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I had the Whipple in April of 2023. I do take Creon. It is expensive but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966271/

Discussion: Anyone tried over the counter enzymes to help digest fat post whipple?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

Has you been on Creon?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654862/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2021

Your doctor should have prescribed Creon for you.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1249244/

Discussion: Weight Loss after Whipple: What strategies helped you?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Mar 3 8:14am

I’ve had Whipple surgery and chemo for stage 3 pancreatic cancer. I also take creon and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828987/

Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

@debbiekn, good point. Did you have positive results with Creon?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257377/

Discussion: Weight Loss after Whipple: What strategies helped you?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Mar 13 7:53pm

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, 2024

Hi @rosep55 - I had a complete pancreatectomy about 6 years ago. I have been taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312114/

Discussion: Pancreatic enzymes

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 7 hours ago

yes has anyone taken Creon

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/656990/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 23, 2021

@crickard70, in addition to the helpful information from @stageivsurvivor and @altc321, you may be interested in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938321/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

I had my complete pancreas removed. I was losing 1/2 pound a day and could not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853163/

Discussion: How do you deal with Chronic Diarrhea and Pancreatic Cancer treatment?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

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

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

Curious if you noticed any difference between Creon and Zenpep?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048409/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

I have never heard of Creon or any other pancrealipase causing hypokalemia. I looked on multiple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929331/

Discussion: Can Creon be the cause of headaches and leg cramps?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2023

I was prescribed Vital Nutrients pancreatic enzymes by the naturopathic doctor when I was first diagnosed....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208606/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2020

@highlea, I pulled your question about alternatives to Creon into its own discussion along with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183331/

Discussion: Has any one found an alternative to Creon?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2024

Doesn't hurt to try and see if Creon is any better.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878242/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

Is your husband taking Creon when he eats?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239115/

Discussion: Foods after Pancreatectomy/Splenectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 11:01am

@ marvinjsturing how are you doing now? I take creon.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882069/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2023

@marvinjsturing he is taking approximately the same amount of Creon as you are.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236335/

Discussion: Total Pancreatectomy: What can I expect?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 7, 2019

@moo1 I had my Whipple in June of 2014. I have been on Creon since that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257703/

Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2019

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