Stopping Creatine

[fr33dom]

Hi All

I've been taking creatine for about 6/7 days, and finished a 5 day loading phase of 20g a day, the last two days have been 5g a day.

I have been researching creatine more and more on the net, and I am increasingly concerned about its safety - so I am thinking about stopping taking it.

On my creatine powder box, it didn't say anything about water consumption - I drink a fair amount anyway, but Im worried I didnt drink enough - could this have caused any problems, or would I know about it already? I have been drinking plenty of water the last few days though.

If I decide to stop taking it, is it ok to just drop off it? Will I loose the 5/6 pounds I put on already?

Cheers Guys

John

[derekmac]

Originally posted by fr33dom
Hi All

I've been taking creatine for about 6/7 days, and finished a 5 day loading phase of 20g a day, the last two days have been 5g a day.

I have been researching creatine more and more on the net, and I am increasingly concerned about its safety - so I am thinking about stopping taking it.

On my creatine powder box, it didn't say anything about water consumption - I drink a fair amount anyway, but Im worried I didnt drink enough - could this have caused any problems, or would I know about it already? I have been drinking plenty of water the last few days though.

If I decide to stop taking it, is it ok to just drop off it? Will I loose the 5/6 pounds I put on already?

Cheers Guys

John

You should be drinking at least a gallon a day of water, esp. due to you are loading the creatine.

Creatine is one of the few supps out there that has proven to be both safe and effective. If you decide to stop using it, then you will probably drop some water weight.

[fr33dom]

Thanks for your reply.

Forgive the subject, but I have noticed urine is also clear most of the time - I did a search and found that this could mean the kidney is overloaded.

Anyone else get this?

/Im a real panicker - sorry

[derekmac]

Originally posted by fr33dom
Thanks for your reply.

Forgive the subject, but I have noticed urine is also clear most of the time - I did a search and found that this could mean the kidney is overloaded.

Anyone else get this?

/Im a real panicker - sorry

The urine is probably clear because you are drinking enough fluids. To be on the safe side, drink at least 64 oz. of water per day (preferably more) and you should be fine.

[user3657]

the piss is clear because you are drinking so much water. start taking your muti's and it will be yellow.

creative is safe for you. dont worry and keep doing your current cycle.

[fr33dom]

thank you guys.

What if my water intake was low on the first few days of loading, could that have caused any damage?

I didn't really do any cardio during those few days either so I wouldnt have used much extra water.

I appreciate your posts, please forgive my ignorance.

[user3657]

no...low water intake wont do any health damage...but it will damage your goals of what you want to look like rather it be bigger or lose weight. water is the highway in your body....without highways cars would go no place and the world would freeze etc. so start drinking your water. dont count the water in protein drinks etc. just straight water.

[fr33dom]

Thanks - This was really helpfull. I'll finish my low dosage cycle before stopping.

[SkintoBig]

Originally posted by user3657
no...low water intake wont do any health damage...but it will damage your goals of what you want to look like rather it be bigger or lose weight. water is the highway in your body....without highways cars would go no place and the world would freeze etc. so start drinking your water. dont count the water in protein drinks etc. just straight water.

low water intake can make you feel bloated in the stomach. if you dont drink alot of water, u will get dehydrated. just drink lots of water and u will be alright.

[Highlander]

I started taking creatine when I first started lifting. I stopped about a month ago and didn't notice any difference. No water weight, size, or strength lost. Maybe I'm a non-responder. It's hard to tell.