Is it possible to "over-do" the creatine intake?

[BigTiger94]

Lately I have been using 3 scoops of creatine powder at a time. The first week I got really great effects and no drawbacks. This week on the other hand has been hell. I've been throwing up and really been hurting to urinate. So is it possible to overdose on it?

 

[mstiles87]

You shouldn't use more than five grams a day. I cycle off creatine every three months a month on then back on

 

[BigTiger94]

I'm only using so much lately because the creatine doesn't seem to have anything for me with a normal portion.

 

[mstiles87]

What kind of creatine is it?

 

[BigTiger94]

Monohydrate I think

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[NOS2.0]

yes, you can.
creatine isnt magic. your not going to see crazy results. maybe 1 or 2 more reps and a bit harder muscles. nothing dramatic.
creatine is converted to creatinine and excreted through the urine. high concentrations of creatinine can be painful to piss out. think of when you mix creatine with water, it doesnt dissolve very well. creatinine in high concentrations does the same in your body. your pissing out undissolved solids and thats making micro-tears in your urethra.
your probably also very dehydrated, making urine volume lower, increasing the concentration even more.


5grams/day tops, and cycling is a good idea too^^^^^^^

 

[BigTiger94]

With 1 scoop I was only able to make it through 1 20 rep squat set with 315 when I bumped up to three I could get through 4 sets before my legs gave out. And I don't think I got dehydrated. I was putting 2.5 gallons of water in me a day.

 

[mstiles87]

Is your creatine mixed in a pre workout.

 

[BigTiger94]

No, its just regular six star creatine.
I use that and take 2 nitric oxide tablets.

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[mstiles87]

Lay off the creatine for a couple of months. And if your gonna use mono try to get a micronized form. And if you can afford it get nitrate. But I would say lay off for a bit give your body a break.