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Are there any side effects to taking creatine as a muscle building supplement?

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Dr. Tonya Fordham answered

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Yes: Need plenty of fluids to avoid renal damage and headaches are common. Good luck in your work outs and use creatine wisely as a suppliment.

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Answered 5/31/2015

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