoarseness, an increase in body hair, changes in sex drive or menstrual changes while taking this medication.


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