Before you take any medications or supplements, it is very important that you ensure that they are not on the NCAA banned substances list. There are several different medications, commonly prescribed by physicians, that contain substances that are banned by the NCAA.
Examples of medications containing banned substances
Adderall, Anadrol, Androgel, Cylert, Dexedrine, Epogen, Lasix, Oxandrin, Ritalin, Testodern, and Fenesteride.
Please review the full list of banned substances before taking any medication. When in doubt, contact the athletic training staff before taking any new medication or supplement.
NCAA Banned Substances List (opens in new tab)