(13,8), surgimento de estrias (12%), aumento da agressividade (12%), e alterações de humor, como mauhumor (12%) e euforia (10,2). Outros efeitos colaterais relatados foram: ginecomastia (9,6%), atrofia dos testículos (8,1%), diminuição da libido (6,9%), taquicardia (5,1%), dores de cabeça (4,8%) e aumento da pressão arterial (4,5%). Quanto à forma de como adquiriram os EAA, 81,1% dos participantes afirmaram que conseguiram através de amigos. O uso de EAA não foi indicado em nenhum dos casos por médicos especialistas, sendo geralmente indicado e orientado por amigos, o que pode potencializar os efeitos colaterais associados a essa prática. Conclusão: O uso de EAA é realizado por grande parte dos praticantes de musculação, que o fazem sem nenhum tipo de prescrição ou acompanhamento profissional especializado. São relatados diversos efeitos colaterais percebidos pelos usuários, entretanto tais efeitos colaterais parecem não inibir o uso de EAA. Portanto, apenas a indicação dos efeitos colaterais relacionados aos EAA pode não ser eficiente nos programas de saúde pública que visam combater o uso destas drogas de forma ilícita. DESCRITORESEfeitos Colaterais e Reações Adversas Relacionados a Medicamentos. Esteroides. Treinamento de Resistência. ABSTRACT Objective:The aim of this study was to investigate the side effects perceived by users of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) working out in gyms located in the city of Betim, MG, Brazil. Material and Methods: A self-report questionnaire was answered anonymously by male volunteers. Results: A total of 337 subjects answered the questionnaire, of which 62% reported using or having already used AAS. The most frequently reported side effects (over 10%) were as follows: appearance of acne (15.6%); increased libido (13.8%); appearance of stretch m arks (12%); increased aggressiveness (12%); mood changes such as bad mood (12%) and euphoria (10.2%). Other side effects reported were: gynecomastia (9.6%), testicular atrophy (8.1%), decreased libido (6.9%), tachycardia (5.1%), headache (4.8%), and increase blood pressure (4.5%). We found that 81.1% of participants acquired the AAS through their friends. The use of AAS was not indicated in any of the cases by medical experts and is generally indicated and directed by friends, which may potentiate the side effects associated with this practice. Conclusion: AAS have been used mostly by bodybuilders without any prescription or monitoring by a specialized professional. Although several side effects are perceived by the users, they do not stop using the drugs. Therefore, only the description of the side effects related to AAS may not be effective in public health programs to combat the illegal use of these drugs. DESCRIPTORS
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