Creatine and Itching - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Itching is reported as a side effect among people who take Creatine (creatine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Magnesium, and have Carcinoid syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Itching when taking Creatine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,115 people who have side effects when taking Creatine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Creatine?

Creatine has active ingredients of creatine. It is often used in muscle mass. eHealthMe is studying from 1,389 Creatine users. Check the latest studies of Creatine.

What is Itching?

Itching is found to be associated with 3,218 drugs and 4,524 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Itching.

On Apr, 12, 2026

1,115 people reported to have side effects when taking Creatine.
Among them, 26 people (2.33%) have Itching.

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Creatine when they have Itching? *

What is the gender of people who have Itching when taking Creatine? *

female: 11.54 %
male: 88.46 %

What is the age of people who have Itching when taking Creatine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Creatine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Itching? *

Rashes (redness): 13 people, 50.00%
Burning Sensation: 8 people, 30.77%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 30.77%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 8 people, 30.77%
Lipoma (a growth of fatty tissue that slowly develops just under your skin): 7 people, 26.92%
Pain: 7 people, 26.92%
Hepatic Lesion: 7 people, 26.92%
Heart Disease: 7 people, 26.92%
Gait Disturbance: 7 people, 26.92%
Peripheral Coldness: 7 people, 26.92%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Renal Disorder (kidney disease): 7 people, 26.92%
Carcinoid Syndrome (syndrome includes flushing and diarrhoea, and, less frequently, heart failure and bronchoconstriction): 7 people, 26.92%
Dermatitis Atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder): 3 people, 11.54%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 7.69%
Androgenetic Alopecia (common form of hair loss): 2 people, 7.69%
Muscle Disorder (muscle disease): 2 people, 7.69%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 7.69%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 2 people, 7.69%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 7.69%
Hair Loss: 2 people, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on creatine (the active ingredients of Creatine) and Creatine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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