I was wondering just to be sure. If these branch of meds are related to cortisol. That will cause muscle wasting while on them?
I have seasonal allergies and I take fluticasone furoate nasal spray. I made some gains this year I don’t want to loose cause of this med.
I did see this video on youtube about taking anavar to counter cortisol if you need to take it.
Guess this answers the question…
But would there be a good deal of muscle wasting?
Corticosteroids are just hormones that regulate metabolism, like your adrenal hormones.
If you take alot of ephedrine (or I presume other such bronchial dilator), sure you can cause some catabolism or excess cortisol accumulation, but its mostly dependent on dose, diet, and training methodology.
I don’t think you need a steroid to counteract your nasal spray.
[quote]c.m.l. wrote:
Corticosteroids are just hormones that regulate metabolism, like your adrenal hormones.
If you take alot of ephedrine (or I presume other such bronchial dilator), sure you can cause some catabolism or excess cortisol accumulation, but its mostly dependent on dose, diet, and training methodology.
I don’t think you need a steroid to counteract your nasal spray.[/quote]
ephedrine spares muscle mate, same mechanism as clenbuterol (b2 receptor) just a lot weaker
corticosteroids are a different story. they mimic cortisol but are actually stronger, like prednisone/methylprednisolone. these have been known to increase belly fat storage and cause muscle loss.
but a nasal spray isn’t systemic, so you’ve got nothing to worry about
To expand on the previous post. That nasal spray is supposed to work locally on the nasal tissue and the dose is small. It is not made to get into your whole body, like prednisone or cortisone orals are. The small amount that does get in your system is insignificant in regard to muscle gain or loss.