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Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are synthetic variations of Testosterone with anabolic effects. The prevalence rate of AAS use among gym attendees has been shown up to 70%. (1) Side effects of AAS are diverse, from subtle mood disturbances to multiple organ failure. In addition, AAS are often used in conjunction with other drugs to enhance performance or physique. “Steroid-accessory” drugs used by bodybuilders such as insulin, diuretics and thyroxine, can also precipitate medical emergencies including seizures (see supplementary section).