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While taking Zenpep 160,000 during a meal, how long do I have to eat?

Posted by ljeanmason @ljeanmason, Jan 23 11:24am

Since I've been taking Zenpep after losing half my pancreas, I eat small meals or snacks about every 3 hours. Can one Zenpep 160,000 cover about 6 hours or do I need to take Zenpep every time I eat regardless of the time in between? Thank you!

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szelisk | @szelisk | Jan 24 7:48am

My physician told me to take two pills when I sit down to eat a meal and 1 for a snack. She also suggested if I'm at a restaurant, I take 1 pill when the appetizer comes and the other when my main meal arrives. I hope this helps.

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ljeanmason | @ljeanmason | Jan 24 9:32am
In reply to @szelisk "My physician told me to take two pills when I sit down to eat a meal..." + (show)
@szelisk

My physician told me to take two pills when I sit down to eat a meal and 1 for a snack. She also suggested if I'm at a restaurant, I take 1 pill when the appetizer comes and the other when my main meal arrives. I hope this helps.

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Thank you for your input....I was trying to find out also how many hours you have to eat anything after initially taking the pill....5-6 hours is usually the time it takes to digest a meal so I figured during that time period I could eat without taking another pill. Does that make sense?

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