Question 1

can creatine with ritalin (methylphenidate) cause rhabdomyolysis?

Accepted Answer

No advantage: There is no experimental/scientific evidence that there are performance or training advantages to using creatine supplements.  There is increasing concern that nutritional supplements have the potential to produce negative outcomes in various organ systems with chronic use.  My interpretation is that the only one who really benefits from creatine use is the person selling the creatine.

Question 2

can using creatine supplements cause strokes or other bad things?

Accepted Answer

Apparently so: Creatine is widely used by many young men who are trying to build muscle but most don't realize it has many potential hazards. Side effects can include ischemic stroke, high blood pressure, agitation, elevated liver enzymes &amp; kidney inflammation, though it's not clear how common these are &amp; most people have few if any side effects Side effects increase with high doses.
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Question 3

does creatine supplements cause "shrinkage" in males?

Accepted Answer

No: Testicular atrophy or "shrinkage" is not a common side effect of creatine. However, because supplements are not regulated by the fda, many contain contaminants such as anabolic steroids, which are known to cause testicular atrophy.

Question 4

i take a creatine supplement , can it cause a false reading or a higher reading on a psa test ?

Accepted Answer

Supplements are wast: It is a waste of money to take supplements like this one. They can only cause confusion and clearly offer no medical benefit. I would advise you to stop taking creatine and repeat your PSA in 2-3 weeks later as this is not likely to be related to creatine.....it could imply problems with your prostate health . Go see a urologist if you do not already have one checking on your PSA -related issues.

Question 5

can any supplements such as creatine or glutamine(etc) cause or increase the effects of a hypoglycemic episode?

Accepted Answer

?: If you're diabetic (which you don't list), creatine can potentiate some meds that lower blood sugar. Otherwise, not to my knowledge.

Question 6

help please! could creatine supplement cause urine in blood?

Accepted Answer

Unsure if directly: Can cause blood in urine, but either way, you need to be examined by a physician. If you have renal damage, or even the development of stones from creatine use, or if the blood is from something else, you need to be assessed by a physician face to face.

Question 7

please tell me, could creatine supplements cause blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Creatine supplement.: Too much creatine supplemen may affect the kidneys but Not causing blood clots.

Question 8

i am a skinny guy, and i go to the gym, can i take supplements named creatine monohydrate? is it good for my health? does it cause any side effect?

Accepted Answer

long use effect ?: Cm i kind of supplement ideal for increasing muscle mass, strength and body stamina, and used by serious bodybuilders, athletes among many others. Some time back, it was highly recommended that you take creatine monohydrate before engaging in your workouts.  Risks from creatine supplementation in humans have not yet been found, we won't know about any long-term effects for a while.

Question 9

hi im hsv2 positive. i have read that arginine can cause a breakout . an id like to start taking a pre-workout supplement as well as creatine . both supplements use arginine in there ingredients. can this ingredient cause an outbreak?

Accepted Answer

: You are seeing nonscientific online sources. Limit searching to sites produced or at least moderated by professional agencies, like academic medical centers, public health agencies, etc; and be cautions about sites run by and people with herpes. (The same principle applies to most online searching about health problems.) Arginine has no effect on frequency or severity of HSV outbreaks.

Question 10

is l-cartinte -l tartrate, creatine monohydrate, betaine anhydrous safe? those are my post supplements (weight lifting) do any of these cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

: Quality control on most supplements is not terribly good no matter what it says on the label. An investigative study at a well known vitamin chain store showed that many of the tablets and capsules had little or none of the claimed ingredient.  More concerning would be what other contaminants or natural substances are in the preparation.  Work on a healthy diet with lean proteins, leafy vegetables

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I take a creatine supplement , can it cause a false reading or a higher reading on a psa test ?

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Can any supplements such as creatine or glutamine(etc) cause or increase the effects of a hypoglycemic episode?

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Help please! could creatine supplement cause urine in blood?

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Please tell me, could creatine supplements cause blood clots?

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I am a skinny guy, and i go to the gym, can i take supplements named creatine monohydrate? is it good for my health? does it cause any side effect?

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Hi im hsv2 positive. i have read that arginine can cause a breakout . an id like to start taking a pre-workout supplement as well as creatine . both supplements use arginine in there ingredients. can this ingredient cause an outbreak?

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Is l-cartinte -l tartrate, creatine monohydrate, betaine anhydrous safe? those are my post supplements (weight lifting) do any of these cause cancer?

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