Can I Take pre workout and creatine Together?

SUMMARY:

Typical pre-workout supplements and creatine have no well-documented direct interactions and are generally safe to use together for most people, though individual supplement formulations vary.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Pre-workouts commonly contain caffeine and other stimulants (beta-alanine, nitric-oxide boosters, etc.); creatine is a separate performance supplement with no known direct interactions with these ingredients. Watch for stimulant-related effects (increased heart rate, blood pressure, jitteriness) from pre-workout products and the potential for fluid shifts or weight gain with creatine (water retention). Use caution and consult a clinician if you have kidney disease, are taking medications that affect heart rate/blood pressure or kidney function, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if your pre-workout contains additional ingredients (e.g., diuretics, high-dose stimulants) that could change risk.