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Doc added a thiazide diuretic to my bp regimen. take creatine as a workout supplement. as both like to gobble water, one to the muscles and the other (kidney?). is this a bad continued process or okay?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Creatine: Creatine is safe and doesn't lead to dehydration as any storage of water by it to muscles is quite minor and insignificant.

Dr Berryman agreed

Answered 12/18/2019

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A member asked:

Doc added a thiazide diuretic to my bp regimen. take creatine as a workout supplement. as both like to gobble water, one to the muscles and the other (kidney?). is this a bad continued process or okay?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Berryman agreed

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