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I am a Vegetarian and wanted to ask that are Creatine supplements are good for increasing muscle mass along with a good diet and do they have any side effects?

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Creatinine supplement are for severe malnourished condition. Choose simple and easy high quality protein rich foods that will help you to maintain muscle mass. ... Read More

Hello, I've been asked to have creatine powder by my gym instructor(Micronized Creatine Monohydrate). Is it safe to consume them? What are all the side effects/long term effects of the Creatine powder? What are all the precautions before taking them?[I'm 19,Male,74kgs] Thanks in advance.

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Creatine is an amino acid made in the liver and stored in the muscles of the body. It is essential to the creation of adensine triphosphate molecules (ATP), considered the primary carriers of energy t ... Read More

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Is using creatine monohydrate after workout good for muscle building,does creatine have any potential side effects?

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Things work only if we check everything in detail and then add it so choose direct consultation for detailed information about this ... Read More

Please guide me I took creatine without going to gym so are there any side effects? Please help me ...

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Kindly connect directly for the same ... Read More

Can i take creatine for gym? Will it cause hairfall and dry scalp or will it worsen the dandruff even more? Is there any side effects on skin of taking creatine?

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Hello Sir. Yes some studies do suggest creatine can have a negative effect on your hair and skin too. ... Read More

I have serum creatine level 1.1 Can I take supplement having creatine as a source ingredient.

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Sure, will help you Before prescribing anything we need some information like . Vitals . Purpose . Family history . Your medical history . Daily routine . Lifestyle and physical activity And many mor ... Read More

I have been gyming for last 3 months .using creatine will make any side effects ,because my friends suggested me to use the creatine monohydrate for better results .I am going to purchase the product .it is safe or not

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I'm a 21 year old male who regularly workout and go for the gym . I'm using creatine from the last month. Should I be looking for any symptoms that the creatine may be causing ? Should I do any tests to look out?

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If you are worried you can check your blood vitals After that you can connect with me on practo app ... Read More

I am a fit individual going to gym everyday. I have heard a lot about Creatine Monohydrate and it's benefits. Is it safe to take creatine? Any side effects if taken in a longer run? Kindly guide with your expert opinions.

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Need more details ur eating schedule,blood gp, medical history etc. ... Read More

Does Taking creatine supplement 3g per day cause hair fall ? or Taking creatine naturally by eating fish 500g per day cause hairfall in terms of muscle building ??

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If it's adulterated with androgens it can aggravate hair loss.. ... Read More

Respected sir / madam Sir my relative's age 60 her urea 102 and creatine 1.80 and crp 329 sir please tell me about the stage of this patient and it's fully curable or not please sir help me.

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Hello, I can understand you are worried but just one report can't tell if it's chronic or Acute. Looking at crp, it seems there is acute inflammation which may cause kidney dysfunction. You need to sh ... Read More

Hi Iam 50 years male and diabetic since 10 years and today my serum creatine level was 1.42 is it dangerous

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Yes it can be dangerous need to know about ur sugar control,blood pressure, protien creatine ratio if all are ok then no worries ... Read More

On 22.june patient was having hemoglobin 4.2 ,pedal edema,urea 113 mg /dl , CREATINE 5.1mg/dl , Phosphorus 6.5mg/dl. T3 and T4 normal,TSH IS 32.4 mU/L TREATMENT GIVEN WAS 3 UNIT BT DONE, 2 UNIT FFP TRANSFUSED CONSERVATIVE Report on 1JULY 2026 Blood urea is 92 mg/dl ,Serum Creatine is 3.7 mg /dl.. HEMOGLOBIN IS 11 DIETICIAN SUGGESTED RENEAL HIGH

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Based on this brief history it's hard to tell but if it's possible get a kidney biopsy will give a complete answer ... Read More

What to do when you have side effects from homeopathy medicines? Side effect- Nausea Medicines - for anxiety Dr. Reckeweg Please suggest something.

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My mother has auditory hallucinations, so she's been taking medicine for that. The doctor prescribed Riscon Plus tablet. She's been on it for 3 months now. She started having problems like feeling very tired, leg vibrations, and inability to sit properly. So the doctor said he'd give tablets for 3 weeks and reduced the dose of the same Riscon Plus.

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Yes, it will help to reduce side effects ... Read More

My mother creatine is 1.35 and egfr is 46 so it was high and does it needs emergency concern and how to decrease the level of creatine?

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Keep bp and sugar in control ... Read More

I am a 43-year-old male, 5'11" and 80kg, with a single kidney by birth. I am healthy, with no history of diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. I currently work out regularly and consume 70-80g of protein daily. Considering my single kidney, would it be safe for me to take a minimum dose of creatine monohydrate to support muscle buildi

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I am a 42-year-old male, 5'11" and 80kg, with a single kidney by birth. I am healthy, with no history of diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. I currently work out regularly and consume 70-80g of protein daily. Considering my single kidney, would it be safe for me to take a minimum dose of creatine monohydrate to support muscle buildi

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Have you done your serum Creatinine , urine routine ans urine protein/creat ratio ? ... Read More

I started consuming creatine 6 weeks ago. 3gms once a day . Improved my strength and stamina. From last few days noticed bit hairfall. I hv a history of Female pattern baldness. Stopped creatine then and there. How long will it take for high DHT (if any ) to get back to normal level n reduce hairfall ?

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First test ur DHT levels ... Read More

Hello team My father 71 years. Have diabetes last 20;years now issue is serum bun and creatine is slightly high si suggest me what to do ( S.Bun is in report 23. and Normal rang is 20) Creatine is in report 49.2. and. Normal range. 48.5

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These reports are with in normal limits for his age if he doesn't have any problem then you don't need to worry about lab reports ... Read More

Hi doctor , i am going to the gym from the past 1 year and have been thinking about creatine supplementation . I am 18 yrs and have no kidney , liver problems . Pls advice on whether i should tale creatine for the gym or not

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ... Read More

Does taking 3-5 gm creatine mono hydrate daily have any kind of side effect? Like hair fall, acne etc. and what are it's good effect?

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1. Water Retention • Creatine draws water into muscles, which can increase body weight (~1-3 kg initially). • Not harmful, but can be misinterpreted as “bloating.” 2. Stomach Upset • Some users re ... Read More

Is Passiflora Incarnata Q safe taking and my symptoms are overactive nerves system and automatic nerves system disregulation is there any side effects or any bad impact on heart rhythm. And my veins are getting thick on standing and back to normal after few time sometimes on rest also feel thick all this started after creatine earlier no problem.

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I have masturbated 10 to 11 yrs. I having many side-effects facing so how to recover masturbation Side effects

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Hi don't worry masterbation is ok in limits ... Read More

I'm 172 cm and weight 56 kg. I want to take creatine monohydrate. Some people told me that taking creatine monohydrate harms your kidney and liver it's harmful of it. Do not take it. Is it true? Or should I take it without worrying about anything.

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Creatine monohydrate is generally safe for healthy individuals when taken at the recommended dose (3–5 g/day). Current research does not show harm to kidney function in those without pre-existin ... Read More

I am doing workout in gym for couple of years now and I have also taken creatine in the past with frequent breaks. And like this I was doing regular gym last year till August 2024. Then i left gym and workout for some reason in ending august and my body weight in august is around 69kg. Then in middle of September, one day I got into severe stomach

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Yes u can start ... Read More

Is consuming whey protein and creatine monohydrate considered as harmful. I have started doing gym and I feel exhausted after doing few exercises. Can I consume the same

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ... Read More

Creatine 2.2 .creatine level increasing.6 months before 1.33 .now creatine 2.2.what I do.any medicine?

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First we need to figure out the cause.if there is a cause we can correct it and there might be chance it comes down ... Read More

From my recent health report my creatine level turned out to be 0.65 (0.70 - 1.20) , along with drinking plenty of water is it safe to take creatine monohydrate ?

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Report is fine. ... Read More

Can i take creatine 3-5gm everyday without any adverse effects to my kidneys or liver? I am currently on escitalopram 10 for my anxiety and depression. Will taking creatine create any adverse effect as I am consuming a medicine? I don't have any other diseases and I maintain a relatively clean and healthy lifestyle, without smoking or much drinking

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you should consult their physician or psychiatrist before starting creatine. Though creatine is generally safe in moderate doses, it can interact indirectly with certain medications and health conditi ... Read More

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