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Creatin questions.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:16 am
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:16 am
I'm in my mid 50's trying to work out much more. I want to do creatine. WHen I take it, it gives me a headache and makes me nauseous. What am I doing wrong? How and when should I take it.
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Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:42 am to XenScott
I just add 5 grams to my protein shake in the morning after working out.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:57 am to XenScott
Are you drinking water?
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:57 am to XenScott
How much are you taking? I believe most common side effect is upset stomach.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 10:19 am to XenScott
Take with food and water. If taking more than 5 grams, try splitting it up.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 12:35 pm to XenScott
As far as nauseous try Creapure.
And drink more water.
And drink more water.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 12:44 pm to XenScott
I had the same symptoms when I started. Some people do ok mixing it with a protein shake, but found that made me nauseated. I switched to mixing a 5g scoop with 8oz of water and chugging it right before dinner helped that. Real food instead of a protein shake kind of mellowed it out. I also make sure to drink 48oz of water or so between when I take the creatine and when I go to bed. If I don't, I wake up at 3am all dried out and with a pounding headache.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 1:21 pm to XenScott
Also don’t “load” it just take the normal dose
Posted on 8/19/25 at 3:36 pm to TigerCael
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If I don't, I wake up at 3am all dried out and with a pounding headache.
I've currently been taking for 3 months, and don't get headaches, but no matter the water I drink, I still wake up at 2 or 3am and need water desperately.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 3:44 pm to Saintsisit
When do you take it? I usually eat an orange, take it with a little water, then eat my breakfast. That's after working out, so I've had 32oz of water already at least. And I drink a shite ton of water all day. I don't have the digestive or headache issues, but I'm thirsty often enough to keep drinking.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 3:48 pm to calcotron
I try mornings but on days I work out in the evening I wait until after my workout.
I need to start taking early morning every day and see how that works.
I need to start taking early morning every day and see how that works.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 6:13 pm to XenScott
As someone else pointed out, buy creapure creatine. Also, I just mix mine in with my coffee each morning.
This post was edited on 8/19/25 at 7:43 pm
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