People taking creatine don’t seem to get muscle cramps much more than those taking a fake pill — the difference is small and might just be due to chance, so we can’t say creatine causes cramps.

People who take creatine don't seem to get more muscle cramps or pain than those who don't — even though a few more users reported it, the difference isn't big enough to matter.

Taking creatine doesn't seem to cause more stomach problems than a fake pill — the difference in upset stomachs between users and non-users is tiny and probably just due to chance.

Taking creatine — whether it's the common monohydrate type or another form — doesn't seem to cause more side effects than a fake pill, even in kids, older adults, healthy people, or those with medical conditions.

Taking creatine every day for years — even up to 14 years — doesn’t seem to cause more side effects than a fake pill, no matter your age, health, or fitness level.

Taking creatine doesn’t seem to cause more stomach issues than a fake pill — about the same number of people get digestive problems whether they take creatine or not.