is cycling on creatine necessary

[Nicky Carts]

do you creatine users out there cycle? this is my second time where im off of it and im like going through withdrawals (lol) and im like dying for the day to come that ive scheduled to start again. i just cant stand being off of it cause its so great im my mind. ive read on a few sites that its not entirely necessary. what do you guys suggest? any input is appreciated. thnx

 

[P-funk]

what the f?

 

[Nicky Carts]

is there something of the post that you need me to rephrase?

 

[P-funk]

you have withdrawl from creatine?

 

[Nicky Carts]

it wasnt meant literally. like i just dont like when im not on creatine since im such a fan of its effects. (original post has been edited)

 

[0pete9]

Personally ive been taking creatine on and off for years, and I off cycle maybe 5 times a year for a month or less. Ive heard that taking creatine consistantly for long periods of time meaning half a year or so could hinder the natural production of creatine in your body,but im not sure of that. But like pfunk said what the f... creatine is a usefull tool and you need to elaborate more on what you mean and when uve taking creatine and what you have takin.

 

[obz]

Sounds like he is just asking if periodic breaks from creatine is beneficial or even necessary.

Having recently started taking creatine I'm curious to. How long do you guys use it for before taking a rest, or do you simply take it perpetually?

 

[Nicky Carts]

ye i usually take breaks of 4-5 weeks after using it for about 7 or 8 weeks or so. but like obz said... does taking it consistently without breaks harm anything?

 

[nni]

absolutely no need to cycle creatine.

 

[0pete9]

havent heard or had a problem with taking it for long periods of time at all. Most of the time when I stop taking creatine its to cut up a bit.

 

[Arnold]

absolutely no need to cycle creatine.

ditto.