Is it safe to take creatine alongside metformin?

[planksofreason]

Hello there, I’m a type 2 diabetic. My diabetes is currently well controlled with metformin (500mg x2 twice daily). I am starting to weight train and build muscle and interested in taking creatine supplements because it seems to be really beneficial for not only building muscle but for women over 40. Are there any risks to taking metformin and creatine together- I can’t seem to find any info online about this? I’d like to make sure it’s safe before taking the supplement.

Many thanks!

 

[Pipp]

Hello there, I’m a type 2 diabetic. My diabetes is currently well controlled with metformin (500mg x2 twice daily). I am starting to weight train and build muscle and interested in taking creatine supplements because it seems to be really beneficial for not only building muscle but for women over 40. Are there any risks to taking metformin and creatine together- I can’t seem to find any info online about this? I’d like to make sure it’s safe before taking the supplement.

Many thanks!

Hello and welcome to the forums, @planksofreas… We are not allowed to advise on medication.
This is something that would be better discussed with your GP or whoever it is providing your diabetes health care.

 

[lovinglife]

Agree with @Pipp, even though creatinine is a supplement that can be bought over the counter they can still have contraindications with other drugs (as with all over the counter medications & supplements) so it’s always best to check with your HCP

 

[JoKalsbeek]

Hello there, I’m a type 2 diabetic. My diabetes is currently well controlled with metformin (500mg x2 twice daily). I am starting to weight train and build muscle and interested in taking creatine supplements because it seems to be really beneficial for not only building muscle but for women over 40. Are there any risks to taking metformin and creatine together- I can’t seem to find any info online about this? I’d like to make sure it’s safe before taking the supplement.

Many thanks!

Since it's often kind of hard to get hold of a GP lately, your pharmacist could advise you too. Might be quicker.

 

[Pipp]

Since it's often kind of hard to get hold of a GP lately, your pharmacist could advise you too. Might be quicker.

Of course, thanks for that reminder, @JoKalsbeek . Pharmacists are generally more knowledgeable about medication interactions.

 

[planksofreason]

Thank you all!! I’ve contacted my gp for some advice.