How to cycle creatine?

[AandF6969]

I've been on creatine for about 8 months, cycling about every month. I take 5g a day in a protein shake with added sugar for absorption. When loading, it's 5g x 3. Is there any other way I could cycle this for better results, I.E. stopping for a couple weeks and then taking it with ALA or something?

[Feli Fly]

I just use it 6wks at a time (first wk 15-20g/day, then 5g/day) and then a month off while aiming to bulk up... I don't use it when trying to lean out...

[AndroholiK]

I just use it 6wks at a time (first wk 15-20g/day, then 5g/day) and then a month off while aiming to bulk up... I don't use it when trying to lean out...

I load 4 times a day for 1 week just to make sure my muscle is soaked in creatine before I begin. After that I take 5 grams everyday and maybe once every other week ill take it twice a day just to ensure I'm getting the full effect of my product. I use it 3 months on 1 month off.