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@caryns If there's an issue getting a prescription for Creon ( or the cost is too...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/662610/

Discussion: Post Whipple: how long before your stomach "woke up"?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2021

I started with ZenPep because the pharmacy was out of Creon. With my next prescription I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983157/

Discussion: Pancreas and spleen removal: how is life afterwards?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

I am on Creon. Very expensive. Does anyone know of any drugs to replace the Creon....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805821/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

Have you checked with Abbvie Assist to see if you are eligible for Creon free. Abbvie...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854808/

Discussion: Life after Pancreatectomy: How was your recovery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2023

ZenPep, very similar to Creon, helped my husband tremendously.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173825/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

Has any one found an alternative to Creon?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175133/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 15 hours ago

From what I’ve read, the Creon doesn’t impact the results of the elastase test, as the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696115/

Discussion: Concerned: I'm beginning to suspect I have pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2022

Is your father taking Creon with each meal? Does his doctor have a dietician in clinic?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173165/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

What do you do when the Creon makes diarrhea worse? My wife had Appleby procedure in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291996/

Discussion: Struggling to eat with pancreatic cancer: How do you manage?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2020

You take creon if you get gas a lot. And if your stools are floating, if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882102/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2023

You might also try other FDA approved pancreatic enzymes. There are about six. I switched from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048250/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 10 7:47am

I have been on Creon since Aug.2011. Prices should get better this year with changes to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989165/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

Hi @rexsan20, I see you were asking members @cindysavant @macleish if they've been on Creon. Rexan,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/656573/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2021

Creon with protein and fat. Protein shakes count as protein so I was told to take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936869/

Discussion: What to eat when diagnosed with pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

How do you afford Creon ?? I was told I make $200/year too much for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804725/

Discussion: New Diagnosis of EPI, taking Creon: Sad and scared

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

I am on Creon for pancreatic enzymes not glucose

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143435/

Discussion: Is anyone taking Zenpep rather than Creon? If so what foods work?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 18 9:56am

@flashbackfcr I had my Whipple 8 years ago. I reviewed my notes about my diagnosis and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740344/

Discussion: Foods after Pancreatectomy/Splenectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

My dietician advised including nut butters. I seem to digest easily and it has helped me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936716/

Discussion: What to eat when diagnosed with pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

Wondering if you have tried Abbvie Assist for Creon. My pharmacist at Mayo Clinic suggested it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886390/

Discussion: Color me confused (2 questions)

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

Creon not screen

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058238/

Discussion: Expert help with proper dosing of Zenpep enzymes after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 10:05am

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