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@crickard70 can I ask what natural substance did you try? Creon gave me pain so I...

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Discussion: Possible Creon side effects: What helped you?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

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

Hi, @stillaround. I love your name!! The Creon medication website says this…. Talk about symptoms with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404010/

Discussion: Creon - am I taking too much or too little?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2025

@gravity3 My surgeon sent the prescription to creon. I take 2 large capsules at meals and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1470689/

Discussion: Creon - am I taking too much or too little?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2025

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

I live in South Africa and have been on Creon 25000 and Creon 10000 since 2014....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340059/

Discussion: Anyone have chronic diarrhea while on digestive enzymes?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2025

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

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

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: Nov 15, 2024

@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

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

Just the opposite. Constipation. I have stopped taking the Creon.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342170/

Discussion: Anyone have chronic diarrhea while on digestive enzymes?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2025

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, 2025

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

Starting 2nd year after diagnosis, chemo, rt and whipple. Use 1 creon before each meal. Plan...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1454216/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2025

@beckykuh I’ve been on Creon for ten years. After my whipple I was prescribed to take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1541235/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 12:38pm

@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, 2025

@casey1959 Hi. My husband was prescribed Creon post operative. He did need it initially and manufacturer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1558562/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 24 12:30pm

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

@whipple123 I’m in stable condition. Wondering if I can start weaning Creon. I wish I don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531704/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed. What helps control symptoms of gas and bloating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 7:47pm

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