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eatxlax · 03-16-2005, 08:04 PM

coming of creatine and don't won't to lose any of the results. I normally drink 2 liters of H20 daily. Should I use it one day and not the next to taper off? Or something else?

Kilo · 03-16-2005, 08:54 PM

You'll lose alot of the extra water your bodys holding when you come off. When i use creatine I usually just keep reloading after about a month, or come off for a week or two than go back on

Smokey Bear 393 · 03-20-2005, 07:43 PM

I always quit cold turkey. I usually take creatine for a month, and then take a week off. I've used this cycle for a while, and it's worked for me. I feel a week is enough time for my kidneys rest.

hrdgain81 · 03-21-2005, 11:55 AM

It shouldnt be a problem stopping cold turkey. you shouldnt lose strength, but you will lose the extra water your muscle cells are holding. even if you taper off it will be the same.

slayer of souls · 03-22-2005, 12:20 PM

i have never gone off creatine it has been about 1.5 years. I just dont see the need to. I can understand how it can also serve as a placebo going back on.

I am just happier on.

apocalypse · 03-25-2005, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by slayer of souls

i have never gone off creatine it has been about 1.5 years. I just dont see the need to. I can understand how it can also serve as a placebo going back on.

I am just happier on.

I second

hrdgain81 · 03-30-2005, 07:21 AM

Quote:

I am just happier on.

hahahha your adicted slayer

slayer of souls · 03-30-2005, 12:20 PM

haha I know,

forgive me.

apocalypse · 03-30-2005, 03:28 PM

Is an addiction to creatine even possible? Who doesnt want to look swole all year around

DrInsane · 03-30-2005, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apocalypse

Is an addiction to creatine even possible? Who doesnt want to look swole all year around

I think the issue is that long-term creatine use can damage your kidneys. Any truth behind this claim?

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03-16-2005, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kilo Rank: New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26 Country:	You'll lose alot of the extra water your bodys holding when you come off. When i use creatine I usually just keep reloading after about a month, or come off for a week or two than go back on

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Smokey Bear 393 Rank: Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 61	I always quit cold turkey. I usually take creatine for a month, and then take a week off. I've used this cycle for a while, and it's worked for me. I feel a week is enough time for my kidneys rest.

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