does creatine cause high blood presure

**1ad man** · 01-03-2006, 11:15 PM

i told my doctor im on some creatine and he said that is the reason my blood presure is 160/100 i was arguing with him because it says creatine does not have any side effects and he said water rentention causes high blood pressure and sodium is bad for u becaues it causes water rentention. he gave me a mean look like im doing something wrong by taking these supplements . help who was right the chinese doctor or me. thanks

**Juicy Sauce** · 01-03-2006, 11:19 PM

u need a new doctor. find one that knows about bodybuilding

**Rocky IV** · 01-04-2006, 12:22 AM

yea i agree,,docters are only educated on what they know best,,and somtimes it gets to there head and they believe they know everything,,,you have to find one who knows a thing or two about a bodybuilders lifestyle

**FranKieC** · 01-04-2006, 12:26 AM

Originally Posted by 1ad man

i told my doctor im on some creatine and he said that is the reason my blood presure is 160/100 i was arguing with him because it says creatine does not have any side effects and he said water rentention causes high blood pressure and sodium is bad for u becaues it causes water rentention. he gave me a mean look like im doing something wrong by taking these supplements . help who was right the chinese doctor or me. thanks

So that is not true? Water retention does not cause HBP? I always thought it did..

**Juicy Sauce** · 01-04-2006, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by FranKieC

So that is not true? Water retention does not cause HBP? I always thought it did..

yes water retention can lead to higher levels of blood pressure. BUT, creatine and salt alone will NOT cause blood pressure of 160/100. or i would be dead. i think there is something else wrong with this bro, and his doc didnt find out. he just blamed him for taking suppliments. doctor needs a slap.

**kloter1** · 01-04-2006, 12:34 AM

that doctor is clueless. this is why the gov is smothering the supplement biz

**FranKieC** · 01-04-2006, 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by Juicy Sauce

yes water retention can lead to higher levels of blood pressure. BUT, creatine and salt alone will NOT cause blood pressure of 160/100. or i would be dead. i think there is something else wrong with this bro, and his doc didnt find out. he just blamed him for taking suppliments. doctor needs a slap.

I hear ya..

**stupidhippo** · 01-04-2006, 02:00 AM

now the doctor might be right.. the fact that u dont react like that doesnt mean it isnt so. Some people are more sensible to salt and have a lot smaller regulatory range.. (due to RAAS system , will not go into detail about that).Secondly creatine DOES increase my BP atleast.. I have measured it many times..- mine is on a low end anyway but when Im on creatine it lifts it almost as much as do AAS's.. Ive measured this countless times and results always so a slight increaase when on creatine. Water and electrolyte balance is crucial in maintaining the right BP.