Substances and Methods Prohibited at All Times (In- and Out-of-competition)
| Substance |
Potential Side Effects |
| Beta-2 Agonists |
- Increased heart rate and blood pressure, sweating, nausea and tremors
|
Hormone and Modulators
(e.g. Anti-estrogenic Substances) |
- Hot flushes, sweating, insomnia and osteoporosis
|
| Diuretics and Other Masking Agents |
- Dehydration, muscle cramps, drop in blood pressure, electrolyte imbalance, dizziness or fainting
|
| Method |
Potential Side Effects |
| Manipulation of Blood and Blood Components |
- Increased risk of infection, development of blood clot, heart attacks, strokes and pulmonary embolism
|
| Gene and Cell Doping |
- The technology is new and dangerous. Side effects are unpredictable.
|
Substances Prohibited In- competition Only
| Substance |
Potential Side Effects |
| Narcotics |
- Increase pain threshold and failure to recognize injury, weakened immune system, decreased heart rate and suppressed respiratory system
- Loss in balance, coordination and concentration
- Highly addictive leading to physical and psychological dependence
|
| Glucocorticoids |
- Loss of muscle mass, reduced bone density, immunosuppression, hyperglycemia, weight gain and gastric ulcer
|
Substances Prohibited in Particular Sports
| Substance |
Potential Side Effects |
| Beta-Blockers |
- Lowered blood pressure, slow heart rate, fatigue, depression, sexual dysfunction
|
icon-exclamation-triangle This is not the full list. For complete and detailed information, please refer to the current Prohibited List.
icon-arrow-circle-down The 2024 Prohibited List
icon-arrow-circle-down The 2025 Prohibited List (effective 1 January 2025)
