First time taking creatine question

[Fazeplant]

So I just started taking creatine. I would mix 5 g in with water and have that 4 times periodically throughout the day. I noticed I kept having to pee after taking it, I would also drink a extra glass of water with it. From what I've been told I am supposed to feel thirsty after taking the creatine but instead I feel like i'm just urinating all the creatine out. Is this supposed to happen and if not how do I fix this. Thanks! i'm 18 y/o

[yoojungl]

The ideal dosage of creatine is 3-5g a day...not 5g 4x a day OP

[shiftmx6]

^^yup, no need to load like that, OP. 3-5g a day, and you're good to go.

[Heizz]

There is no need to load or cycle creatine. Just take 5g/day whenever is most convenient for you.

You'll notice that you'll probably be using the bathroom more because you are drinking more (you should be drinking plenty of water while taking creatine).

[Fazeplant]

^^yup, no need to load like that, OP. 3-5g a day, and you're good to go.

Gotcha, i'm curious though everyone says when you start taking it to take about 20 g a day for 5 days then goto about 5g a day. Will I still get the same effect if I take just 5g a day?

[gcoulson]

Gotcha, i'm curious though everyone says when you start taking it to take about 20 g a day for 5 days then goto about 5g a day. Will I still get the same effect if I take just 5g a day?

20g loading phase is old-school.

[koweanguy]

Gotcha, i'm curious though everyone says when you start taking it to take about 20 g a day for 5 days then goto about 5g a day. Will I still get the same effect if I take just 5g a day?

Yes, it will end up being the same.