creatine & how long to take it

[jgg1221]

whats the longest time someone can take creatine? how important is it to drink a gallon of water per day? and are the strength increases you get retainable or do they go back down to nothing when you stop taking it?

[6_pak]

I would cycle on for 2 months, then off 1. You definitley need to drink at least 1 gal of water a day, b/c it is very hard on your kidneys. You'll maintain most of your strength. Of course, thats dependant on your intensity level and diet. But by the time you cycle back on, you shouldnt have lost alot.