This drug was developed to be used by medical practitioners for prescribing it to patients who suffered from hereditary angioedema attacks as it was known to tone down the frequency of these attacks which mostly resulted in episodes of swelling face, throat, extremities, bowel wall and genitals. Some experts suggest that it has been significantly reducing the bradykinin production which can potentially reduce the impact of bradykinin storm. Despite that, bodybuilders and athletes came around to starting using winstrol as a part of their bodybuilding regime as it promised lean physique and performance enhancement. Users who suffer from underlying conditions and have issues with the functioning of their liver must avoid using winstrol.