Why can't we just give steroids to people with muscular dystrophy?

Re:Why can't we just give steroids to people with muscular d... by Broken_Hippo on Thursday August 26, 2021 @07:52AM (#28313705)

Am I missing something? Is there a stigma around using prescription drugs? I mean, sure there is a stigma for bodybuilding - but this drug is used for a variety of medical things. In other words, it is already used to improve lives.

And it seems there is good reason to have it be a prescription: Some of the side effects aren't wonderful and it would seem reasonable to at least get regular blood tests if you are taking it. It is just benefits sometimes outweigh the risks.

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Re:Why can't we just give steroids to people with muscular d... by sterlind on Thursday August 26, 2021 @11:58AM (#28316626)

There's a stigma against prescribing anabolic steroids, sort of like how there's a stigma against prescribing opioids. They are prescribed, but doctors are wary that patients might just want the gear and aren't suffering enough to warrant it.

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Re:Why can't we just give steroids to people with muscular d... by brianwawok on Thursday August 26, 2021 @01:27PM (#28317831)

A stigma in recreational sports too.

See it come across as "I got 2nd place in a men's triathlon. I found out the winner is on TRT, which is not allowed. How do I get them DQed so that I can rightly claim my medal?"

Which to me makes sense, but age groupers don't get any blood testing done, so it's a bit of a he-said she-said thing.

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