Winstrol depot is used in the treatment of hereditary angioedema, which causes episodes of swelling of the face, extremities, genitals, bowel wall, and throat. Winstrol may decrease the frequency and severity of these attacks.

In rare cases, serious and even fatal cases of liver problems have developed during treatment with Winstrol depot. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience abdominal pain, light colored stools, dark colored urine, unusual fatigue, nausea or vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. These may be early signs of liver problems.

Winstrol depot is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that Winstrol depot is known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not take this medication if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Winstrol depot passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.