Is Creatine Safe Take With Hiv Meds

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creatine, protein supplements and hiv meds

I saw that you've responded to queries about specific meds and creatine interaction, but are there any HIV meds at all that should not be mixed with creatine? Is there any interaction risk of HIV mes with protein supplements as well?...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

I do not believe that there is any information about that. However, generally speaking there should not be any issues with a simple compound like creatine, if it is pure, with HIV meds. DTD... Read more »

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