Are there any side effects with Creatine?

Lightman009 · 03-13-2002, 01:22 AM

I am contemplating using Creatine but am afraid to due to all the side effects I have heard of. Are most of these myths? I heard it can cause acne and other side effects seen when using some steroids.

Thanks

**gopro** · 03-13-2002, 06:53 AM

Absolute BULLSH*T...these are myths and propaganda. Take your creatine without worries!

hurtyhair4u · 03-13-2002, 03:09 PM

I've never had a problem with the stuff . Acne , doubt it . If you already get acne i don't think you can blame it on creatine .

big_lou · 03-13-2002, 04:06 PM

other than your body retaining more water, creatine is safe. My favorite is Cell-Tech doesn't matter what flavor their line in my opinion is the best.

**Prince** · 03-13-2002, 04:44 PM

I must be living in a closet because I have not heard of creatine causing side effects similar to steroids.

Lightman009 · 03-13-2002, 07:12 PM

WOW. OK thanks, its so weird that all these people use to tell me it was bad for you.

kuso · 03-15-2002, 11:41 PM

Just make sure to drink plenty of water!! A good rule of thumb I use is to add 1 litre while taking creatine to my usual 3 litres.

If you do this you will avoid the cramping etc that you have probably read about.

Lightman009 · 03-16-2002, 02:28 PM

Ok. I think I might just give Creatine a try, any tips on how to start out taking it?

mesmall · 03-16-2002, 08:34 PM

5 Grams a day is plenty. Some people load it up for 5 to 7 days at 20 grams, then drop to 5.

Yanks20 · 03-19-2002, 08:11 AM

right now in my opinion creapure makes the best creatine available. load 20g/day for the first 7 days and then 5-10g/day for maintaince. you should also look into cycling creatine 2 months on 1 month off.

diablo · 03-20-2002, 10:52 PM

No problems here, I love Celltech..

Tank316 · 03-21-2002, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gopro
Absolute BULLSH*T...these are myths and propaganda. Take your creatine without worries!

my doctor,well former doctor told me that i should'nt be taking it.when i asked him why, he could'nt tell
one good friggin reason we argued for 5-6 mins on the topic,when it was all said an done, i told him that he just lost a patient..now i'm not a doc, but i try my best to research every supplement that i take. some doctors are true morons

Mule · 03-21-2002, 10:47 PM

My hands crack when im on it sometimes thats about it.

**Prince** · 03-21-2002, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tank316
my doctor,well former doctor told me that i should'nt be taking it.when i asked him why, he could'nt tell
one good friggin reason we argued for 5-6 mins on the topic,when it was all said an done, i told him that he just lost a patient..now i'm not a doc, but i try my best to research every supplement that i take. some doctors are true morons

Most doctors (family practice) do not know much about diet, nutrition, supplements or training, they know medicine.

Tank316 · 03-22-2002, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince

Most doctors (family practice) do not know much about diet, nutrition, supplements or training, they know medicine.

well aint that the truth, like i said, i spend alot of time researching something before i put it into my system, but this certain doc has ticked off a few patients before.

**gopro** · 03-22-2002, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince

Most doctors (family practice) do not know much about diet, nutrition, supplements or training, they know medicine.

Doctors usually assume that any supplement a bodybuilder takes is harmful and unnecessary...do you know how many doctors are fat and smoke...its a joke!

03-13-2002, 01:22 AM	#1
Lightman009 UCSB Student Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 300	Are there any side effects with Creatine? I am contemplating using Creatine but am afraid to due to all the side effects I have heard of. Are most of these myths? I heard it can cause acne and other side effects seen when using some steroids. Thanks

03-13-2002, 06:53 AM	#2
gopro NGA/IFPA Pro Bodybuilder Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Florida Posts: 10,497	Absolute BULLSH*T...these are myths and propaganda. Take your creatine without worries!
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03-13-2002, 03:09 PM	#3
hurtyhair4u Funk Monkey Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 294	I've never had a problem with the stuff . Acne , doubt it . If you already get acne i don't think you can blame it on creatine .
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03-13-2002, 04:44 PM	#5
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,510 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 313	I must be living in a closet because I have not heard of creatine causing side effects similar to steroids.
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03-13-2002, 07:12 PM	#6
Lightman009 UCSB Student Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 300	WOW. OK thanks, its so weird that all these people use to tell me it was bad for you.
	Just Shut Up and LIFT.

03-13-2002, 04:06 PM	#4
big_lou Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CALI Posts: 14	other than your body retaining more water, creatine is safe. My favorite is Cell-Tech doesn't matter what flavor their line in my opinion is the best.

03-15-2002, 11:41 PM	#7
kuso Um......get rooted! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: aka ( o Y o ) Posts: 15,033 Photos: 15	Just make sure to drink plenty of water!! A good rule of thumb I use is to add 1 litre while taking creatine to my usual 3 litres. If you do this you will avoid the cramping etc that you have probably read about.

03-16-2002, 02:28 PM	#8
Lightman009 UCSB Student Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 300	Ok. I think I might just give Creatine a try, any tips on how to start out taking it?
	Just Shut Up and LIFT.

03-16-2002, 08:34 PM	#9
mesmall Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 34	5 Grams a day is plenty. Some people load it up for 5 to 7 days at 20 grams, then drop to 5.

03-19-2002, 08:11 AM	#10
Yanks20 Yanks Rule! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New York Posts: 243	right now in my opinion creapure makes the best creatine available. load 20g/day for the first 7 days and then 5-10g/day for maintaince. you should also look into cycling creatine 2 months on 1 month off.

03-20-2002, 10:52 PM	#11
diablo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WA Posts: 10	No problems here, I love Celltech..

03-21-2002, 10:47 PM	#13
Mule Great American Nightmare Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Wheeling Posts: 888	My hands crack when im on it sometimes thats about it.
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