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05-29-2009, 11:29 PM #31
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07-01-2009, 06:30 PM #32
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07-01-2009, 06:32 PM #33
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07-01-2009, 07:27 PM #34
I don't think your anecdote was the creatine that made you pass out and throw up, perhaps you were just sick and then you mixed it with the alcohol.
Anyways, I have over the years drank a few beers whilst taking creatine, like most of the people over 21 in here have. Alcohol kind of defeats the purpose of taking creatine, but if it makes you happy, a beer or two every now and then probably isn't going to make much of a difference. I'd say drink plenty of water and exercise moderation and you'd be fine.
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07-01-2009, 07:36 PM #35
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07-01-2009, 07:43 PM #36
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07-01-2009, 07:45 PM #37
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07-01-2009, 07:50 PM #38
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07-01-2009, 07:57 PM #39
Why can't some people just answer a question on here without giving a lecture about something irrelevant. Is creatine bad while you are drinking? Clearly, he wants to no if there are any dangers with alcohol and creatine mixed not a lecture about the effects on bodybuilding. No **** its going to hinder your gains and not get the same results out of creatine if you weren't drinking, and should we mention McDonald's is not good on a cut?
I think people gotta leave aside their bb.com egos and understand some people try lift and get as in shape as possible while going out and drinking. Not everyone is serious enough into lifting to sacrifice other things. Not saying its wrong to be that way but not for everyone. I drink, I lift. At my potential? Nope. Is it worth it for me, yes. And I have gotten great effects on creatine when going out twice a week. End rant.
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07-01-2009, 08:18 PM #40
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07-01-2009, 08:29 PM #41
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07-01-2009, 09:10 PM #42
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07-01-2009, 10:46 PM #43
...your first mistake is loading. Why are you loading?
and it's dual-edged, you're loading and technically stressing the liver and kidneys more than you have to. And on top of that you're drinking.
You want real results? Keep loading or taking creatine and go get your bloodwork done. Then go after those results and do the same thing but drink 4 beers. Then see how much your BUN and creatinine levels raise.
Ridiculous, right? But...at least you can physically see the difference for sure on YOUR own body, rather than asking a bunch of people a question you pretty much know the answer to. You're asking a question where people can give you an answer, but not one that is detailed enough for your satisfaction.
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07-01-2009, 11:56 PM #44
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08-09-2011, 04:52 PM #45
1. It puts more strain on your internal organs, so if you're loading I'd be especially careful.
2. It will reduce the effectiveness of Creatine. That said, keep in mind that most bar goers don't consume nearly the same amount of water in a day as the average bodybuilder, and they don't drop dead from the dehydration. You won't either as long as you try to replace what you have lost, but regardless you will still suffer a loss of retention and some lowered testosterone for a few hours or days depending on how much Alcohol was consumed.
3. Depending on the amount you could be setting yourself up for one of the worst hangovers you've ever experienced.
So yes, it is bad to consume Alcohol with creatine - but if you don't mind the loss of gains, strength for a few hours or days (depending on how much you consume) or wicked dehydration, headache and the potential for some awful cramping... Drink up.
P.S if you're loading - do not go crazy with the alcohol, you could potentially do some real damage to yourself.
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08-09-2011, 04:53 PM #46
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08-09-2011, 05:09 PM #47
No kidding, I'm almost always on creatine year round, drink at least 2 times a week and by drink i mean binge drink (me and 3 friends knocked out 10 30's and 6 bottles in 4 days at WEfest last weekend) and i'm still kicking, make it to the gym everyday, and still have a pretty decent body. It's all about actual work and getting your ass in the gym AFTER the fact. Obviously drinking is bad for you and toxic to the body, it is also the main reason for a LOT of good memories (some I can't remember) have your fun while you can man
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06-23-2012, 11:54 AM #48
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Creatine allows your cells to take in more water, meaning you need increase fluid intake to avoid dehydration (I'm sure you already know this).
Alcohol dehydrates you as your body tries to expel the poison from your system. This results in a sort of super-dehydration.
Drinking on creatine results in TERRIBLE hangovers because of this. We're talking 5-PM-and-I-still-feel-like-God-kicked-me-in-the-face hangovers.
A beer or two probably won't kill you as long as you drink a LOT of water but I wouldn't get drunk. I can tell you firsthand that it really sucks.
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11-25-2013, 11:38 AM #49
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