Varun Shah Varun Shah Asked 8 months ago

Does creatine weight gain go away?

I started taking creatine and have put on a couple of kilos, which I understand is likely water weight. I'm wondering if this creatine weight gain go away eventually after some time, or will it stay as long as I take it?

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Manju Gupta Manju Gupta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, don't worry, it does go away. When my son stopped taking creatine during his exams, the minor water weight he had gained disappeared in about two to three weeks. It is not permanent fat at all.

Geeta Krishnan Geeta Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Having seen many people in the community ask this, the answer is a definite yes. Since creatine weight gain is purely water retention in the muscles, once you stop using it, your body will naturally flush out that extra water within a few weeks.

Meenakshi Iyer Meenakshi Iyer Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

The water weight from creatine will go away once you stop. However, if you find that the weight gain persists or is hard to lose, it is a good idea to get your thyroid levels checked. Regular tests and doctor follow-ups are always helpful.

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Vijay Patel Vijay Patel Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Yes, that extra water weight is temporary and will go away once the supplement leaves your system. Just focus on a clean, low-sugar diet and stay active. Monitoring your daily routine keeps everything balanced.

Aditya Shinde Aditya Shinde Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Actually yaar, it goes away super fast. The moment you stop taking creatine, your body flushes the water out in like 10-15 days. You don't have to stress about it being permanent fat, it's just muscle hydration.

Anjali Mishra Anjali Mishra Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I completely understand the anxiety of seeing the scale go up and worrying it won't go down. But please be reassured, it really is just water and it definitely goes away once you stop. Just drink plenty of fluids and try to relax.

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Neha Joshi Neha Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I am so anxious about this water bloat not going away even after I stop. Did anyone else here actually lose all the water weight completely after stopping creatine, or did some of it stay? Please let me know your experience.

Saraswathi Amma Saraswathi Amma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

The weight from these English gym powders is just water and will go away naturally. Drinking warm cumin water can help you feel lighter and reduce any bloating. If you feel unwell or have heavy swelling, please consult a doctor.

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